Hi, introducing Mwah!

[Stepherz]

Hi there! I'm a newbie and thought I'd introduce myself. I first made soaps back in 2001. My soaps came out deliciously, mostly castille, but I just got wrapped up in life and put my new hobby on the back burner. Then I had a couple of babies. And now, 7 years, later I'm going to pick back up where I left off.

I rendered tallow to make soap once-- I was pretty proud of how deliciously that one came out-- creamy and sudsy. But I couldn't stomach washing in animal fats, even though you couldn't tell it wasn't plant fats, so I ended up tossing the whole lot. Soooo sad...

I'm pregnant again, so I'm a little nervous about soap making this time. But I figured if I used my mask (which I used to use even when I wasn't pregnant) and also mix my lye solution outdoors-- I should be ok. What do you think?

Nice to meet you all and thanks for your insight and for sharing your experience!

Stephanie

 

[Jola]

I don't know the in's and out's of it but whenever I make soap I have the kitchen window open, the front door (so that just the screen door is closed) and a fan on. I wear a mask too but I've never noticed the fumes with that much ventilation.

Just make sure the kiddos aren't around when your making the soap.

welcome!

 

[topcat]

Hi Stephanie and welcome from Australia! Ventilation is key and your mask idea is a good one....should be fine then, and I agree with Jola - kids/pets and soaping do not mix! :wink:

Enjoy your new soapmaking journey!

Tanya

 

[Stepherz]

One of the reasons I decided to do soap making again is because the kids are in preschool now! So I have all day by myself to make soaps if I want. I figured I should get a few batches in before the new baby gets here!

 

[IanT]

hey welcome to the forum!!

 

[Lindy]

Hello and welcome from Canada's west coast!

 

[Guest]

Hell there, welcome to the forum.
Kitn

 

[moondancer]

Hi and welcome from Alberta, Canada.

 

[MikeInPdx]

Hello and welcome!

 

[Tabitha]

Glad to have you!