Recipe of the Month
Mix lye into water and stir until dissolved. Melt all oils. Let all ingredients cool to 110 degrees. Then add lye-water to oils slowly and stir until lightly traced and then stir in colorant, mix well. Stir in fragrance, mix well until medium trace and pour into molds. After 24 hours cut into bars and cure for 4 weeks.
Tracing Time approx 1 hour
Time in mold 24 hours
Cure 4 weeks
After cured test with ph strips for a neutral ph.
DISCLAIMER:
Before attempting any soap recipe you should carefully read and understand books on making cold processed soap or take a class on making soap. The recipes listed here have been tested and used. However due to individual skills, knowledge, equipment used and varying conditions we can not be held responsible for injuries, damage or other losses that may incur from the use of this information
Books on soap making:
"The Soap Book: Simple Herbal Recipes" by Sandy Maine
"Soap : Making It, Enjoying It" by Ann Bramson
"Art of Soap Making" by Merilyn Simonds Mohr
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