Scented Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 I guess I'll just "watch" this one so I can learn how it works. Then I'll be ready for Grumpygirl's salt bar.Grumpy's class will be advanced, so if you've never made soap before (and quite a bit of it) that class isn't for you and the one E is doing is. There's a big difference between watching and making. To sit in on class, watch class, interact with class, you'll be participating in this thread come class time: http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60088 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondk Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 I know e has said gloves are optional but I would also advise if you have never worked with lye before get you some of the disposable gloves. Just my . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruina Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Thanks Scented. Yeah, I am fairly new but I have done 5 batches. I hope to do at least 2 more before Grumpy's class. Maybe I'll be ready by then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 I just wanted to say this is a great idea for a class, e!Hook those newbie soapers, HA. Then they'll be ready for other variations of soapmaking. I will warn you ladies, soapmaking is highly additive. Even more than candles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted October 5, 2007 Author Share Posted October 5, 2007 I just wanted to say this is a great idea for a class, e!Hook those newbie soapers, HA. Then they'll be ready for other variations of soapmaking. I will warn you ladies, soapmaking is highly additive. Even more than candles. Thanks MA. I love helping new soapers. I tried to make it as simple as possible and there are many pics. This recipe will soap with a whisk, guaranteed. For any of you who were afraid to try, now is the time. It will be like someone holding your hand.e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 e, would the GL coconut oil work for this soap? http://www.greenleafcandlesupply.com/butters.htmThere is some for sale in the classifieds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Sharyl I've got a little under 50 lbs of the stuff. If you need some let me know how much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Thanks I just need enough for Eugenia's class. I don't know how much is needed to make a shoe box of soap. I did find the castor oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoopie Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I am going to be the only dumb one who post this question.....What is Lard? Besides the sh*t on my ass....We talking something like Crisco here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Both are solid fats. Lard is pig fat. Crisco is hydrogenated soy & cottonseed oil. They do NOT perform the same in soap, and I believe each requires a different amount of lye.Lard is generally available in grocery stores. It is sometimes near the bacon & hot dogs on refrigerated shelves, but since it doesn't need to be refrigerated it is often elsewhere. You may have to ask where it is The brand I see 99% of the the time is Armor and is a green and white container - looks like a butter box. Wax*Mart also has buckets of the stuff (yum) on the bottom shelf in the cooking oils area. BTW - because of its melting point, chocolate cookies made with half lard (and half butter) stay nice and high instead of flattening out so much during the cooking) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spatreats4u Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 You can also find lard in the baking isle near the cooking oils & such. ours are on the very bottom shelf or tippy top in a shameful location..LOL Its like its a secret or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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