Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Sage and lemon grass soap

Besides for opening my first attempt at canning after a few months of sitting on the shelf, I can think of no other scarier moment that when it came to making soap.

My first problem was the horror stories I had heard of fumes and burns. The other thought was "What if it doesn't work". The ingredients are expensive if you use oils and I hate to waste.

Well, for all those who want to try soap making, do give it a go. I have now made 7 batches of plain soap and we could never use anything else again unless hard pressed. This weekend saw the first batch of herb soap. It has turned out well.

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6 comments:

  1. Lois EvensenMay 11, 2010 at 5:25 PM

    Thank looks like so much fun with such wonderful soap to use when finished. Thanks for the link to the directions to make soap. This is something I surely have to try when I get home. :)

    Lois

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  2. Sigalit ChanaMay 11, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    Great Job! Thank you so much for sharing :D I am going to have to give it a try, once I build up the courage to =D

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  3. Carol NeelandsMay 12, 2010 at 3:55 AM

    Something I have always wanted to try but never had the courage.

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  4. AnonymousMay 12, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    Your herb soap looks wonderful Wendy. Looking forward to making some of our own.

    Blessings
    Shirley

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  5. Tanya MurrayMay 12, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    Thanks, I need a gentle push. I really want to make soap but I have the same fears you've mentioned. I also remember that feeling about about my first bottle too.

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  6. ChrisMay 13, 2010 at 12:59 PM

    Oh, it looks so lovely! Well done :o)

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