New from Ohio

[Stellagirl]

Hi all, this looks like a fun place to hang out and learn new things.
Actually, I've got all my supplies together for CP soap making, but I'm still a little timid.
Not sure on the calculations and percentages....
A little Leary of using the lye. I've made some scrubs, whips and lip balms....that's fun, but I do want to make the soap, guess I have to just "do it".
Any tips and encouragement will be greatly appreciated. I've read all the books I can find, watched all the videos, doesn't seem all that complicated....
Anyway, here I am, always looking for new friends and ideas.
Thanks, RJ

 

[Hazel]

Hello and welcome!

I felt intimidated at the thought of using lye, too. Once I finally did CP, I wondered why I had been so worried.

Have you watched SoapQueen's [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR6ttCSrLJI]Lye Safety & Ingredients[/ame]? Just follow her instructions and you'll be fine - except do not use Pyrex or a glass container to mix your lye solution. Glass might shatter. I use an old Rubbermaid pitcher which has PP #5 on the bottom or stainless steel.

If you're not sure of calculations or percentages, you can post your recipe and it can be double checked by someone here.

 

[Stellagirl]

Thanks Hazel,
I'm sure I'll be needing some help!
Be talking to you soon.
Are you in Ohio? Where?
RJ

 

[ucmj22]

Welcome from Illinois. :wave:

 

[Hazel]

Thanks Hazel,
I'm sure I'll be needing some help!
Be talking to you soon.
Are you in Ohio? Where?
RJ

I live in a small town no one has ever heard of but Dayton is the closest big city.