a few questions ...
is it worth it? is it difficult? is it more/less costly?
generally i like DIY. my thoughts are i would enjoy this kind as well
what would you say?
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a few questions ...
is it worth it? is it difficult? is it more/less costly?
generally i like DIY. my thoughts are i would enjoy this kind as well
what would you say?
1. yes, very much so
2. it doesn't have to be
3. WAY cheaper
http://straightrazorpalace.com/shavi...adventure.html
here's how I did my first batch. I have changed the recipe several times, and I'm really zeroing in on it. I will be giving out Redneck Soap v2.7 at Beat the Heat 2009, we'll see how people like it. v2.0 was generally well received.
I've seen a shaving soap base at southerngardenscents.
Maybe worth a look. ... or well worth the wait until its back in stock.
not only is it a cheep way to go but it is fun also you can get any smell that you want and it makes great shave soap, you can go on ebay and find deals on soap bases and eo"s and wind up with about 3.00 us in a 8oz of soap so try it.
aye,
thanks for all your help guys
i searched around, went to the sites mentioned here, but with product shipping and currency conversion it still ends of something like 70 local currency for a pound of soap base.
so i figure i'm just going to go to some cosmetic shops, find some basic unscented soaps with glycerin and melt them down, add what i want and go about it that way
I just made my first batch of normal soap. I used olive oil, palm oil, coconut oil, water, lavender essential oil, and lye, none of that melt and pour stuff for me. :D I am really impressed with it. I have a big pile of rugged, manly, sharp cornered, pretty smelling :p bars of soap. It was fairly easy to make, and its kind of cool knowing exactly whats in my soap. I haven't even tried shaving with it yet, maybe tomorrow. I think I'll try an actual shaving soap recipe for the next batch.
What I did was add the lye to the water. This came close to boiling. I let that sit and cool for a while, until it reached around 110 degrees. I melted the fats, coconut and palm oil, and then added the olive oil. I poured the lye in, and stirred the mixture until it started to thicken. Then I poured it into a mold, which was just a long thin cardboard box lined with wax paper. I put towels over the box to insulate it. The soap gives off heat, and turns very clear. Overnight, it hardened, and turned more opaque. I cut it into bars, and after a few weeks, started using it. The total price for about 5 pounds of soap was about $30. I figure if I can do it, anyone should be able to.
It's worth it. I get my supplies at The Chemistry Store.com - Serving The Soapmaker, Hobbyist, Student, School and Industry.
Try it once. You will be hooked.
Yep, soap making is actually fairly easy, but you have to remember to be careful when handling the lye and lye solutions. Wear appropriate protective equipment (goggles, long sleaves, rubber/plastic gloves) and work in a well ventilated area. Caustic burns are quite nasty. I always keep some vinegar around just in case.
Fight Club? :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by fccexpert
I still wince at that scene.