Recent content by GrannyTidbits

thanks. That is interesting. I am gathering my tools and supplies and thought I would wait for better weather but maybe I will give this a try. We are in the high 90's here with lots of humidity.

Great idea. I started doing that with my garden for just that reason. It helps to know what made a fruit grow or why you killed it.

Wow! I never thought about the humidity! Good to keep in mind. I only have a microwave to vent from my stove so it vents back into the room. I didn't think that was such a good idea with the lye. We do plan on building a canning house but that is a few years away yet.

Thanks, Do you ever have the same soap last and then the next time the same one turns in only a few months? I had hopes that over time I would find 2 or 3 that we like and be able to stick with them.

Thanks - I will keep that in mind. I hope to find one or two that we like that I can just make for the year. It's almost an hour to town so we stock certain goods.

Thanks. I am looking at the thrift stores now to find some pots. I purchased the spoons online just to know I did not get aluminum.

thanks for the advice. I think I found that page on day one of looking at the forms and it has some great information.

Hi. Can you tell me what size and how many soap pots you would recommend? Thank you.

Thanks! I didn't know that about the aluminum! I am thinking that due to fumes I might do this outside on a propane grill. Any thoughts on that? I don't have an outside kitchen vent for my stove. Also, will the lye eat through your shirt? I thought I would wear long sleeves when mixing.

Thanks! The Soapy Stuff has some great stuff!

Hello. I have never made my own soap but have always wanted to. I found a lot of advice on how to buy soap and melt it to pour into molds but that is not what I am looking for! I appreciate your help on good resources for learning, books, YouTube, supplies, and where to buy them. I am only...