chuck_35550 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I wouldn't dream of giving you advise in such a matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara AL Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Buy some cold processing men's soaps put them in the shower and see if Hubs likes them just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luanne Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Debbie - Love your last paragraph. It's the same reason my husband can't say anything. The only thing he said to me about CP soap is to wait until I get the wicking of the candles down before I take on CP soapmaking. Fair enough.What part of South Jersey are you in? I'm in Atlantic County.Luanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debratant Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Hi Luanne! I am in Gloucester County Not too far from the Commodore Barry Bridge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn624 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Very bluntly - I'd tell him tough. And then proceed to make soap. It's your house too. And, at the risk of sounding a little bit like a 5 year old here - he's not the boss of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I've got my arse covered on the ''this is my house issue'' - the deed to the house is in my name........lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clueless Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 Well, I have great news!! I am going to make SOAP!!! I didn't get my yes the way I had hoped. But, I wasn't taking NO for an answer either way. He did say I must make my Lye mixture outdoors though. But, I will take it! I am one happy "soon to be" soap maker!If he would have continued to tell me NO...I was going to make soap no matter. Even if it meant standing outdoors for the whole process Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara AL Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Yay!!! Yipppppeeeee! congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefmom Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Wonderful news!I always do my lye outside I have seen videos where they are standing right there over the water and add the lye in the kitchen sink. I caught a tiny wiff of the fumes once. That's all you need to make sure you are standing with the breeze in the right direction!!In the summer, if I am doing cold process i do the whole thing outside on my patio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 It is nice to hear that this worked out for you. HAVE FUN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Well, I have great news!! I am going to make SOAP!!! I didn't get my yes the way I had hoped. But, I wasn't taking NO for an answer either way. He did say I must make my Lye mixture outdoors though. But, I will take it! I am one happy "soon to be" soap maker!If he would have continued to tell me NO...I was going to make soap no matter. Even if it meant standing outdoors for the whole process Now you have to make sure you follow all safety rules to the letter....no way in hell o you want to give him an '''I told you so'''...kwim???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I am very happy for you! I know you must be excited and can't wait to get started. Like Pam said make sure you read up on and research working with lye. You should be okay as long as you use common sense and practice safety instructions for working with lye.When I first started I made sure I had a well ventilated room; a respirator, rubber gloves, eye goggles, vinegar bottle on hand, and old clothes that covered my arms and legs. When I make soap I am covered from head to toe. Make sure any pets or children are out of the way and not in the room. Make soap on days when you can give it your full attention and not be bothered by any distractions. Good luck and have some fun!! I bet once you become more experienced and your hubby gets to try the fruits of your labor he will be more open to it and hopefully even more supportive and encouraging. You never know, he might even want to watch and learn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudMarineMom Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 (edited) I agree with everything that Candybee said with one exception. Please don't use vinegar to neutralize lye on your skin. That is a common misconception because vinegar is an alkali and will neutralize lye since it's an acid. It does but also causes a chemical reaction that generates heat. A lot of it. The only thing you should use is just water.I know Soapalooza has some controversy but she has a very good blog article about this subject. Including a link to the MSDS First Aid Section and bit about the actual chemical reaction that occurs. I can't validate the chemical compounds provided but the MSDS should be accurate for a 50% solution. I just don't anyone to get a serious burn, or make it worse, by using vinegar.http://www.soapalooza.com/blog/2013/06/how-do-you-clean-up-a-lye-spill/ Edited November 18, 2013 by ProudMarineMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudMarineMom Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 btw, I would recommend printing out the MSDS for lye and have it hanging in your work area. Or, at least easily accessible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Sodium hydroxide is a strong base (it accepts a proton, that is, the hydroxide ion accepts the proton).Sodium chloride is a strong acid; it's what's in our stomach - and sometimes gives us grief Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudMarineMom Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 (edited) And, this is probably why I didn't do very well in chemistry Edited November 19, 2013 by ProudMarineMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 And, this is probably why I didn't do very well in chemistry But I'll bet you make lovely soap! :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudMarineMom Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I love making CP soap. It was actually Candybee that gave me the final push to try. She started and posted her wonderful early works and I finally took the plunge.Clueless, just take the safety precautions and you will be fine. And, have fun!! Making soap can be very addictive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I should have elaborated about the vinegar. But ProudMarineMom gave a great explanation. If you get lye on your skin its best to flush the area well with cold water for several minutes.But I do keep vinegar on hand when I make soap for more than one reason. If I spill my lye beads I can use the vinegar to neutralize the lye. It doesn't necessarily have to be you or your skin. I have pets and don't want them to walk on it or injest it. So helpful places to use the vinegar to neutralize the lye can be your countertop, floor, clothes, etc.Also, you can still use vinegar directly on your skin but in certain circumstances. Its kind of hard to explain here the times that you can safely use it directly on your skin. I have used it after I washed the area; my skin was still burning slightly, I poured some vinegar on it and the stinging and burning stopped instantly. I once dropped a lye bead or two on the back of my hand and poured vinegar on it and the sting stopped immediately. For the most part, the first thing I do is clean up with cold water if I feel that telltale sting of lye or know that I have touched it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Where were your gloves young lady? A lye burn is so different than any other kind of skin injury. It's not like you have to wear a hazmat suit but just be focused when dealing with that part of the process. Don't let your mind wander off (ask me how I know) and remember that the fresh soap batter can still burn until the saponification process is complete and all the lye is used up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 You'd think that with gloves and gear to cover myself I wouldn't get any lye on me. But I managed to anyway. Didn't really hurt myself but gave me a chance to see how well cold water and vinegar work when you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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