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As I did not know myself as local shops only had big gloves, you might also not know, but those gloves come in sizes (at least here in the Netherlands). Most shops will carry a size 10 or 11. Those are horrible if you have small hands. Given your height, you probably have size 6 or 7. Look into it. Not only will it make working in them a lot less awkward, but it will also make it a lot safer (something i found out the hard way)
Why must the soap cure for 25 days? I mean, can you use it right away or is it best to wait a few weeks? Thank you for the awesome content. Your way of explaining the steps is great and your voice is very calming.
The main reason is to allow the lye fully dissipate and to allow the moisture to reduce making a harder more stable bar. Bar soap needs to cure for several reasons: * Completion of Saponification: The process of turning oils and lye into soap (saponification) isn't entirely finished when the soap is initially cut and placed to dry. Curing allows the last bits of saponification to complete, ensuring there's no residual lye left in the soap. * Water Evaporation: Freshly made soap contains a significant amount of water. Curing allows this excess water to evaporate, resulting in a harder, longer-lasting bar of soap. * Crystallization: During curing, the soap molecules rearrange themselves into a more stable crystalline structure. This process contributes to the soap's hardness and improves its lathering properties. * Improved Scent: Some fragrances can evaporate quickly from freshly made soap. Curing allows the fragrance to settle and develop, providing a more consistent and longer-lasting scent. Overall, curing transforms a soft, fragile bar of soap into a hard, long-lasting, and pleasant-smelling product. While it requires patience, the wait is well worth it for a superior soap experience.
This sounds like a lovely soap recipe, however is there an alternative to palm oil that can be used? I can't in good conscience use it, as it directly contributes to the destruction of the Amazon rain forest. Any help is appreciated, TIA 😊
I made my first soap recently and let it cure. I just used it this week and I found that it causes scum when we use it to bath. Is there a scum free recipe that I could make?
The reason for that is the glycerin. In most of the store bought soaps the glycerin is removed and sold as a by product so that’s why most store bought soaps are so drying. It’s also why homemade soaps need to be soap dish where it can dry off between uses are it will become soften mess.
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Soap Making Materials (molds, cutters, etc.): amzn.to/3YNeTJy
The link for the recipe seems to be broken.
@@bethoehring1816same it’s asking for my information when I click on the link
Excellent sharing 🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤
I made two batches of soap this morning also , so it will be ready by Christmas
As I did not know myself as local shops only had big gloves, you might also not know, but those gloves come in sizes (at least here in the Netherlands). Most shops will carry a size 10 or 11. Those are horrible if you have small hands. Given your height, you probably have size 6 or 7. Look into it. Not only will it make working in them a lot less awkward, but it will also make it a lot safer (something i found out the hard way)
Simple ,beautiful soap
Thank you so much 😊
That's probably some really good soap I have bought some from a friend that makes soap it last a long time....😊
Why must the soap cure for 25 days?
I mean, can you use it right away or is it best to wait a few weeks?
Thank you for the awesome content.
Your way of explaining the steps is great and your voice is very calming.
The main reason is to allow the lye fully dissipate and to allow the moisture to reduce making a harder more stable bar.
Bar soap needs to cure for several reasons:
* Completion of Saponification: The process of turning oils and lye into soap (saponification) isn't entirely finished when the soap is initially cut and placed to dry. Curing allows the last bits of saponification to complete, ensuring there's no residual lye left in the soap.
* Water Evaporation: Freshly made soap contains a significant amount of water. Curing allows this excess water to evaporate, resulting in a harder, longer-lasting bar of soap.
* Crystallization: During curing, the soap molecules rearrange themselves into a more stable crystalline structure. This process contributes to the soap's hardness and improves its lathering properties.
* Improved Scent: Some fragrances can evaporate quickly from freshly made soap. Curing allows the fragrance to settle and develop, providing a more consistent and longer-lasting scent.
Overall, curing transforms a soft, fragile bar of soap into a hard, long-lasting, and pleasant-smelling product. While it requires patience, the wait is well worth it for a superior soap experience.
Do you make a mulberry scented soap?
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This sounds like a lovely soap recipe, however is there an alternative to palm oil that can be used? I can't in good conscience use it, as it directly contributes to the destruction of the Amazon rain forest. Any help is appreciated, TIA 😊
You could use either shea or cocoa butter. But you’d need to put all the ingredients in a soap calculator to get the amounts.
@@muddyacrefarms Thank you so much! I'll look one up now. ☺
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Let's try this out: youtuberecipes.heartwaymembers.com/
I made my first soap recently and let it cure. I just used it this week and I found that it causes scum when we use it to bath. Is there a scum free recipe that I could make?
The reason for that is the glycerin. In most of the store bought soaps the glycerin is removed and sold as a by product so that’s why most store bought soaps are so drying. It’s also why homemade soaps need to be soap dish where it can dry off between uses are it will become soften mess.
If you add citric acid to the water before disolví g the sodium hydroxide that will prevent scum.