smellywax Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Although I don't make soap, I found a few soap recipes in a book I was reading that you might like:Basil & Sun-dried Tomato Soap14 oz tepid water5.8 oz Lye18 oz Coconut Oil6 oz Palm Oil12 oz Olive Oil4 oz Jojoba Oil1 oz Basil EO1 oz dry-packed sun dried tomatoes finally chopped2 TBS finely chopped basil leaves1. Prepare Mold 2. Blend Water and Lye set aside to cool to 100 F 3. Melt Coconut and Palm Oils. Blend in Olive Oil and Jojoba Oil and either heat or cool so it reaches 100 F 4. Once Lye solution and Oil solutions are both 100 F, blend the lye solution into the oil solution. 5. Stire until it begins to trace and then add Basil EO, sun dried tomatoes and basil leaves. Stir thoroughly and pour into mold. 6. Set 12-18 hrs before cutting and cure 2-4 weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 I do not do B&B, but that sounds like a great recipe!!! I would love the FO for a candle!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katiecraft Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Sounds wonderful..Will have to try it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 I really like this..will try it next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andc728 Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 I am going to try this this weekend. It sounds wonderful and I have been venturing to b&b for a few months! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scent Cellar Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 I have the same book ... aren't the soaps pictured eye appealing!! I have to try some of the recipes also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftjunkie Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Basil in a soap Now that sounds interesting !!how did it feel on your skin ??Trisha.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barncat Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 i just bought a giant 2 gallon can of basil for .99 last week, now I know what to do with it, maybe I'll go back for more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 I am going to try this this weekend. It sounds wonderful and I have been venturing to b&b for a few months!Anyone try this yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaVida Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I've wanted to try this for a while.... Does anyone have photo's? Maybe I'll do a web search..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainmadness Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 I just received my order today from The Scent Works. I ordered Tuscan Tomato and Basil FO. I will omit the basil EO but follow the rest of the recipe as posted. I will be making this tonight and will post a picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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