Soap time again

[British Red]

So, as if the cottage didn't smell enough from making the Liquid Sun hot sauce, this evening I have started in on the years soap supply

Walnut Nutmeg and Ginger soap in moulds by British Red, on Flickr

Tangerine, Grapefruit and Oatmeal Soap in moulds by British Red, on Flickr

Three more batches should see us through, need to do a batch of pure olive oil too - people with sensitive skin seem to love it?

 

[Goatboy]

They sound and look good enough to eat Hugh. Bet it smells braw down there.

Sent via smoke-signal from a woodland in Scotland.

 

[British Red]

Actually I hate the smell of soap in the making...melted fat and drain cleaner you know? Smells great after saponification, but the process smells grim

 

[Mesquite]

You have been busy today Hugh

 

[British Red]

Yep, just slowing down now . The life of a peasant means long hours

 

[GGTBod]

You've just reminded me that i need to get another batch of pine tar soap done, i've only got a couple of small bars left and it takes six weeks to cure

 

[dewi]

This is probably a daft question... but I'll ask it anyway.

How do you make your own soap?

 

[British Red]

Traces like lightening too huh?

 

[British Red]

This is probably a daft question... but I'll ask it anyway.

How do you make your own soap?

I did a thread on how somewhere, called a beginner's guide to soap making or something like that

 

[GGTBod]

Traces like lightening too huh?

Yeah i certainly learnt that lesson quickly the first time i made it, i nearly ended up with a 3ltr jug shaped bar of soap with a spatula sticking out of it like some insane lollipop

 

[dewi]

I shall have a search about

 

[dewi]

Found it...

A Pictorial Guide to Soap Making

 

[British Red]

Just turned them out of the moulds. If you get into soap making, its worth investing in some silicone moulds as it makes a nice shape and finish a complete doddle

Turned out from mould by British Red, on Flickr

 

[NoName]

Wow super nice! thanks for sharing. That looks lovely and so nice to have one own soap without crap ingredients.
I have only one bar of Granspa's left so maybe you can share the recipe?
ta bro!

 

[British Red]

Wow super nice! thanks for sharing. That looks lovely and so nice to have one own soap without crap ingredients.
I have only one bar of Granspa's left so maybe you can share the recipe?
ta bro!

All the basics are here

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25733

BTW you do know that Grandpa soap contains Palm Oil? It contributes to deforestation, extinction of Orangutangs and massive habitat loss

Most don't know, but please consider switching to a brand without palm oil (including that made by members here)

 

[NoName]

Thanks for the info, indeed will buy it of someone. Maybe someone in Holland makes it.
No more grandpa's that's for sure.

 

[British Red]

Good man - thank you!

 

[GGTBod]

Wise words Hugh i did not know that about Grandpas, not that i have ever bought it before but it does look like a honourable brand, thankfully i haven't nor will i ever use palm oil in my soap making. It is good to make your own soap Mors, the real rewarding feeling comes when using it though

 

[British Red]

Found it...

A Pictorial Guide to Soap Making

I've just added an updated version of that article with more photos to the blog if it is of interest dewi

http://www.englishcountrylife.com/4/post/2015/10/soap-making-for-beginners.html

 

[dewi]

I've just added an updated version of that article with more photos to the blog if it is of interest dewi

http://www.englishcountrylife.com/4/post/2015/10/soap-making-for-beginners.html

It is, thank you kindly BR