First soap made with lard

[designsbyxeila]

So tonight I made my first batch of soap with lard. I keep hearing so many good things about it but I hadn't tried it yet. I am pretty new at making soap ( like less than a year) and figured I would give it a try! Is it best to let it gel or not with the lard? Also will it take a while to unmold? I think it turned out pretty though and it smells great!!

 

[jules92207]

Gorgeous colors! What a pretty swirl.

 

[newbie]

Nice swirl! Lard soap gets pretty hard, depending on your percentage and overall recipe. Nothing better or worse about if gelled or not- completely personal preference. I hope you will post if you like it, compared to your other recipes.

 

[designsbyxeila]

Thank you! I call this one Liberti Tea named after a friend of mine that suggested the fragrance combination. This is a blend of green tea, orange, and peppermint. I used 20% coconut oil, 40% lard, 30% olive oil, and 10% cocoa butter. I'll take pics after I cut it and definitely let you all know how I like it after it cures!

 

[AnnaMarie]

That looks awesome! Great job!

 

[Alprinceton]

I love lard in soaps.
Your recipe sounds great.
Can't wait to see the soap cut

 

[designsbyxeila]

Here is a photo of the soap after it was cut. The swirls still look pretty and the color hasn't faded much yet! Hope it stays pretty and vibrant like this. The smell is Devine!!

 

[shunt2011]

They turned out awesome.

 

[cmzaha]

Gorgeous!! Love the color of the swirls. Lard is my most favorite soaping oil

 

[MadMadamMim]

Wow, great job on the swirls! The fragrance blend sounds yummy.

 

[jules92207]

I would so buy that soap - its gorgeous, love the recipe and the scent combo. That is a winner right there!

 

[lenarenee]

Great job....I love green and the swirls are awesome!

 

[designsbyxeila]

Thanks everyone! I can't wait to try it! I love my other soaps and they wY they make my skin feel, but I have heard so many good things about lard so I am trying to be patient! Lol. Can't wIt to feel the difference!

 

[Dahila]

it is beautiful, Where do you get the lard for your sops? In the store?

 

[designsbyxeila]

Yes, I bought the lard at Walmart. It was only 1.88 a pound. Figured I would try it since it was so cheap!

 

[Sabelkat]

Looks nice! Im Danis so I need an explanation before I og and buy something silly. Lard! Is that just the fat from pigs? Being from a pig-producing country it's really cheap here so it would be great for my wallet

 

[Saponista]

Give it a go sabelkat, it makes a wonderful bar of soap.

 

[Dorado]

Looks nice! Im Danis so I need an explanation before I og and buy something silly. Lard! Is that just the fat from pigs? Being from a pig-producing country it's really cheap here so it would be great for my wallet

Lard is svinefedt. Cheapest in Rema.

 

[designsbyxeila]

Looks nice! Im Danis so I need an explanation before I og and buy something silly. Lard! Is that just the fat from pigs? Being from a pig-producing country it's really cheap here so it would be great for my wallet

Yes, lard is just pig fat. I hear that it makes wonderful soap. I can't wait to try it and feel the difference.

 

[Sabelkat]

Woohoo! Thanks.Ill definately give it a try