My first batch of Lavender Soap

[triprolo]

I'm so new to soap making I haven't even saponified myself yet. Lol Anyway, I've been wanting to make soap for a long time and finally got off my butt and made some this weekend. This is my first ever batch of soap. I used Lavender EO.

 

[newbie]

Nice first batch! Looks nice and creamy. Just be careful leaving your soap on metal. Some metals don't tolerate the high pH of soap and contact with metal seems to increase the risk of DOS.

 

[triprolo]

Ok. I lined the pan with a paper sack like it said in The Soapmaker's Companion book. Thanks for the tip.

 

[kazmi]

on paper towel, wax or freezer paper, or even open up a paper bag. Also nothing non-stainless steel, And congrats on the first batch! Looks good

 

[lizflowers42]

Looks great, I must warn you that you are now in for it-a great first batch leads to many more batches

 

[triprolo]

Looks great, I must warn you that you are now in for it-a great first batch leads to many more batches

No doubt. I've already started preparing for my next couple of batches. Lol I had so much fun.

 

[Moody Glenn]

Oh no triprolo! Do you realize what you have done? :shock: There is no turning back now.... you have to accept your fate..... as an addictive soapmaker. Congratulations! Your soap looks very tempting to use right now.

 

[triprolo]

I'm sure I don't realize the full effect of what I have started but I'm willing to find out. Lol Thanks for the encouragement.

 

[AngelMomma]

Looks great, and you started out doing it right.......by posting pics for us to ogle

 

[triprolo]

I'm glad that my first batch is ogle worthy. Lol

 

[three_little_fishes]

That's an awesome first soap! Good job!

 

[Ginka]

O well, another addict!
Good job! Looks yammy! Lavander is one of my favorites, and holds the smell great. Congrats!

 

[jean1C]

I agree with all of the above posters..."welcome to the club"...lol. Your first batch came out well....and that is something to be proud of!!! you have a few more planned. It is addicting!

 

[Skatergirl46]

Looks nice and creamy. Well done. You are one of us now resistance is futile.

 

[Ruthie]

Bet it smells devine, too.

 

[triprolo]

Ya'll know how to make a guy feel good. Thanks for all the encouragement. Looking forward to learning from you wonderful folks here on the forum.

My wife says the lavender smells great. My next attemp is a tea tree oil batch.

 

[roseb]

Congrats, it looks great! I'm on my second batch and am really hooked...all I talk about.

 

[ashleyrobertson]

Aluminum

Be careful with putting soap on aluminum, even after it's cured. It'll make your pan icky, and the bottom of your soaps gray/brown.

Stainless steel, plastic, wood, and glass are fine though!

 

[triprolo]

Congrats, it looks great! I'm on my second batch and am really hooked...all I talk about.

Thanks Roseb. My wife is pretty tired of hearing me talk about it too. Lol

Be careful with putting soap on aluminum, even after it's cured. It'll make your pan icky, and the bottom of your soaps gray/brown.

Stainless steel, plastic, wood, and glass are fine though!

Thanks for the tip. Good to know.

 

[Dr.J]

Nice Triprolo! I just recently made my very first batch too - and it was also lavender.

I added some ground lavender buds to it.