Candybee Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 I used to make a batch of castile soap on New Year's day. Anyone up for the challenge this year? Actually castile is not hard to make.... its just olive oil. But I like to make mine with castor and goat milk so its more of a bastile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I always make my "new year castile" sometime in January. But, I can never soap on New Years Day because we have a tradition in our house where everyone comes over for a Belgian Waffle brunch and then we have a (non-competitive) poker tournament. My whole family comes over around 9 am and stay until about 4 or 5 in the afternoon. Anyway, yes, I'm up for it as long as it doesn't have to be on New Year's Day... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 i need to make some too.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansmommaya Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 This sounds like most excellent fun! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 (edited) I also meant to add, that I do a castile that is only OO water and lye, but then I also make a bastille that is 75% OO, 25% CO, with 50% water, and 50% GM. It's divine, and I LOVE it. I haven't made them for a few years though, but they always sold out at my Christmas show whenever I would make them... Edited December 13, 2015 by Jcandleattic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted December 13, 2015 Author Share Posted December 13, 2015 Okay-- doesn't have to be exactly on New Year's Day. I understand its a holiday so some folks are gonna be busy or have family, etc. But we can each make our batch of "New Year's Castile" around New Year's Day, just before or during the week of, and just post about it. Sound good? Should be fun if we just post about what we did... and pics are always welcome! I'm going to Walmart today to pick up some large 101oz plastic containers of olive oil. They are only about $16 each so I will stock up. JC-- I make the same bastile. I call it Coconut Castile and use 75% OO and add coconut oil, castor, and almond oil plus coconut milk. But this New Year's eve I am going to make some of my favorite goat milk castile with 90% OO and 10% castor and goat milk. I was just never a fan of 100% olive oil castile. No matter how many months or even a year later I tried it I just never liked it. I love it with castor oil though. To me it makes a huge difference. And my coconut castile recipe is a year round favorite of my customers and I make it in 3 scents using essential oils; rosemary mint, lavender & chamomile, and lemongrass & lime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted December 13, 2015 Author Share Posted December 13, 2015 To be clear, this New Year's I am gonna make my goat milk castile with olive oil, castor oil, and goat milk. You can make any kind of castile/bastile soap you want. Just post about it here and we can share our experience and or pics!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted December 13, 2015 Author Share Posted December 13, 2015 Hahaha! Now I am thinking of adding oatmeal and aloe vera to it!!!! You will just have to wait and see what I come up with on New Years!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 i agree with you candybee..i am not fond of 100% either.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAH Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 This is a fun idea. I'm in. I just made some regular Castile so I'll have to think of a variation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fine Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Autchj my ears.Are we making Jabon de la Castilla (100% oliveoil) (sorry - I live in Spain)Or Savon de Bastille (minimum 70% oliveoil) French ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted December 15, 2015 Author Share Posted December 15, 2015 Oui! s'il vous plait! Oh-- I love the term Savon de Bastile.... gonna use that on my bastile soap labels!!!!! Seriously, make whatever kind you want... true castile or your version of it or any variation (bastile) that strikes your fancy. As I mentioned earlier, I prefer a bastile while others will have nothing but the good ole fashioned real deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 Sigh... I haven't made my New Year's Castile yet because I've been busy. But the challenge is still on for those of you who want to make it. I will be making mine sometime this week. Will see if I can take pics and post them when I make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansmommaya Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 K. well. If it works I am making this tonight and if not tomorrow. I am still down although it'll be a Jan 3rd or Jan 4th challenge. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 I may not make mine until Tues or Wed and if I still can't just sometime before the week is up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Mine won't get made until next weekend. I spent 3 full days cleaning my basement, took 9 full (huge) trash bags out, have 6 grocery bags of soap that needs to be donated, added shelving to hold my molds, moved stuff around and am this >< close to finishing, but it's still just not quite done. So I will continue after work each night until it's done. (Probably tomorrow night it will be) But either way, soaping will not be done until Friday afternoon or Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 Sounds good to me. My, you are quite the cleaning bee. Reminds me that I have to take inventory and do some cleaning and organizing myself.... on top of reviewing all my soap recipes to look for saving money... plus loading all my info into the soapmaker program I just bought myself for Christmas. I think I will be a busy bee all of Jan, Feb, and most of Mar trying to get it all done in time for the crafting and market season. .... and I am out of rosemary mint coconut castile so that is what I will be making!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Yes, inventory is next on the list. I also bought a manual filling machine so that I can start bulk/masterbatching my lotion. That should be in sometime this week. It's going to be a busy but productive year for me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLG Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 You all are my heroes!!!!!! I can't wait to see your creations! So much energy between you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fine Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Pneumonia stopped all my activities, maybe next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 I hope you get better soon. Takes time to recover so don't press yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fine Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Thank you Candybee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 Looks like I won't get to the castile until next week at the earliest. I do need to make some but other more urgent things got in the way. Sorry folks! Will post pics when I get the chance to make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Looks like I won't get to the castile until next week at the earliest. I do need to make some but other more urgent things got in the way. Sorry folks! Will post pics when I get the chance to make it.I think we are all still so busy - it's no biggie. IMO as long as it's made in January, it's a "New Year's Castile"... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 I like your way of thinking JC!! Now I don't feel so guilty. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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