Its been forever since I have posted anything! My computer got bugs and I have been super busy with all the critters, work and church events. I finally got the computer fixed and tonight I took some time and made soap and thought I would share some pics with you. The first step is to melt the lard down
This lard is from a hog we butchered last winter. My Uncle took the lard home to make cracklins and render the lard. They got the cracklins I got the lard for soap making.
Step two is mixing the lye and goat milk. After mixing it turns this golden color and gets very hot. I learned that freezing your goat milk first helps to keep it form separating and helps cool it down a lot faster.
I forgot to get a pic of step three, which was to mix the Baby Oatmeal, Borax, and Glycerin in a separate bowl. Then picture above is step four mixing all ingredients together. This is also where I add any Essential Oils for scent, this batch I used a blend called Strawberry Patch.
Lastly I pour my soap into molds. This batch make 16 very good size bars plus 2 cupcake size bars. I will cover this let it set over night then take out of molds and place on a shelf to dry for at least a month before its ready to use. Hope you enjoyed my soap making tonight! God Bless
If you sell it I want to buy a bar. I bet it is awesome feeling on the skin.
ReplyDeleteThe soap making is pretty cool, Dusty. I've always wanted to try it, but I tend to get busy with other stuff. I am impressed to see you used lard from a butchered hog. It is nice to see you don't waste much of the hog and can use it. I wish I had abilities to do that,too. Hopefully, after December I will be back on track relaxing and doing fund things I enjoy, too.
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