Judy Moist

Storm, smorm,, I'm quacking like a duck.....Speaking of ducks,,,, DARLENE, HAVE YOU CHASED ANYMORE DUCKS LATELY?????

BUBBLES, BUBBLES, BUBBLES........(SO SAYS NEMO)

Tis true, Tis true. Slgrubbs,,, It can be dangerous,, I make my kids stay away, until I get done,, the smell of it helps to run them off, they think it stinks...LOL.. Hopefully I will find some time to get back to my soap making this week...

I want to make some more soap so bad, just haven't had a chance,,, hopefully next week I will be able to do some...spider,, have you been up to no good again,,,,

It is best to use plastic or anything that isn't metal, some metals can cause a chemical reaction to the lye,, and that ruins your whole batch and your metal pan.....

Ihave just been wrapping mine in plastic wrap and storing it on a dark shelf in the bathroom closet... and I have made 4 batches so far..the first one was also crumbly.. I used some of it the other day to do some laundry,, did great,, and also bathed in some,,, I loved it... but I guess it would be just fine to store it in a plastic tote... I don't see why not.. as long as it has been through its curing...

Thanks Snowmom,, I think me and Slgrubbs has become addicted to soap making all of a sudden... and Slgrubbs to answer your question.. I am just wrapping mine in plastic wrap and storing in on the shelf in a dark closet, in my bathroom

I also hope to get another batch of soap made this week,, don't do while dh is home, he makes me nervous and ends up ruining it... so hope and prays he goes to work so I can get back to work on my soaps....

When you find the mold that you want to use, place a plastic bag in the bottom of it, make sure the bag doesnt' have print on it, or it will transfer to your soap,,, tupperware plastic containers are perfect and will not melt... The coconut oil should be with your regular cooking oils and shortenings,, It should be in a round (cylinder style), container,, it looks like shortening,it is not of oil consistency.....The only place I have found it in my area is walmart,,, so if you haven';t been there, it is probably your best bet... and one container will do about 3 small batches of soap.....good luck in finding it, you can also order it online.....

I just used a glass measuring cup...

Iknow it is addictive,,, I never thought I would have so much fun, as I do making soap, next on the list is candle making.... hope to get another batch of soap going this afternoon.... I have already had 2 offers of people wanting to buy my soap,,, I told them once I get it perfected Iwill think about selling it.. But not ready to go public with it quite yet...

SLGRUBBS, TRY THIS SOAP RECIPE: I JUST FOUND THIS ON THE NET, AND HAVE MADE 2 BATCHES OF IT TODAY, IT IS REALLY EASY, AND DOESN'T SMELL AS STRONG AS THE OTHER... COCONUT OIL SOAP 6 OZ. coconut oil 6 OZ. olive oil 5 OZ. vegetable shortening 2.6 OZ lye 1 cup water Dissolve lye in 1 cup water. In separate container warm all fats to 125* F. Once fats hit the 125* mark, add the lye/water. I let mine thicken for approximately 45 minutes, even though the recipe calls for 1 hour 15 minutes. This set up beautifully. Pour in mold, and cover with towel for 48 hours, then place in freezer for 3 hours, then place on a shelf for 4 weeks to cure.....

Okay Ladies, I made my first batch of homemade soap this afternoon...I did the trace for approximately 50 minutes,mixture still seemed a little dry... have it molding now. Will try and make another batch tomorrow...

a Shock collar on animals, Nahhhh,,,,,bUT, what about on kids while they are doing their homework,,,HHHHHHMMMMMMMMM!!!!(just joking),,,LOL.

Everyone thanks for the prayers for JB, but sad to say,he lost his mother this morning....He is in very bad shape right now, but does have his wife, kids and other family there to help support him.. Thanks again,..