I learned how to make soap about 25 years ago. I have not made soap since then. It seems that I remember it being fairly simple to make. I like the smell of lemon grass, & I have discovered lately how many others do as well. I'd like to find out now if it would be feasable for me to make some for Christmas presents. Any Ideas & Or hint on how to make it would be highly appreciated.
2006-11-04 23:18:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Thank you always_com, do you or anyone know how costly that might be?
2006-11-04 23:53:39 · update #1
Thank you Alway_cooking. I have already ordered such a kit on-line. Your info was exaclty what I needed
2006-11-05 00:22:04 · update #2
Depending on how fancy you'd like to get, you could do 'melt and pour' soapmaking. It's easy, takes very little time, and makes a nice gift. Supplies are easily found at internet stores, ebay, walmart, or local craft stores.
It's a glycerin based soap - cut chunks, melt it, add color & fragrance, pour in mold, cool, pop out of mold, package. It's an easy and fun craft that makes great presents. I usually make bath salts too, it's easy/inexpensive to make and goes well with the soap for a gift.
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sorry for not getting back to you sooner
the soap blocks usually run anywhere from 5-10 bucks each, the shipping tends to be expensive due to the weight but if you have a Michael's craft store nearby then you can save on shipping. I think they sell them at walmart too. There are also so many people selling essential oils and fragrance oils on ebay that they tend to be inexpensive - maybe 5-10 bucks or so including shipping. The price is usually higher for essential oils than it is for fragrance oils.
For the salts...epsom salts are really cheap - maybe 3 dollars or so for a big bag. I've used imitation vanilla from the grocery store as fragrance and it also adds color - you can use it in soap too ($1.29 locally for a bottle). Also I've saved condiment containers (like mayo/relish etc.), cleaned them out well, and dressed them up with labels, ribbons, and fabric.
2006-11-04 23:45:51 · answer #1 · answered by always_cookin 3 · 32⤊ 3⤋
It relies upon on in case you desire in basic terms a soften and pour which you're able to purchase at a craft keep, or in case you have the desire to make cleansing soap making use of lye. My recipe for lye cleansing soap is 32 oz..water ( i take advantage of goat milk cleansing soap) 12 oz..lye 40 4 oz..tallow or lard 22 oz..olive oil 22 oz..coconut oil optionally available: necessary oil or heady heady scent oil
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2006-11-04 23:42:13 · answer #3 · answered by daniel radcliff 1 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Visit the Amish farm and see it one of the ladies will give you the recipe. They make soapall the time
2006-11-04 23:53:14 · answer #4 · answered by aussie 6 · 5⤊ 17⤋
Start with lemon grass
2006-11-04 23:27:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 24⤋