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| maggie14 |
Posted - Jul 23 2011 : 1:14:14 PM I'm making my first batch of goats milk soap next week and I am so excited! Are their any other soap makers out there that might have some tips for me before I make my first batch? Hugs, Hannah
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| maggie14 |
Posted - Jul 23 2011 : 11:05:53 PM Thank you guys so much! Megan, I'm so excited for you!!! I took a soap making class and it was TONS of fun! I will be sure to take some pics! Hugs, Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219!
"Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away."
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| natesgirl |
Posted - Jul 23 2011 : 9:35:10 PM If you freeze the milk first and do the blendin carefully you will get a nice white soap.
If you aren't concerned with the color, you don't have to freeze it. You will get a brown colored soap.
Both smell and work the same, just different colors.
I didn't freeze mine. The brown soap has been fine for my family. My 2y/o loves that what she calls 'mommy soap' is brown like the dirt. LOL!
Farmgirl Sister #1438
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| walkinwalkoutcattle |
Posted - Jul 23 2011 : 7:37:45 PM Also, I've heard to have a good camera to take pictures of your results and share with your farmgirls! ;)
Farmgirl #2879 :) Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world. www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com
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| walkinwalkoutcattle |
Posted - Jul 23 2011 : 7:34:32 PM I am SO excited for you! I'm going to go to a class at my extension office on how to make cold process soap. I'm hoping to make some of my own in the future!
Farmgirl #2879 :) Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world. www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com
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| FarmDream |
Posted - Jul 23 2011 : 4:25:25 PM Congratulations! Some tips I can give are to wear protective clothing..long sleeve shirt, gloves. That lye is a tricky little beast. Vinegar will neutralize lye, so have a little handy if you get it on you. I haven't made goat's milk soap but I have heard it's easier to work with if you freeze it in ice cube trays.
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