mbaldwin Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Hi,I finally got my first batch of cp soap done and tested. It has taken me almost 9 months to get it done from when I started thinking of doing it.My first recipe was 70% lard, 15% coconut oil, and 15% castor oil with 7% super fat. So nothing real complicated. It went well for the most part. I used my stick blender, so trace happened much faster then I expected. I was thinking I would be doing it for 30 minutes at least, and it took no where near that long. It went from runny pancake batter to thick cake batter in no time. I did get it in the home made log mold and covered.I did the tongue test and did not get a zap, so I used some. It has nice lather and bubbles, and seemed to get me pretty clean. I just got done exercising. it seemed to leave my skin a little dry though. Maybe I am just used to all the residue that gets left behind with my store bought stuff. Or maybe it needs to sit a little longer, or I just need less coconut oil in soaps for me.I have a batch of 100% OO to try later. I used a spiced apple FO in it. I also did a hp batch of about 90% OO and 10% coconut oil with a sweet pea FO in it.So all-in-all the first time making soap, I would consider a success. I will be making a lot more over the next few months. My wife thinks we need to make some and have a booth at our county fair next summer.Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 YAY! The first batch is the hardest. It took me 10 years from the time I decided I wanted to make it until I found the courage to do it.I find it enlightening to try different recipes, feel the results, learn the differences an oil can make in a batch.I wish you continued success and hope that you enjoy the moments as you go. There's a tremendous learning curve ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Congrats on your first batch of CP! I think the 1st one is always the hardest for everyone. I love that you use lard. I do too because it makes a great soap. I call it the poor man's shea butter as it has similar properties to shea. Anyway it makes great soap!!Mine are mostly olive oil thou and I haven't had any problems with dryness. You may want to give OO a try soon and see if that makes a difference for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 congrats on your first batch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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