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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
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Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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 Posted - Feb 21 2007 : 3:29:02 PM
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| I love to make and use goat milk soap. But I don't have a goat of my own, so getting the goat milk can be a little tricky. Does anyone know if you can subsitute cow milk for goats milk? I have the cow milk. Thanks in advance for any words of wisdom. Michele |
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Feb 21 2007 : 3:35:47 PM
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Though not as fresh as straight from the goat, alot of supermarkets carry goat's milk now. Would that work? Or try the health food store, they would definitely have it and probably raw as well.
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4533 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4533 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2007 : 3:39:45 PM
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| I was told that supermarket goats milk, is just not as good as fresh. More goaty? I don't know. Maybe I will have to be brave and just try "cow milk soap". |
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ThymeForEweFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
705 Posts
Robin
An organic farm in the forest in
Maine
USA
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herbquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
891 Posts
Kristine
Bonney Lake
Wa
USA
891 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2007 : 4:37:46 PM
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I've used fresh goat or powdered goat milk. Why not try fresh cows milk?
Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many & Herbalist
www.herbalmomma.com
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4533 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4533 Posts |
Posted - Feb 23 2007 : 03:58:40 AM
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| Thanks to all, I will try next time I make soap. Michele |
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Tracey
True Blue Farmgirl
766 Posts
Tracey
State of Confusion
USA
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4533 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4533 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2007 : 06:42:47 AM
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| Tracey, are you talking about putting a blanket over it after it is in molds, for a day? My goat milk soap recipe says to do it. I have not had a problem, but should I be worried? What happens when it overheats? Michele |
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JudyBlueEyes
True Blue Farmgirl
657 Posts
Judith
Spokane
Washington
USA
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Posted - Feb 26 2007 : 09:29:03 AM
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Hmmm...I use fresh goat milk when I can get it and have used the liquid goat milk from the store with no problems. I haven't used cow milk, but as Tracey says, you can use any kind of milk (even coconut milk which I've done). I think one of the reasons that people like goat milk soap is that it is so moisturizing due to the high fat content of goat milk. So, if I wanted to substitue for the goat milk, I think I would use cream or half and half to get the extra fat content. Also, buttermilk is a possibility. I also have always been told not to insulate the milk soap, and I haven't. But if you're not having any problems, I wouldn't worry. The thing with the milk soaps is that with the naturally occuring sugar in the milk, they can tend to get hotter and the higher temps will cause the soap to be a darker color, but it doesn't hurt the soap, in my humble opiion. Hae fun! Judy
The Rooster crows, but the Hen lays the egg. ~ Texas Proverb |
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EmmJay
True Blue Farmgirl
352 Posts
Mary Jane
Amherst
Nova Scotia
Canada
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Posted - Mar 07 2007 : 08:54:50 AM
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Okay, I just have to jump in now. I am just learning the art of soap making, and I REALLY want to try goats milk. I do not know anyone around my area for goats milk, however I do have access to Jersey milk. It is very rich, so could I just use the cream from this? It only takes me about half an hour to make butter, that's how rich it is.
Thanks,
MJ
"Thank GOD I'm a country girl"
http://s119.photobucket.com/albums/o134/EmmJay07/ |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4533 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4533 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2007 : 10:11:49 AM
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| Thanks Judy, seeing how I have a Jersey, her milk should be good to use. My soap does turn out almost a medium brown color, and lightens up as we use it. Goat milk soap is our favorite, and next I will try Summer's milk soap. Good luck Mary Jane, I got to go make my butter now. Michele |
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EmmJay
True Blue Farmgirl
352 Posts
Mary Jane
Amherst
Nova Scotia
Canada
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4533 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4533 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2007 : 11:08:08 AM
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| Yes butter was done for yesterday, and have to go take cream off and make more again today. My sister is coming for milk tonight, as she dropped off her containers this morning. It is never ending!!! I make mine in an old Daisy churn. Michele |
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EmmJay
True Blue Farmgirl
352 Posts
Mary Jane
Amherst
Nova Scotia
Canada
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Posted - Mar 08 2007 : 11:37:08 AM
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Nice to have a churn...Mine is made in a 1 gallon glass bottle. I just shake the cream.
My arms are in good shape though...ha ha
Isn't it lovely to have fresh butter whenever you want? Hubby usually asks for the bread when he sees the butter... He is not spoiled though.
MJ
"Thank GOD I'm a country girl"
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
1014 Posts
Elizabeth
Ohio
1014 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2007 : 11:22:43 PM
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Yes you can sub Cow for goat.... you can add any kind of milk, fresh & dried. Most of the soapmakers I know will use powdered milk. You get less of a Goaty smell, use less water = Harder bar, and is less likely to over heat, volcano or separate.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Jun 05 2007 : 8:41:08 PM
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Dec 10 2007 : 05:50:07 AM
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