tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307414612011-12-14T18:41:00.848-08:00soap making is a fun and rewarding pastime. why not turn it into your businessAndrew Alfordnoreply@blogger.comBlogger421100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30741461.post-1161802554909485862006-10-25T11:55:00.001-07:002006-12-08T13:03:11.970-08:00

Soap MoldsSoap molds can be recycled from items you have already laying about the house. Molds can be fashioned out of almost any type of plastic, wood and most cardboard containers if they are wax-coated or greased with vegetable shortening. Here are some common household options for soap molds:Plastic containersWooden boxesCardboard boxesCut the bottom off a plastic bottleCandle moulds ($10 -

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Milk Soap RecipeMilk allows for about 12 bars, whereas only 6 bars would be produced out of the same recipe, minus the milk. 8 oz weight cocoa butter5 oz weight palm oil3 oz weight castor oil2.2 oz weight lye (sodium hydroxide)1 cup cold milk (I used 2% right from the frig)1 cup water1 tablespoon essential oil (I added 2 chamomile tea bags and 2 jasmine tea bags, dry)Fats: 100 degree rangeLye/

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Beeswax Soap Making RecipeBeeswax Soap Recipe16 oz weight olive oil1 oz beeswax1 oz palm oil2.1 oz lye1 cup water (8 fluid ounces)(Melt the beeswax with the fats)Fat and lye/water temperature about 150 degrees FTracing time: about 12 minutes Time in molds: 48 hoursPlace the soap in a freezer for 3 hours, and then remove it from the mold.Cat Health Information.

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Soap Making KitsSoap kits are the perfect way for beginners and kids to safely try the craft of soap making. Soap making kits are typically available in melt and pour styles - with pre-fragranced glycerin bars, microwaveable cups, cutting tools, molds, decorations and instructions all included! Soap kits cost $15 to $75 online, and the final products can provide elegant bathroom decorations, cute

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This tank can hold 85 gallons of soap mixture, enough to make 2100 bars at a time! Soap Fairy, Inc. Checking temperature of oils before adding lye and water mixture to start the soap process.Soap Fairy, Inc. Lye is poured into the oils, (already measured out exactly into buckets) It is stirred with a drill to emulsify the mixture and then will be stirred by hand

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Making handmade soap can be challenging and also very fulfilling. Marketing handmade soap can be down right daunting. After you sell a few bars to family and friends, where do go from there? Craft fairs and Christmas bazaars are a natural choice, though they both have very limited seasons. If you make a commitment to a retail space, then you are truly taking that next big step. That step however

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Choosing a soap maker is an important task, as your skin is depending on it. There a couple basic questions that should allow you to determine the competence of your soap maker immediately. Some handmade soap makers are really melt and pour soap makers. They take pre-packaged melt and pour soap, place it in the microwave for a minute, add color and fragrance, pour into molds and call this

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Emulsifying Wax: What is it and how does it work? Emulsifying wax is one of the essential ingredients in making lotions and creams. Think of it as the “glue” that will hold your recipe together. We’ve all seen how oily salad dressings separate after sitting for a while. You then shake the bottle until it appears to be mixed, but if you look at it closely, you will see

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(1) Soap Pigments - oxides and ultramarines fall into this category. Pigments, like most colorants out there, do not fall into the natural category. They are manufactured in labs and have been since the 70s. Apparently, pigments (oxides and ultramarines) used to be mined but the FDA stepped in and demanded some purity so since then, those colorants have been manufactured in a lab - same molecular

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Soap TutorialJulia asked me to post about soap making and I couldn't resist. Julia lives in Italy, the home of the finest olive oil on the planet.I use lots of olive oil in ... technorati tags:soap, making, blog

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Cookie Cutter Soaps Melt and Pour soap base(opaque) Scent (optional) Color (must be liquid, like gels) cookie sheet (must have at least a 1/2 in. edge on it) knife (to swirl your colors!) cookie cutters Melt down the soap base and scent. You can give the main base a color if you wish or leave it white. Pour the base on the cookie sheet and add colors and swirl them all over - be creative! When

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Equipment: Most of the equipment you'll probably have right in your kitchen! You basically need a pan, a glass measuring container, a spoon and some hot pads. A scale is also handy. These items CAN be used after you use them to make soap - but they should be washed thoroughly after you are done. Some soap crafters like to have a set of equipment just for soap making - that way you don't have to

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What is natural Soap? There's big difference between the way Blackberry Creek defines natural soap and the way many handmade and commercial soap companies define it. The problem is there is no legal definition of what natural soap contains. Blackberry Creek makes its all-natural soap from scratch in small cold-processed batches. Many other so-called natural soap companies start out with

