federalist
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Hello,
My name is Emma. I enjoy woodworking in the Federalist tradition (late 18th century). My soap making journey began from a desire to make the most use of my lumber, out of respect for fallen trees. In an attempt to extend the useful life of my precious woods, I burned the scraps and shavings in a fire-pit barbecue, collected the ashes for lye, and had hoped to make soap from it. I even collected fine cedar shavings for scenting soap.
The ashes-to-lye-to-soap experiment failed miserably. By that time, I was in too deep to call it quits. I purchased NaOH pellets, and my first cold-processed soaps (one coconut-based, one olive-based) unmolded beautifully. I have been testing them as they cure, and I must admit to feeling a tinge a pride watching the lather develop.
Emma
My name is Emma. I enjoy woodworking in the Federalist tradition (late 18th century). My soap making journey began from a desire to make the most use of my lumber, out of respect for fallen trees. In an attempt to extend the useful life of my precious woods, I burned the scraps and shavings in a fire-pit barbecue, collected the ashes for lye, and had hoped to make soap from it. I even collected fine cedar shavings for scenting soap.
The ashes-to-lye-to-soap experiment failed miserably. By that time, I was in too deep to call it quits. I purchased NaOH pellets, and my first cold-processed soaps (one coconut-based, one olive-based) unmolded beautifully. I have been testing them as they cure, and I must admit to feeling a tinge a pride watching the lather develop.
Emma