:), This is kind of new to me but really looking into getting started so thanks for much for sharing your info. :). Itâs totally vegan friendly, and exactly what you need to get you going in the morning. With such a large amount that you need to make and the importance of the occasion, I suggest that you write to one of the online suppliers and work directly with them to order exactly what you’ll need. There is ⦠=), Thanks Anne-Marie! 2. It’s available for order from your favorite local bookstore, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, IndieBound, Amazon UK, Amazon CA, Amazon AU, and wherever books are sold. If you absolutely must have intact, naturally colored lavender buds in your soap, this is a good recipe to rebatch and not add the lavender buds until you've re-melted the soap. Hi Leah, I sure don’t. I am extremely interested in making my own soap—I saw an intriguing process using a crock pot a while back & can’t wait to try it. If you’d like to add dried flower petals to melt and pour, it’s good to be aware that most will turn brown or discolor. Have fun making your soap! :), Me too – such an addictive & useful hobby! I think if you add anything, it’d have to be in low amounts. What should I add? I’ve ran across a few that had bad reviews as far as being prone to seizing up. :). Have you looked into Biolefin biodegradable shrink wrap? Hi Amanda, Both are great choices! :). Where do you get all of your basic ingredients (aloe Vera, Shea butter etc.)? possibly. I’ve made a camouflage cold process soap many times before and I’m pretty sure that I’ve seen a melt & pour version out there. ( Fast & Easy ) » Off ⦠Friends, family, restaurants, or maybe even your church, I would hazard a guess one collection from any listed source would be more than enough for a batch as a trial for those non-coffee drinkers out there. I can tell because I am just now getting itchy fingers to start doing some hobbies again. I never seem to get the microwave right in terms of time and temp level. Once it comes to a boil, add the lavender flowers and allow the ⦠Do lye or melt and soap would harm skin I am saying beacuase I always perferd herbal cosmetics and cream to stay away from chemical substances. Does anyone know if this is correct & the amount needed if it is? Place the container in a saucepan containing a few inches (at least 5 cm) of water, forming a makeshift double boiler. :). Hi Marcayla! Thanks in advance & for sharing your experience! :) It sounds like you have made some amazing soaps! I mainly use Shea, Honey, Aloe but I’ve used their Hemp, Clear & White. This would be a great project for middle school kids! If you donât want to physically touch the lye but still want the experience of making soap, all is not lost. I LOVE Bramble Berry’s products as well. Here is an introduction to making soap includes without lye ( Melt & Pour and Cold process) Wealth of information on this site as well as on your site. I’m sorry to hear that – I know that’s frustrating! You can probably get storebought soap cheaper. Sorbitol is an alcohol used to lower the soap’s melting point. Jan Berry is a writer, herbalist, soapmaker, and bestselling author of The Big Book of Homemade Products, Simple & Natural Soapmaking, and Easy Homemade Melt & Pour Soaps. When the soap is fully melted, remove the container from the heat. Try this easy homemade soap recipe without lye today and discover the best soap making tips and tricks for making melt and pour soap with embeds inside. that the lye in the melt & pour base no longer is lye during the process? Carefully pour the melted soap base into the molds and spray it with alcohol. As long as you maintain a healthy respect for lye while you are working with it (Proper safety) it is rather safe. Strain the infused soap base through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean container. c. If I use the solution as is, would I measure the lye water in a liquid measure cup or still weigh it like the other ingredients for soap making? I stumbled on your website and like others, I’m fearful of lye. This lavender soap recipe makes about 2 pounds of soap which will produce about 6-7 bars of natural soap. The amounts given are for 4 ounces of soap base: Green: French green clay (1/2 tsp per 4 oz), chlorella powder (1/8 tsp per 4 oz) I am going to apologize in advance as I think this is going to veer a tad off topic, but I am new to the site & am unaware of the proper place to post this, so here it goes…. I feel that you wrote this just for me :-) It answered my “soap base” question and gave me a lot of ideas on how to add beauty (scent & sight). There are so many benefits of lavender that it just makes sense to use it in a soap recipe. It can calm the mind, soothe the skin and of course, make wound-up children tired in a gentle and easy way. Here’s an article I wrote about why we need lye, How to Make Pencil Lines in Melt & Pour Soap, http://www.hobbyfarms.com/crafts-and-nature/why-use-lye-in-soap.aspx, http://www.bulkapothecary.com/categories/soap-making-supplies.html, https://www.amazon.com/shop/thenerdyfarmwife, https://thenovastudio.com/things-we-love-biodegradable-shrinkwrap/, https://thenovastudio.com/how-biodegradable-is-biolefin/, isopropyl (or rubbing) alcohol in a spray bottle, 12 oz (340 g) aloe soap base, cut