hem06 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 OK, for CP/HP, I am guessing the major ingredient everyone needs is LYE, water. What about listing your favorite oils to use?What tools you could not live without?A tool that is unecessary, but you love?Your favorite soap scent, additives, etc?What about, soap cutters, bevelers, etc? Do you have one, do you want one...do you care?Favorite web links, etc?_________________________________________________________________Right now, I am in research phase for CP/HP. I REALLY want to try it! So, I would like to see what tools and products the vetrans can't live without. I am amassing ingredients as I go, but need some clarification on what oils do what in the who now. (LOL)So help all the newbies and post your tips, tools, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glowlite Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 My favorite butter at the moment is mango. I can't make soap without my stick blender. That one is a must have.Paint buckets!! I use thesse all the time for mixingWood skewers are great for doing swirls. Just swirl and then toss in the trash.My favorite soap scent is sweet pea. Followed by Green tea. Dh makes all my wooden molds and he made me a beveler that I still haven't used but I will someday.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 What about listing your favorite oils to use?I love OO and I also like RBO and CCB is my favorite, pretty much any oil in my basic recipe!!What tools you could not live without?Love me my stick blender.A tool that is unecessary, but you love?see aboveYour favorite soap scent, additives, etc?depends on my mood, love patchouli, spearmint, peppermint, rosemary, coconut milk is nice, as is creamWhat about, soap cutters, bevelers, etc? Do you have one, do you want one...do you care?I use a butcher knife to cut, and love my crinkle cutter for fun - use a small paring knife to bevel, but I don't do it w/every barFavorite web links, etc?here and the soapdish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 You'll need a crockpot and a stickblender and that's about it. Oils I use regularly:SoybeanSunflowerSafflowerOlive (all of these are from the supermarket-most vegetable oil is 100% soy, check the label)Palm OilCastor OilShea ButterBabassu OilCoconut OilSweet Almond OilMango ButterCocoa ButterI use a plastic mitre box and a big dough scraper to cut. Hubby made my molds, basic wood boxes. You'll need freezer paper to line. Seeds are nice additives, especially poppy. Oatmeal is nice. Fragrance, of course!e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hem06 Posted July 19, 2005 Author Share Posted July 19, 2005 These are great! keep them coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janis Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 My two "must have" oils are rice bran and palm kernal oil. My must have tools are a stick blender and a scale with a tare feature that measures to tenths.Must have oils are really a matter of personal preference. You just need to make lots of soap with lots of different recipes until you come up with your personal favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildangel112 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Ty,ty, ty hem for starting this post. I'm in the process of gathering supplies for soaping and am enjoying reading the responses to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 What about listing your favorite oils to use?Palm Kernal Oil, Shea Butter, Sweet Almond Oil, Grapeseed Oil.What tools you could not live without?Stick Blender, Presto Pot, Soap Cutter and the mold my dad made me!A tool that is unecessary, but you love?Other molds besides my big loaf.Your favorite soap scent, additives, etc?Green Clover and Aloe, Orange, Love Spell (not together of course!)What about, soap cutters, bevelers, etc? Do you have one, do you want one...do you care? I use a straight soap cutter and/or a knife.Favorite web links, etc?here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinInOR Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 What about listing your favorite oils to use?Rice Bran, Castor cuz I can use them in so many products. Meadowfoam because it's an Oregon specialty oilWhat tools you could not live without?Stick Blender of course - no way am I going to stir by hand I've got 2.A tool that is unecessary, but you love?I buy palm & PKO in gallon buckets - and they work great as mixing containers - I can make soap and toss them aside - clean them out later - I have a ton of them. They would probably hold a 6-8# batch easily.Your favorite soap scent, additives, etc?It keeps changing - right now there are 2 (I even brought both with me this week on my business trip) Peak's Honeysuckle, and Sweetcakes Verbena.Additive - buttermilk.What about, soap cutters, bevelers, etc? Do you have one, do you want one...do you care? I use a straight soap cutter and/or a knife.Miter box and stainless pastry blade. I don't bevel, tho DH made me a beveler. If I need to get rid of a sharp edge, I either just use my fingernail or a vegetable peeler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainmadness Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 What about listing your favorite oils to use?coconut oil and olive oilWhat tools you could not live without?stick blender, soap cutter, and plastic scraper (Pampered Chef) to clean out my soap potA tool that is unecessary, but you love?disposable pipettesYour favorite soap scent, additives, etc?Oatmeal, Milk, & Honey, Clementine, Yuzu, too many to list.What about, soap cutters, bevelers, etc? Do you have one, do you want one...do you care? I use an antique mold that is shaped so I do not bevel or cut.Favorite web links, etc?here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 What about listing your favorite oils to use? RBO, OO, PKO, PO, and CoconutWhat tools you could not live without? measuring cupsA tool that is unecessary, but you love? stainless steel spoonYour favorite soap scent, additives, etc? Pink Sugar, goat's milk, oatmeal, and coffeeWhat about, soap cutters, bevelers, etc? Do you have one, do you want one...do you care? crinkle and straigt edge cutter, use chesse slicer or potatoe peeler to bevelFavorite web links, etc? thesage, FNWL_________________________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 I am amassing ingredients as I go, but need some clarification on what oils do what in the who now. (LOL)So help all the newbies and post your tips, tools, etc. Here is a link to study up on what oils do what http://www.millersoap.com/fatacidtab.html Go slow. It's easy to order too many and some have a short shelf live and should live in the fridge, so don't go too crazy. Try to use a lot of what you can find locally. Castor I order, but it has a very long shelve life. You don't want to spend $$$$$ on oils only to hve them go rancid.Another tip for you, keep your basic recipe simple and if you want to try new things, vary 10% or so. For example, one time try 10% sunflower, another time try 10% sweet almond. This way, if you don't like the batch, you will know the culprit.e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartdog Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 What about listing your favorite oils to use? Coconut, Shea, Olive, Palm, Palm KernelWhat tools you could not live without? stick blender, scale, stainless steel soaping pot.A tool that is unecessary, but you love? My vintage pyrex bowlsYour favorite soap scent, additives, etc? Lavender, OMH, patch/sandlewood blend, Lovespell, London Lemon CurdWhat about, soap cutters, bevelers, etc? Do you have one, do you want one...do you care? i have a wooden soap cutter that utilizes a metal blade cutter, potato peeler to bevelFavorite web links, etc? Any/all soaping forums, various soap related sites (theory, history, recipes, etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa_1 Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 What about listing your favorite oils to use?Every batch I make includes olive oil, shea butter & avocado oil. Other ingredients change - but these are always included.What tools you could not live without?Hands down - my stick blender! Parchment paper for lining my wood molds & rubber spatula's for getting all the soap out of the pot!Your favorite soap scent, additives, etc?Favorite soap scents are plum spice; orange chamomile & grapefruit lily. Favorite additive is oatmeal.What about, soap cutters, bevelers, etc? Do you have one, do you want one...do you care?I own a straight soap cutter & a crinkle cutter and used them for a bit when I first got them - but after the novelty wore off I went back to cutting my bars with my plain ole' butcher knife. Don't own a beveler. Most bars I don't bevel - on the ones that I do, I just use a potato peeler.Being the shopaholic that I am over the years that I've been making soap I've bought tons of "tools", molds, etc. - had to have it all But after the novelty of the new items wears off, I always go back to my wood log molds and the "toys" all sit in the garage gathering dust. Someday I'm gonna have to have a garage sale!Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hem06 Posted July 20, 2005 Author Share Posted July 20, 2005 This is a great thread!!! I am learning so much from it, which was exactly what I wanted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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