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Aromatherapy is part of almost every person’s life even without him or her consciously realizing it. Scents have the power to make us feel good or better – anyone who has inhaled the fresh scent of a pine forest or the heady fragrance of a bouquet of roses realizes this. Aromatherapy harnesses the healing and relaxing power of scents to enhance a person’s well being, through the use of oils,

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In the “Earth’s Children” series of novels by Jean Auel, the subject of soap making is touched upon. The story revolves around a remarkable young woman named Ayla, her eventual husband, Jondalar, and the clans and tribes they meet along their travels during the Ice Age. In the novels, soap is either made by Ayla pounding on petals and leaves to extract their saponin, or mixing mammoth fat with

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Soap is a thing that most of us usually take for granted. We use it in one form or another everyday, and when we run out of it, it’s no trouble at all to get new ones in a store. A large number of people, however, have entered the thriving handcrafted soap business and are selling their wares either in physical store locations or online – or both. But if you simply want to try your hand at it and

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Soap making is an interesting hobby, one that can be enjoyed for personal pleasure or developed into a business. Handmade glycerin soaps are especially popular among many people because of their novelty, their natural ingredients, and the soft, smooth skin that results from using them. They are enjoyed either for personal use or as gifts to give and to receive. As anyone who has used this type of

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Making soap is a fun hobby for many and a number of people have even turned this hobby into a home-based business. People who have been involved in this type of handicraft for a long period of time probably have their techniques and methods down to pat, and can probably make their soaps with their eyes closed. But for beginners, or those just about to test the waters, soap making recipes are not

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Look in the personal hygiene section of any supermarket or department store and your eyes will behold a plethora of bath soaps. Many of these soaps are manufactured by conglomerates with an international presence and are priced anywhere from mere cents to upwards of a hundred dollars. They are advertised on television, radio, in printed publications, and on the Internet. They are endorsed by

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Make Some Soap Today! So you want to learn about making your own custom hand made soaps? Well, you’re in the right place. In addition to instructions, tips, and safety guidelines, this primer, and the Soap Making pages here on About, will teach you basic techniques, guide you step-by-step through some interesting projects, and give you the knowledge and resources to start developing your own

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This technique was developed by Joyce Chance on April, 1995. Ms. Chance agreed for me to share it with you.I'm sure you will see the great chance of accidents. Please be careful! Follow all safety guidelines provided with the basic soapmaking directions and with your blender!Here's the procedure:Use the recipes as described in "Soap Recipes"(one-pound batches only).Use liquid fat at room

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Colonial Soap Making. Its History and Techniques. Introduction This booklet will provide persons interested in the ways of early American life some information about soap and soap making. Soap making is a homestead skill often forgotten in discussions of colonial days. Soap was of great value in keeping the household a far better place to live and work. The manufacture of soap by the

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place the soap into the cutter. Adjust the stop. Cut the soap. A perfect bar everytime. technorati tags:soap, making, mold, cutting, hobby

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Glycerine Soap MakingGlycerine soap is a clear, versatile type of soap that is a popular choice of soapmakers everywhere. Glycerine soap is great for normal, oily, or sensitive skin types. Here's how to make your own glycerine soap: ... Another Great article from a great resource site Andrew technorati tags:glycerine, soap, making

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Cold Press Soap MakingCold press soap is created by combining lye and fatty acids together. There are lots of choices when it comes to what kind of fat to use. Examples of fats you can use in cold press soap making include olive oil and beef tallow. Basically any kind of fat or oil you prefer in your soap can be incorpor ... An interesting article about the cold press process Andrew

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Group teaches soap-making for a cause - The Daily Beacon Group teaches soap-making for a cause The Daily Beacon, TN - 18 Jul 2006 ... Wednesday two University of Tennessee students offer a new one-time class where they will teach anyone willing to learn the art of soap-making while offering ... found this article thought it was approiate, stick with this blog and my free email course and you

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What is the best way to package your soap? For some soapmakers, the choice is easy - don't package the soap at all! But for others, packaging is an important part of soap making, especially if you plan to give away or sell your soap. But soap packaging shouldn't take more time than making the soap itself. If you need ideas for attractively packaging your soaps, but don't want to spend a lot of

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The Soap Process Natural hand-made soap is not difficult to make, once you understand the basics. You can make a batch of soap in as little as one hour, depending on the formula. The following is the basic formula for making all soap: Fatty acid (oil) + Base (lye) = “A Salt” (soap) The oil or fat is heated gently. Lye and water are combined separately. When both ingredients reach the required

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Three Main Stages in the Soap Making process1. SAPONIFICATION : * The Batch Method -Semi Boiled Saponification for the production of medium quality soap is made by a simple mixing and heating process in a Crutcher (soap mixer) and is used for making small (1 to 5 tonnes) batches of laundry or household soap. Any impurities in the raw materials will be present in the finished soap and there

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It is winter and girls just want to have fun. Beeswax candle-making is the answer to the girls' boredom.

