donna4909 Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Went to Wal-Mart tonight, and got almost everything I need to try CPHP soap. I got:Distilled WaterCriscoSoybean OilSafflower OilOlive OilCoconut OilCanola OilCrayonsCrockpot (a tiny 2 qt. one)Loaf Baking Tray and PamWooden spoonsMeasuring cupRubbermaid pitcherMixing bowlsDust mask, gloves, & goggles for lyeAnd all I'm missing (I think) is the lye. I have to go to Lowe's later today and see if I can find some. I can't wait!!! Eeeeee! So excited. Unfortunately I have to work today, so I'll have to wait until tomorrow to make some soap.Generally, how long is the cooking process for the crock pot method & 1 lb. of soap? I'm guessing about 45 minutes to an hour? If so, I may be able to get some soap made before work today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angied Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 That is so cool. Crockpot isnt really that hard (I have only done it twice myself but it was fairly easy) Just dont walk away from the pot for too long otherwise it kinda bubbles over I had that happen to me the first time around:tongue2: . I have a question for you though...what is the crayons for? Post some pics for us when you are done!! And have fun!!Angied Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Maybe it's just me, but why would you want to make a great soap and use crayons to color it?? :undecided It's just unnatural and how would you list that under your ingredients?? Oxides, micas, or even liquid soap coloring isn't really that expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabulousfunfur Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 I absolutely agree about the crayons. I have seen people mention they use crayons to colour their soaps and it just seems so silly! Melt and pour soap and cold process soap I believe is a really different thing........Cold process soap was meant to be natural and I don't think people would like the idea of crayons in their soap. I know it's just a wax, but there are so many other options to colouring your soap! Cocoa, tumeric, paprika, beet root powder and so much more. This is only an opinion of mine. I am not stating that my opinion is right. Let us know how it all goes..............I love pictures of soaps........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawyer's moon Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Please don't use the crayons :undecided . Unless they're to keep a child busy whilst you create wonderful soap!Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Wanting to add,,,a dust mask wont keep you from inhaling chemicals,,I use the ones with Coal in it,,you can get these in the paint section @ Wal-Mart and they are made to keep chemicals out,,,HTHOh and I agree on not using the crayons unless you wanna draw a pretty picture,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna4909 Posted December 21, 2005 Author Share Posted December 21, 2005 The reason I am using crayons is because this will be my very first batch of soap, and I'm only using what I can get locally right now. It won't be sold, and I'll be the only one using it, so I'm not worried about an ingredients list. And I don't mind if it's un-natural. As long as it's safe, colors the soap, and doesn't color the washcloth, it'll work for now.Anyway, I don't have an extra $15 or $20 to buy dye online yet, so I'm just using what I have available. I have food coloring as well, but I'm pretty sure that won't work.And I finally got my lye from Lowe's, but I have to be at work in 45 minutes, so I guess the soap will have to wait until tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockmonkey Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Wouldn't plain old food coloring be a better option than crayons? I would either use that, or skip the color all together if dyes aren't an option right now.l Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna4909 Posted December 22, 2005 Author Share Posted December 22, 2005 Well, here I am at 3:45 am, making soap. *lol* Or trying to rather...Something is wrong here... What happened? I reached a very thin trace, then it went to "applesauce" and it's pretty much stayed there for 2 hours (except for the burnt soap at the edges of the pot). It never thickened up. Could it be because I am hand stirring?Here's how it looks: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaycb Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Maybe crank the heat a little bit? and keep stirring stirring stirring. Some oils can take forever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angied Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Donna, Also as far as the crayons go, you can get some liquid dyes for soaps at place like Micheals and Joanne Fabrics, they arent as good as other suppliers but they are better than crayons. I mean just try play around with, just starting out that is.HTHAngied Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna4909 Posted December 23, 2005 Author Share Posted December 23, 2005 Unfortunately, I don't have any craft stores in my area. Heck, the closest Wal-Mart is 20 miles away, so I don't really have many options. If Wal-Mart doesn't have it, then I can't get it locally. *lol* I'm in a very small town.I think I'll get some of the soap dye chips from eBay. It's overpriced (3 chips for $1), but it'll work. :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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