![]() TWO: Fully melt the entire bag of Lots of Lather Quick Mix until it’s completely clear and there’s no cloudiness. Sodium lactate is used in hot process at 3% of the oil weight to help produce a smoother bar. Once cooled to about 130° F, add the 1 ounce sodium lactate to the lye water. ![]() ONE: Slowly and carefully add the 4.7 ounces lye to 10.9 ounces distilled water and gently stir until the lye has fully dissolved and the liquid is clear. Set aside to cool. Make sure kids, pets, other distractions, and tripping hazards are out of the house or don’t have access to your soaping space. That means goggles, gloves, and long sleeves. SAFETY FIRST: Suit up for safe handling practices. Have activated charcoal nearby, along with a powder duster or fine mesh sifter. Stir or use a mini mixer to help get rid of clumps. ![]() Sunflower, sweet almond, or canola are great options. Bramble Berry also carries a wide range of books on the topic, including Pure Soapmaking.įRAGRANCE PREP: Measure 0.5 ounces of Lemon Verbena Yankee Type Fragrance Oil and 1 ounce of Champagne Fragrance Oil into a small glass container and set aside.ĬOLOR PREP: Disperse 1 teaspoon of Yellow Mica into 1 tablespoon of lightweight liquid oil. Check out our FREE four-part series on cold process soapmaking, especially the episode on lye safety. If you’ve never made hot process soap before, stop here. Poppy Seeds Lemon Verbena Yankee Type Fragrance Oil Lots of Lather Quick Mix Sodium Hydroxide Lye Activated Charcoal Yellow Mica 10" Silicone Loaf Mold
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