into 1″ (2.5-cm) cubes, 4 oz (113 g) shea butter or goat’s milk soap base, cut into 1″ (2.5-cm) cubes. Make your own lavender-scented soap without lye to enjoy a refreshing scent while you moisturize your skin. Thanks for the information Daniel! Hi Melissa! The additional oils can throw the mixture out of balance and either run the batch or make the bars super soft. Honestly once I did it I was hooked!! Has anyone made soap in a crock pot? You can also buy different bases that already have extra moisturizing properties. For the stove-top method: Place the soap and shea butter in a pan thatâs nested inside a second pan filled with simmering water. Jan ~ do you work with the white cream textured soaps? :) When making soap completely from scratch, you should wait four to six weeks before using. :). You could melt up a small experimental batch, separate it, add something different to each section, then test how it affects the soap’s look and feel. Thanks again!! I hope others will learn as much from both of you as I have today. Glycerin soap base does not require as much time and ⦠The indirect heat will melt the soap in a consistent way without the fear of scorching it. Can I just use this lye solution in place of re-hydrating lye crystals & NOT add water called for in the lye calculators? 3. next. Hi Becky, There is no milk mentioned in this post, so I’m not quite sure how to answer that. The information on this site is for idea-sharing only. Hi Jenn! Thanks for sharing that great tip with us! I like the perfect square shaped look. What they don’t tell you is that in M&P soap they have to add additional glycerine to counteract the drying properties of the alcohol used. Chop the melt and pour soap into chunks and add the oats and lavender. If you collect but are not ready to make a batch of soap, spread the coffee grounds on a lipped baking sheet in a thin layer & bake for anywhere from 15-30 minutes—depends on how thick layer is—or until dried thoroughly with NO moisture to mold them. I love Brambleberry too I just found your blog when I was looking for a natural eye wash-and found your calendula eye wash-making it now-I have some of my own flowers that I froze. of grated beeswax. One thing to note about lavender buds (and other herbal additives) is that they will eventually turn brown, so you’ll want to keep that in mind when planning. Then you will know what is in it! Melt a cup of the glycerin in your double boiler using very low heat. Learn how to incorporate herbs, flowers, essential oils, and other natural ingredients into melt and pour soap base, no handling of lye required! Hi tirrell! I love wholesale supplies plus too-they have a great list of all natural melt and pour soap bases which I use. I have a melt and pour soap section in my Amazon shop too with some stuff I frequently use for Melt & Pour that I buy from there: :) Here's the ONLY secret way to create your own natural soaps and not have to mess with lye. errr, the process I refer to in comment #5 should be #4. I won’t buy any other palm oil, knowing what’s happening the the forest & orangutans. Lard soap recipes are versatile and can be easily created. Never had a “bad” batch, the bases are so incredibly versatile and user friendly I am always amazed with what they accept and continue to come out SOAP: cleansing with abundant lather (some people gotta have that lather!) What about used coffee grounds? Stir the soap each time until it melts completely. I have a question regarding the melt and pour soap base. I am very happy that I have run across your site & will be eagerly devouring all aspects of it. She is food freelance writer and blogger as well as a full-time stay at home mother. Hi Carmela! How To Make Natural Soap Without Lye - Lipsticks & Lavender Keep them in the molds until they’re completely cooled and hardened, 4 to 5 hours. Aloe is prized for its ability to soothe itchy, hot or inflamed skin conditions. However, the moment you get complacent is when it get dangerous. Sounds like melt & pour might work out well for you. All soap is glycerine soap; as glycerine is a byproduct of the soap making process. Angela's work has appeared on many online publications like Yahoo!, eHow, and Leaf Group. The place I purchased it from recommended I add liquid soap…this did nothing! This is my favorite thing to do with melt and pour. It was for a Naturally Healing class. I’m completely new to this but want to give it a try and go all natural with my skin care products. is it true The scent of lavender helps to ease the mind and it relieves stress. If you click on one and make a purchase, I earn a small commission for sending a customer their way. How to make soap with or without lye wellness mama how to make oatmeal and honey goat milk soap without lye soap making method without lye lovetoknow no lye sensitive soap recipe lovely greens I hope the future batches are better behaved for you! I LOVE LOVE LOVE Kirk’s. Be careful when adding additional oils to M&P bases. Stir until it dissolves into the melted glycerin. Goats Milk Soap is fantastic for giving the body a smooth and silk feel and I know youâll love this recipe. Rebatching is another fun way to make herbal soap! a. f. I think someplace while researching this homemade lye process I saw that lime could be added as a catalyst (?) I think pretty much all melt and pour soap bases have coconut oil in them though. They all got to take a soap home (in the mold) that they FINALLY got to use a week ago! Thanks for the site links and information Ex Army Girl! One place to try is brambleberry.com – they have such nice customer service that if you did run into a problem, I think they’d be a lot more helpful than the place you purchased your product from. I heard that it changes. Rich lather in extremely hard water, rinses clean off skin with no film. Hi Debi! 4. http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Lye This site has a 13 step procedure with pictures on making your own lye for soap making. Hi Kathy! :) But, if you have a few kids that might dump everything in, you can offer up a little formula that they can follow. You can still use it sooner though. (I haven’t tried that myself though.) Hi Ann, I’ve never ran into that before. 1. It started a fight with my husband over the “expensive” homemade soap rather than buying the pre-made store stuff. I have read a lot about adding herbs but I would like to make it more moisturizing by adding either shea butter, cocoa butter, vitamin E, or maybe a little lanolin. I’m glad that you enjoyed the web site and hope you continue to grow stronger each day! It includes 50 fun recipes, design tutorials, and lots of helpful information on infusing soap base with herbs and flowers, and usage rates for natural colorants, essential oils, and other ingredients sourced from nature. Add the 1 tsp. Thanks a lot! Make your own lavender-scented soap without lye to enjoy a refreshing scent while you moisturize your skin. Great idea about making it at naptime when you have small children. The Nova Studio has some information on that & I believe they sell it: You can buy suspension soap base, so your herbs can be all the way through the soap. :) I can completely remember that feeling. I get my base at http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com They have a wide variety of bases including an all natural. You can find good bases out there, just look and understand the ingredients. For unusual oils I use FromNaturewithLove, they are expensive though. Place dry grounds in a covered container until ready to use. I have to wonder if you got a bad batch or something? I buy all my soap bases from Bramble Berry and have for 3yrs. Hi Tammy, I haven’t tried that method, but it sounds wonderful! It has helped my young child that has gone through puberty at an early age {genes, not cheap hormone laden food} get a handle on cystic like acne {along with 16 oz witch hazel & 5 uncoated aspirin added to it & used as a toner}. I taught my 1st CP soapmaking class last month. Once melted, add your herbs and oils (about 30 drops essential oil and 1/2 teaspoon herbs per ⦠Place the glycerin soap into a microwave safe container. If you have a really high olive oil soap, it usually benefits from waiting longer, in order to get a harder, longer lasting bar. Keep up the good work! So I’m going to try this myself. Can be used on face, body, hair & you can even brush your teeth with it. Great ideas, thanks! Hi Jan, thank you for this article. This is something I can do now and try making soap from scratch when the kids are older. (SFIC bases rank high in my eyes because their motto is: “As natural as we can make it” which appeals to my crunchy side, plus their bases feel nice on my skin.). Sealed plastic bags. Can you use almond milk instead of coconut milk? This was a good overview for those who are afraid at first to give lye a try. The simple answer to this question is Yes. I am recuperating from being rather ill this last number of months and am getting much better. It is the lye that turns fats into soap and itâs impossible to make soap, from scratch, without it. Aug 27, 2019 - Are you interested in learning how to make soap for beginners? Now I’m ok with it – I just make sure to use gloves and goggles. :), Hi, I love thus idea but am allergic to soy. Put it in your Pyrex and melt it in the microwave or in a double boiler over low heat. Microwave the soap for one minute. I will eventually bye lye & then see which makes the better soap product in the end. :) I suggest that you browse through http://www.soapqueen.com. (And when my children were little I’d make my soap at naptime. And also No. There’s also the “I made this all by myself!” cool factor. How to make soap from scratch without lye? Cover the top loosely with a heatproof saucer. As an Amazon Asssociate we earn from qualifiying purchases. I think you could try leaving the aloe out – it can be aloe gel or aloe liquid. Hi Jan!! Lye by itself would be harmful to your skin. Cover the top loosely with a heatproof saucer. and more info on how biodegradable it is: What is the difference between Bulk and Brambleberry? Learn how to make soap using the melt and pour soap making method for fun novelty soap gifts the kids lover. My soap base has been seizing esp when I use clear bases. I just ladle it into a measuring cup and add color, herbs or emollients. I have been making my own soap, bath products, & candles for over 40 yrs. Using flower petals in soap is indeed a challenge. No waste! for exfoliation purposes. I am a beginner and will definitely try this. Could that stop be skipped or do we