tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post9007282687084320156..comments2024-03-29T21:11:37.724+10:00Comments on down to earth: Simple soap - four ingredientsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-77996674677173982962020-02-07T09:23:41.437+10:002020-02-07T09:23:41.437+10:00Hello Faith. No I don't use beeswax in my soap...Hello Faith. No I don't use beeswax in my soap. I'm a simple person, Faith, when I find something that I love, I stick with it. I make the four ingredient soap, no scents, no flowers, just plain soap. It's really easy.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-80632204018926550182020-02-06T23:01:46.294+10:002020-02-06T23:01:46.294+10:00Your lovely soap roses look like the ones I use fo...Your lovely soap roses look like the ones I use for melting down beeswax for candles. Have you any experience with making soap using beeswax? I've not ever made any soap other than melt/pour. Thank youFaithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808242476123222488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-57962283551525938082016-06-14T08:34:12.129+10:002016-06-14T08:34:12.129+10:00Thanks Rhonda, I will try that.
Thanks Rhonda, I will try that.<br />Ruby Rednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-16762883320488509632016-06-12T17:08:26.000+10:002016-06-12T17:08:26.000+10:00I've never done melt and put soap Ruby Red so ...I've never done melt and put soap Ruby Red so I don't know. Go onto the forum and ask there. We have a lot of soap makers who I'm sure would give you the right info.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-87777658177414509822016-06-12T14:56:52.293+10:002016-06-12T14:56:52.293+10:00I am wondering if I made this and let it set, coul...I am wondering if I made this and let it set, could I then use it like you would pour and melt?<br />I am asking this as we have out school fair in November (I know it is a long way off, but I like to be organised!). My class has said that they would like to make soap (might I add that I work with special needs students). I thought that if I made this myself ahead of time, that we could then melt it and made smaller soaps and add colours and essential oils etc. Do you know how this would go?Ruby Rednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-28164750560963470952015-05-26T11:37:00.433+10:002015-05-26T11:37:00.433+10:00Thank you!!!!Thank you!!!!Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15417003152357137525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-91836436149182183282015-05-26T09:37:36.434+10:002015-05-26T09:37:36.434+10:00It's gelling, Mandy, it's part of the proc...It's gelling, Mandy, it's part of the process. It will disappear slowly. Nothing to worry about.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-5247404182010974672015-05-26T09:09:59.810+10:002015-05-26T09:09:59.810+10:00Hello! I just made my first batch of soap today! A...Hello! I just made my first batch of soap today! As it's cooling in the form I'm noticing a discoloration in the center, it appears to be browning in the center a little. I used no colorings or scents and I'm wondering what may be causing that? Thanks so much!Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15417003152357137525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-84379679897704553492014-11-01T19:19:54.284+10:002014-11-01T19:19:54.284+10:00Hi Sharmayne, there are a few regulations regardin...Hi Sharmayne, there are a few regulations regarding making soap to sell in Australia, it's not only insurance. You must be registered as a soap maker with the Aust. government. They register you as a chemist. That costs $400 a year, on top of that there is public liability insurance. It makes it difficult because you have to make about $700 to pay those costs, then the cost of your materials, advertising etc. before you start making a profit. And these costs are payable every year. A friend of mine who is a soap maker told me they do check at markets and shops to make sure the makers are registered. I wish I had better news, Sharmayne. rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-1483506609553067472014-11-01T16:47:40.055+10:002014-11-01T16:47:40.055+10:00Hi S, it sounds like you have not mixed well enoug...Hi S, it sounds like you have not mixed well enough to start with. The caustic soda must be stirred in until it is compelled dissolved and then slowly add your oils mixing really well. Hope this helps, Sharmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00083171054233507648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-44716486327697406952014-11-01T16:43:41.259+10:002014-11-01T16:43:41.259+10:00Hi Rhonda, this recipe is very similar to the one ...Hi Rhonda, this recipe is very similar to the one I have used for years.....and I too use copha. I had been selling to friends and co workers & am looking into selling it online, but have come across Aust regulations requiring insurance which seems very highly priced......apparently it all comes under cosmetics or something.......so I'm just wondering what your thoughts are on that before I go spending money on setting things up only to find govt problems??<br />Sharmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00083171054233507648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-5286294147297162222014-10-30T15:18:21.897+10:002014-10-30T15:18:21.897+10:00I've never had this happen when I made this re...I've never had this happen when I made this recipe up. Go over to the forum and ask there. There are a lot of soapmakers there and I'm sure one of them will know.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-7276800062190241372014-10-30T14:04:36.526+10:002014-10-30T14:04:36.526+10:00Hi there,