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Materials. Top and bottom Rock Mold. Fragrance or essential oil. Melt and pour base. optional: colorant. Pyrex dish metal spoon optional: spritzer with alcohol Melt your soap in the microwave or over a double boiler. step two Once your soap is melted, gently tap in your mica and add your fragrance oil. step three Pour one side of the rock mold. I normally pour the top portion of

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Emulsifying Wax: What is it and how does it work? Emulsifying wax is one of the essential ingredients in making lotions and creams. Think of it as the “glue” that will hold your recipe together. We’ve all seen how oily salad dressings separate after sitting for a while. You then shake the bottle until it appears to be mixed, but if you look at it closely, you will see little balls of the oil

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Laundry Soap: Recipe II * 5 lbs. grease * 1/2 cup ammonia * 1 oz. sassafras oil * 3 quarts rain water * 1/2 cup borax * 1 can lye (probably 1 lb.) * 1/2 cup coal oil Melt lye in cold water. Dissolve borax and add lye to mixture. Melt grease and add ammonia, then coal oil. Add to lye mixture. Stir until mixture congeals then put into milk cartons or leave in enamel

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Basic Hand Soap * 1/2 oz or 14gm lye * 1/4 cup cold water * 1/2 cup lukewarm fat * 1 T. lemon juice (optional) In a plastic container, gently stir lye into cold water with wooden spoon. Slowly add lukewarm fat. Continue to stir until slightly thickened. Add lemon juice, stirring to mix thoroughly. Pour mixture into plastic molds. Cover with plastic wrap and leave for 24 hours.

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Water: For best results, use rain, distilled, reverse osmosis or de-mineralized water. Your water should be 0.38 of your fat by weight. Don't worry too much about getting it exact, however, as this measurement isn't terribly critical.Soap making - General Instructions Lye: You should know a little bit about lye, or sodium hydroxide. Lye is a very strong base. If you get it on you, you will

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Make Soap in 5 Easy StepsWow - this really easy ste of instructions shows the basic steps needed to make soap... There are just 5 of them! Take a look and let me know what you think Stephen Step 1 [ Melt and Pour Materials] Step 2 [ Adding Fragrance] Step 3 [ Stir in Colorant] Step 4 [ Pouring into Mold] Step 5 [ spray with alcohol] And the so anyone can make soap, maybe

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Wholesale Soap Making SuppliesUS $7.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Jul-12-2006 19:08:40 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $9.95 Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list always a great source for all you soap making needs Andrew technorati tags:soap, making, supplies

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Soap: A luxurious necessity - The TideSoap: A luxurious necessityThe Tide, Nigeria - 9 Jul 2006... The Greeks and later the Romans typically made use of perfumed oils for cleaning their bodies. They may have learned the art of soap making from the celts. ... As early as the Greeks soap making was something learned and passed on Andrew technorati tags:greek, celts, soap, making

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In a Lather - TMCnetIn a LatherTMCnet - 27 Jun 2006She's had a thing for footwear since she was a girl, but her fragrance -- and her flawless skin -- are the result of a newer passion: soap making. ... one minute your making soap as alittle hobby next thing you no you have a huge toiletries business, well you never no what can happen if you put your mind to it... Andrew technorati tags:soap,

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BATH BOMB SECRETS REVEALED EBOOK RECIPE SOAP MAKINGUS $9.95 End Date: Saturday Jul-08-2006 11:00:00 PDTBuy It Now for only: US $9.95Buy it now | Add to watch list Found this little gem on ebay thought you might be interested in it, looks like a great book, and just goes to show the soap making market is certainly on the up Andrew technorati tags:soap, making, bath, bomb, secrets

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Texas Soapmakers Association Convention; July... Texas Soapmakers Association (TSA) will be holding their annual convention in San Antonio July 21-23, 2006 at the Doubletree Hotel. Two of this year’s featured speakers will be Anne-Marie Faiola of Bramble Berry and popular soap artist, Irene Linauer. Handmade soap makers from all over are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please find Well that is

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Hello and welcome to my new and exciting blog. Have you ever wanted to make your own luxury soap well now you can. I'll show you all the latest tips and hints, up to date news and everything else with the fun and rewarding world of soap making....Andrew

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