absolutely need the gel ? Unmold the soaps and wrap them tightly. There are so many creative ways to use melt and pour soap base; I love that I can get my kids involved too! I think my classes would really enjoy making these soaps…..even the boys! The only main difference I can think of is in what types of items they carry, probably vary. The scent of lavender helps to ease the mind and it relieves stress. up to 3 teaspoons total of additives such as oatmeal, poppy seeds, dried spices, cosmetic clay, honey, etc.). I use soap making supplies from Bulk apothecary (http://www.bulkapothecary.com/categories/soap-making-supplies.html). If you’re interested in combining natural colorants, essential oils, herbs, and flowers with melt and pour (glycerin) soap base – you’re going to love my new print book, Easy Homemade Melt & Pour Soaps – just released today! can I save them? I love the idea of homemade soap favors! Audra isn’t it addicting? Love your blog, follow you on Facebook and Pinterest and enjoy all your ebooks! The alcohol helps pop or dissolve any little bubbles on the surface of the soap. do you have any suggestions for me ? Pour the soap into a soap mold. While the soap heats, stir the arrowroot powder and aloe vera gel together until it’s very smooth, using a spoon to press out any lumps. Featuring a one-two-three punch of aloe powder, aloe gel and aloe soap base, this soap has a creamy lather that leaves skin soft and smooth. I have done a lot of experimenting with this base, I add different oils in small quantities & to make it harder I use palm kernel oil. Take the plunge and make some soap, yes with lye. I love the price and quality of the items. How to Make Your Own DIY Soap Without Lye | Stone Family ⦠:-), Hi Debra, I’m glad you enjoyed the information! Store them in a cool, dry place. Even if adding liquid soap did help, that sure is a lot of trouble for you to go through for something that’s supposed to be quick & easy! Try it! :). It was so much fun. I get a lot of the basic ingredients from places like Mountain Rose Herbs, Bramble Berry, Wholesale Supplies Plus, Soap Goods, Essentials by Catalina, and Amazon. I showed them how to make castile w/ oatmeal & honey. Remove the lavender soap from the molds and store them in sealed plastic bags to prevent them from attracting moisture. ⦠So.finding your web site was a great joy!Thanks. :), I used to be afraid of lye, but then realized that if you aren’t afraid to use bleach then you shouldn’t be afraid of the lye. It brought back memories of the clean I felt as a kid & had not really experienced in many years. Thank you for your patience with me & my lengthy post. It will be winter soon here in the mountains, so while I would love to be able to evaporate off the liquid, not sure I will be able to. They could also use these as gifts! Use EO Calc to determine the right amount for your projects. Pink: madder root powder (1/8 to 1/2 tsp per 4 oz), rose clay (1/4 to 1/2 tsp per 4 oz) It’s so safe, your kids can help you! Possibly the most often expressed sentiment I hear when it comes to soap making, goes something like: That is a completely justified fear and one that I shared for a very long time. I’ve ruined a lot of bases and money :( so frustrating. Thanks. One question; I have seen when some people make soap from scratch they mention having to wait six weeks before using the soap, even six months (not sure which one is better). But with two toddlers in the house, there is no way I could do it while they are awake and when they are asleep I’m usually bone tired and brain dead. (Though I’m working on a post about making soap from scratch without it!). Posted: (4 days ago) Easy Lemon Honey Soap Recipe Without Lye. I am making homemade soaps for favors to be given away at my Granddaughter’s wedding. Thank for the wonderful recipes :) I have a question about packaging though – i have been making melt and pour soaps but since i don’t wrap them in plastic, they get some moisture on them. Wouldn’t you know that right after I posted to your blog, I found another that answered some of my questions? This post – How to Make Herbal Soap Without Handling Lye {melt & pour} – was originally published September, 2013 and updated November, 2019. Essential oils of patchouli, lavender, rose geranium and sweet orange are used to give the Calendula petals will hold their color, and bachelor buttons (cornflower) will keep their pretty blue when sprinkled on top, but the rest won’t be attractive over time. :), Or… you can just buy your stuff… which is what I prefer :-), Oh I just love how these natural soaps turned out! This lavender soap recipe is both easy to make and smells amazing! These came out so pretty too. Here are a few ideas for natural colorants. Stir to mix the essential oil and dye into the melted soap. Yellow: lemon peel powder (1/2 tsp per 4 oz), saffron powder (just a tiny pinch) I’ve stayed away from soap making because of the lye. I personally stay away from M&P bases; as they contain some type of alcohol and can be drying on the skin. Does anyone have any idea how to figure the amount of lye is in solution? Before adding a natural colorant to soap, most will do best if you dilute them with about 2 to 3 times as much rubbing alcohol first. Or can we use them right away if it’s made from soap