I recently tried your recipe, the proc...Hi there, <br /><br />I recently tried your recipe, the process was really simple. i ensured the soda and oils were at 50*c before combining, however, the finished soap seems to have chrystallised shards throughout. could you please share any troubleshooting advice? <br /><br />Cheers, Sunknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14433454600149248178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-38866112650452197492014-06-22T05:30:28.903+10:002014-06-22T05:30:28.903+10:00Thank you so much! I have been searching for a soa...Thank you so much! I have been searching for a soap recipe that I feel like trying, and I am glad that I came across yours. I will let you know how my first batch turns out. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644300707149356970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-37009696969127924082013-09-14T23:15:12.457+10:002013-09-14T23:15:12.457+10:00Thanks for that. There's an interesting soap...Thanks for that. There's an interesting soap making calculator here -<br /><br />http://www.soapcalc.net/calc/SoapCalcWP.asp<br /><br />It suggests 475ml water and 172g lye - so pretty damn close!<br /><br />It's also interesting to see the 'quality', for eg it is a bit low in 'creaminess' and 'bubliness'. You can play around with it and adjust things. eg adding 200g of stearic and lauric acid would raise the values to within a good range. I think it's great.<br /><br />Thanks for the recipe.Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16206951385199086545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-30783405829088527082013-09-11T10:25:52.084+10:002013-09-11T10:25:52.084+10:00Yes, it's fine to halve the ingredients.Yes, it's fine to halve the ingredients.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-1415205165494772282013-09-11T10:11:25.291+10:002013-09-11T10:11:25.291+10:00Can we only make half the soap by halfing the ingr...Can we only make half the soap by halfing the ingredients in the recipe ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-31430852888777943652013-09-02T09:53:49.949+10:002013-09-02T09:53:49.949+10:00I agree, saponification changes the lye. But lye i...I agree, saponification changes the lye. But lye is one of the ingredients of soap, there is no getting around that.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-17401666547504369852013-09-02T09:51:20.343+10:002013-09-02T09:51:20.343+10:00Many soapmakers use copha in their soaps. When coc...Many soapmakers use copha in their soaps. When coconut oil is hydrogenated, it turns into a trans fat. I agree, unhealthy to eat. But we're not eating this and I doubt it causes any harm. If you have a link to disprove that please post it, I'd like to read it. rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-3959156294197710912013-09-02T08:22:34.690+10:002013-09-02T08:22:34.690+10:00"copha is solidified coconut oil which works ..."copha is solidified coconut oil which works well if you can't find liquid coconut oil..."<br /><br />I'd never use copha in cp soaps - it's a hydrogenated form of coconut oil - and hydrogenation makes an oil one step away from transforming into plastic - a nasty process that uses nasty chemicals. <br /><br />As for "liquid coconut oil" - it's always going to be solid at temperatures below 25C - one only has to warm it up in a hot water bath.<br /><br />It's not expensive if you purchase directly from the manufacturer, like Nature Pacific (in Aus) - not sure of any others - but that's where I buy mine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-90583532035962898042013-09-02T06:14:25.730+10:002013-09-02T06:14:25.730+10:00That's lovely!
However, although lye (causti...That's lovely! <br /><br />However, although lye (caustic soda) is used to make soap, once the soap has cured, there is no lye remaining, so it's not technically correct to say that cp soaps "contain" lye - it's only used to create the reaction that gives us the soap in the end product.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-81042914975615838392013-04-10T10:13:24.408+10:002013-04-10T10:13:24.408+10:00wow!!!!!! what a help!! ive been looking for a rec...wow!!!!!! what a help!! ive been looking for a recipie like this for ages!! thanks a million<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-7379822826824694032013-03-15T13:16:10.172+10:002013-03-15T13:16:10.172+10:00I made this soap twice and it turned out beautiful...I made this soap twice and it turned out beautifully. the directions are so good that even a beginner like me had no trouble.Diana Tyreenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-7381070780836504722013-01-08T20:03:21.713+10:002013-01-08T20:03:21.713+10:00Hi
How much soap does this recipe yield?Hi<br />How much soap does this recipe yield?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-50507196780914642952013-01-08T08:44:14.167+10:002013-01-08T08:44:14.167+10:00i have just tried but not sure it is going to work...i have just tried but not sure it is going to work our the soap mixture has like foamed up... what did i do wrong Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com