Recent content by liquidsoaplady

Sorry it's taken so long to reply, site giving me issues and been moving. I have replied before but it didn't stick, let's try it again. Most of my numbers come from Catherine Failor's book initially, then tweaked through my personal experience of what does and does not work. I have...

What a shame, borax is a naturally occurring mineral, and is no more toxic than table salt. Anything can be harmful when too much is ingested. OK enough of the ranting.......... Just omit the borax, using a high percentage of soft oils will still achieve the desired effect, but A LOT of...

You can't use lard in liquid soap, it has way too many unsaponiables to make it useable, will separate out and never be clear. Also sounds like you needed to cook for paste longer............how long did you cook it? Did the paste turn opaque when it was finished cooking? Some oils do...

That is good information, thanks for sharing!

To achieve a nice thick shower gel, (honey like consistency) every time use a formulation high in soft oils. For example 10% coconut oil 90% olive oil (use a soft oil high in oleic acid, as this will produce a more stable, longer lasting foam, eg: sweet almond, olive, canola) Cook the...

I'm more into the 'natural', less chemical liquid soap making. I use a paste method, I have liquid soap in less than 5 hours, that is thick as molasses or honey, with no chemicals, except borax and citric acid and glycerin, some essential oils and a food based dye. I feel my process is quite...

I don't if this the case........ But it is important to store your supplies in a cool dark place. KOH can and does absorb moisture form the atmosphere, rendering it to a liquid state eventually, it is very important to pour out what is needed and seal it immediately. As far as glycerin...

hicker 100% CO Formulation To make a 100% CO liquid soap thicker, is pretty much in the dilution rate, Add 9 oz distilled water per pound of paste. If you make six pounds of paste then it would be 6 x 9 = 54ounc of distilled water. If thick crust forms on top add 9 oz of distilled water at a...

Hi CM4bleenmb, I use potassium carbonate at a rate of 2 to 2.5 oz per the total weight of the soap paste, as a rule. For example I make 6 pounds of paste, 6 lbs of paste x 2.5 % = .15oz, I always add it first to room temperature distilled water to prevent any volcanic activity. Borax at 3 oz...

Susie, I would love to hear how it turns out for you! And congratulations on your wedding!! Lisa (Honey)

My explanation is quite lengthy, it will take you through the entire liquid soap making process, but I will do my best to detail it here in a few paragraphs as possible......... I use the paste method as I feel it really saponifies the best and achieves crystal clear soap. My basic formula...

I use a combination of 75% KOH and 25% NaOH, gives the liquid soap a better lasing foam, and if you add some potassium carbonate (pearl ash), it adds to the detergency, foaming capabilities and clarity of the soap. Makes a great foaming bubble bath..........let me know if you would like more...

It takes me around 4 to 5 hours to make a batch of liquid soap, especially depending on the oils I use. 100% coconut oil is faster A formulation higher in soft oils may take longer, depending on the stir time. But all in all it usually takes me 4 to 5 hours. Lisa

The soap is beautiful!! Nice and clear, wish I could try them! But boy, a lot of work, I don't go through nearly as much work to make my soaps..........:-P

LS Separation & PS 80 Hi, At what percentage are you adding essential oils.....1% of the formulation, 5%?? Adding too much will cloud and cause separation. They also need to be added while the soap if HOT, such as right after diluting your soap. Are they essential oils or fragrance oils...