Meridith Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 The Bubble Bath Bar recipe on PVS calls for creme of tartar. Does anyone know what it is added for and if there is something that would make a good substitute for it? The creme of tartar comes in little tiny containers - or at least that is all I have been able to find. I made these today, but next time would like to sub something for the creme of tartar. But since I have no clue what it is added for, I have know idea what to sub for it. TIA!! http://www.pvsoap.com/recipe_bubble_bath_drop.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WYJen Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 This was talked about in another thread recently. I made some today and subbed corn starch for the cream of tartar. They came out awesome. Don't know how they compare to ones made with cream of tartar though. I wasn't able anything big either. I'm not sure where that thread is now, but try searching for it, you'll find your answers there I believe, but corn starch works well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 All I know about cream of tartar is that I use it in merangue to help keep the peaks stiff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted June 18, 2006 Author Share Posted June 18, 2006 Yeah I read a thread that was posted recently but it never said what the creme of tartar was for. Some said to sub corn starch but I'm wanting to know what it does in the bars so I can also know what other things besides corn starch can be subbed. I know in food you use it to make stiff peaks in Lemon Merigue pie so does it help to set the bars up? I made them last night using the creme of tartar and put them in my critter molds and in my Resting woman mold. They look really cute - I can't wait to try them. I'll make a batch with corn starch and see what the difference is, if any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WYJen Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 I'll make a batch with corn starch and see what the difference is, if any.If there is a big difference...please share with us! I'm interested in knowing if there is a major difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted June 18, 2006 Author Share Posted June 18, 2006 Sure thing. BTW where in Wyoming are you? I live in Cheyenne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WYJen Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 I'm just a bit east of you,like 20 or so miles, In Hillsdale But we have to come to Cheyenne for everything- so we're pretty much in the same place I think we've talked about this before...not sure- if not there is another person in Cheyenne...which would blow my mind!! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted June 18, 2006 Author Share Posted June 18, 2006 It might have been me. There are a few peeps on the board from Wyoming and another not far from me. If that was a repeat question, sorry. I have way too many senior moments. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livelovebath Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 ok so I made these last night... they were a bit crumbly cause I ran out of glycering but they are wonderful! didnt wait for them to dry lol... I used one last night.at first i killed the bubbles with my shave soap...opps... but then I turned on the jets and in under a min I had a tub full of movie bubbles... you know what I mean!Wonderful!! Cant wait to get some feedback from some testers and make some more!!!oh and this batch was scented Tropical Papaya. I will get a pic on here soon too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Meridith,I read on another site that you could sub out the cream of tarter for corn starch. I'll look for the link later, but it was an equal sub.http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=14909.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 Hey Scented - good morning! I've heard that too and will be trying it. It will probably be Saturday. You can get creme of tartar at Lotion Crafters for a pretty good price - here's the link:http://www.lotioncrafter.com/store/Additives-c-252.htmledited to add linkIt says on there too that creme of tartar acts a stabilizer. That's what I wanted to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca_IA Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Meredith, you should also be able to buy cream of tartar at any grocery store that sells bulk spices/herbs/baking ingredients, maybe at your health food store. Check the price out there, it might be cheaper than buying online when you have to pay shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Yah I was thinking maybe Costco or Sams Club may sell a big jar/container of the cream of Tartar like they do the seasonings???I may ask my mom to check it out for me since she has a Costco card and I don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 I checked at Sams Club and they don't have it there. That is the only type of of big supply store that we have here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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