any one making soaps

Old 11-04-2009, 09:54 AM
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i was wondering if any one here made soap? i want to try it but the lye part worries me! Let me your tips and tricks??? Thanks
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Old 11-04-2009, 10:22 AM
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I have an old time recipe around her from someone else's grandma...I know she said to make it outside for it is caustic...good enough warning for me on that;)I also know there are many sites out there on soap making...even detergents for laundry. Keep us posted!! If you want this recipe I'll go look for it...Skeat
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Old 11-04-2009, 01:55 PM
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I make it all the time. you just have to respect the lye and wear proper eye protection and gloves.

I love homemade soap and that's all I'll ever use.

Go for it! A good site to get you started is http://www.millersoap.com/

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Old 11-04-2009, 02:23 PM
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You can also get big blocks of glycerine soap that you melt, add flowers, scent, colors as desired, and re-form. Michaels arts and craft store carries it near me.
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Old 11-04-2009, 02:40 PM
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My sister used to make glycerine soap -- it smelled lovely, and she could make some really cool things with it. She even sold some of it.
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Old 11-17-2009, 11:20 PM
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I have always wanted to try and make soap
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Old 11-18-2009, 05:37 AM
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My neighbor makes Lye soap all the time and sells it she gave me some and no problem when u add ingredients it break down the lye. she have not made scented just always lye soap.

What kind u was thinking of making
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Old 11-18-2009, 12:18 PM
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Any kind, every kind, I love learning new things.
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