base? Dec 6, 2015 - For centuries, olive oil and olive oil-based skincare products have been known to provide many benefits to the skin. Although you could add essential oils, I prefer this soap completely unscented, in keeping with its gentle nature that makes it suitable for sensitive skin. https://www.amazon.com/shop/thenerdyfarmwife. The bases are designed to be complete and too much oil will alter their consistency. I have to admit, I’m a cold-process junkie so am not as familiar with the wide spectrum of things you can & can’t do with melt & pour. I do use other sites on occasion also. I see people using all sorts of expensive additives like poppy, chia, or flax seeds, etc. Lemon Honey Soap Recipe without Lye - Life-n-Reflection US. In a heatproof 4-cup (1-L) glass measuring container, combine the aloe vera powder, spirulina, water, aloe soap base and shea butter soap base. When it cures let the kids melt it down to make their own herbs and such. I’m allergic to coconut. Hi Mandy! Some links in this article are affiliate links. I’ll give the a try Thanks!! Hello, I’m trying to find the correct aloe vera gel. Soap Recipes Without Lye. LOL Not good for working with potentially dangerous ingredients. d. If I use it as is, would I need to add salt for hard bars? If chunks are present, microwave the soap in 30-second intervals. Add 10 drops of lavender essential oil. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Marshall University. I’m now confused as to what to do…look for, etc. However, once it combines with oil, it undergoes a complete transformation and turns into soap and glycerin – which is helpful to your skin. If you’re happy with what you’ve been getting from them, then sounds like a great place to shop! I do find that the clear base (like I used in this article) leaves my skin feeling a wee bit dry, so I think it’s a great idea to experiment with adding moisturizing ingredients! Thank you in advance. The website thenerdyfarmwife.com, operating under Honey Bee Hill Creatives LLC, is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. :) It’s much easier now that my kids are older. I also have several pages of helpful colorant samples in my print book, Easy Homemade Melt & Pour Soaps, as shown in the photo above. Instead of buying soap from the store , make your own low in lye , plain soap. Other than that, it’s a good project. Add three to four drops of purple soap dye if desired. Only a tiny bit at most. However, until you’re ready, or if you just aren’t interested into that kind of soap making – I’m here to tell you how to create your own unique herbal soaps, without handling the lye part. Hopefully someone knowledgeable will see this and chime in! Sodium hydroxide, or lye, is a major ingredient in soap-making. But in this case, do we have to wait until using the bar soaps? No reheating, or overheating in the microwave. e. Would long cure times for soap batches using this lye water be reasonable to expect because of high moisture content? :) what do you do to ruined bases? I also find I like HP soaping as it is no longer caustic after it goes through gel phase and is ready to use immediately though I do try to wait a week or two. It is the most wonderful soap as it is unadulterated. The name of your post came up during a search & brought me here, as I know it is IMPOSSIBLE to make soap WITHOUT lye. I’m sure I could do it if I read up on it enough and had the right equipment. Hi Kim, I hope you have lots of fun, making your soap! Spray bottle. When I discovered melt & pour, I was in heaven. I will need enough for about 250 people. Cut 4 oz. I was afraid too but then realized as long as you respect the lye and work carefully then it’s a snap! Happy soaping! All of the soap bases I’ve seen contain soy protein do you know of any that don’t? Hi Mel! I have found that a crock pot works best for melting a large quantity of base. All recipes are made and used at your own risk. Sounds about right…anyway I thought that you & your readers/followers might enjoy this site too, especially since I read that somebody referred to not having commercially available resources. I promise!! ), Yes, that’s exactly how I view it too! I have seen quite a few people n my area trying to sell M&P soap as anything but… I look at lye much the same as I do with electricity. Do you have a link to an image where you saw one? Thx for sharing ly-free soap tips. Congratulations to your granddaughter! Yes, coffee grounds are great in soap (I have a coffee and cream recipe coming to the blog this month or next.) You’ll love it! Or what is making it not lather? Lard soap is wonderfully creamy and so good for your skin. I’m afraid I have no good advice about homemade lye solutions. https://thenovastudio.com/things-we-love-biodegradable-shrinkwrap/ Place 1 pound of glycerin goatâs milk soap inside a microwavable bowl. Thanks for the info too on Kirk’s Castile soap – I’ll have to check it out! This Lavender Goat Milk Soap Recipe is a fantastic recipe for homemade soap.In fact I love the smell of Lavender. and thanks for referring Berry store. Would a crock pot liner or turkey roasting bag work to speed clean-up & make it an easier pour into molds? Some people think that lather must equal bubbles which is why I ask. 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