Bunny Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Ok.. I'm bored.. But I'm making my first batch of soap since the storm! I drug most of my soap stuff home, and realized I forgot any form of colorant and additives.. So, I looking through my pantry I found some cornstarch. Now, I know it feels good in body butters, maybe it'll leave a silky feeling in soap? How crazy! Maybe? Tossed it in a 1 T ppo, will see in a day or two!Hmmm... Wonder what else is in the pantry that can be soaped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Hmmmmm sounds like it might just make it silky, can't wait to here the results. Have any paprika? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaycb Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 I believe I've read somewhere that it does give quite the silky effect. Do share when you find out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted January 28, 2006 Author Share Posted January 28, 2006 Sure do! And cocoa powder, and pumpkin puree, and rosemary, and parsley.. Just couldn't see how any of those could go with frosted wine berry..lolUsed food coloring...lol Out of the neon pack by schlling(sp)! Blue #1 it said, and I know that turns purple in CP! Now lets see if it fades out! I've heard of potato water and rice water for a silky effect, just never the cornstarch. I was hoping I was one of the first, but I guess with a zillion soapmakers out there...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 I'm making my first batch of soap since the storm! How could you stand to wait so long? I bet it felt good to be soaping again.I was reading about oatmilk today also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapermom Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 I love those neon colors in confetti M&P!poppy seeds are pretty and exfoliating.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aileen Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 I use corn starch in my soap. I got the idea because I was looking at a web site one day of home made cp soap and she listed all her ingredients and that was on her list of every soap. For all I know she could have been dusting them with it LOL anyway, I tried it and I really like the feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sad72 Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Hmm..sounds interesting...will have to try that when I start soaping again....soon I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted January 28, 2006 Author Share Posted January 28, 2006 Carrie.. I was going absolutely nuts! I feel whole again! Aileen.. I love that post.. Just love it!Soapermom.. The food colorants usually don't work in CP, the lye eats them.. So I'm crossing my fingers and hoping for the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiganrocks Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 aileen, how much corn starch do you add to your soap? When do you add it? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aileen Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 I've been using a tablespoon in a 3 lb batch. I add it just as it starts to trace when it's still quite thin to make sure it incorporates well. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 That pumpkin puree doesn't sound too bad with the berry....hmmmm:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Or carrot puree. Or avacado puree. But question, wouldn't this stuff go bad in the soap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted January 29, 2006 Author Share Posted January 29, 2006 I've only tried the pumpkin, 1/2 a can for a 3 lb batch.. That was in July, and it's still freakin fantastic! Creamy dreamy! Was told that as long as it's pureed and completely blended in - no chunks, that as long as you don't put too much it'll be ok. I keep meaning to try cucumber, but hubby eats them before I get a chance to soap them! All I have now is tomatos and cantelopes.. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapermom Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I've only tried the pumpkin, 1/2 a can for a 3 lb batch.. That was in July, and it's still freakin fantastic! Creamy dreamy! Was told that as long as it's pureed and completely blended in - no chunks, that as long as you don't put too much it'll be ok. I keep meaning to try cucumber, but hubby eats them before I get a chance to soap them! All I have now is tomatos and cantelopes.. lol the only veggie I have soaped is cucumber,(cucumber+green tea) I even "zest" the peel, and suspend in within the soap to. has a nice affect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I never would have thought about putting corn starch in soap. I bet it does feel great. I'm going to give this great idea a try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted January 29, 2006 Author Share Posted January 29, 2006 Pics posted in the gallery! Now, along with the smell-o-vision, I demand feel-o-vision! Boy, that could sure get me in trouble! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Hummmm, feel-o-vision could defiitely get me into some trouble too I'm afraid... :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 Yeah, just the thoughts I'm thinking about this are making me blush! And I don't blush too easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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