Guest guest Posted April 7, 2002 Report Share Posted April 7, 2002 For someone who's never done this, would it be better to start with the non-lye type? Bare in mind, I know n-o-t-h-i-n-g about any of this, where do I start? Thanks, Isis --- Margaret Helm-Duell <naturalindulgences wrote: > Hi Debbie, > > cp=cold process > hp=hot process > cphp=the combo of the two which hp pretty much > covers really > cpop=cold process, oven process > > Cold process you wait for the lye and oils to cool > to a specific temp before > mixing together. You then mold and let " cook " . > These soaps have to cure > before using. > > Hot process soapmaking is like the crockpot type. > You don't have to wait > for the lye to cool you can just mix it with the > oils right in the crockpot > and then cook the soap for an hour or so. You mold > it, cool it and then can > use it right away. > > I consider the cphp when you start off doing cp but > then decide to cook it > instead. Like the crock pot method you can use the > soap right after you cut > it or unmold it. > > I've not done the cpop, but it is becoming very > popular in the soaping > world. That is where you do your cold process get > it to trace, pour into an > oven safe mold (whatever that is) and then bake it > in the oven at a low temp > for however long it takes to cook. This too doesn't > have to cure as long as > the cp only. > > You really should give soapmaking a try. However, > be prepared to become > addicted if you should like it. > > Margaret (a soap making junkie) > > > > " Debra McDuffee " <deb > > > > > >Re: Soap Making Mystery > >Sat, 6 Apr 2002 16:32:22 -0500 > > > >I'm not a soaper, but I sure am a wanna-be! Can > someone explain to me what > >HP and CPHP are? > > > >Thanks! > >Debbie > >deb > >http://www.bodyhealthcenter.com > > > _______________ > Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: > http://mobile.msn.com > > Tax Center - online filing with TurboTax http://taxes./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2002 Report Share Posted April 7, 2002 Hi Debbie, cp=cold process hp=hot process cphp=the combo of the two which hp pretty much covers really cpop=cold process, oven process Cold process you wait for the lye and oils to cool to a specific temp before mixing together. You then mold and let " cook " . These soaps have to cure before using. Hot process soapmaking is like the crockpot type. You don't have to wait for the lye to cool you can just mix it with the oils right in the crockpot and then cook the soap for an hour or so. You mold it, cool it and then can use it right away. I consider the cphp when you start off doing cp but then decide to cook it instead. Like the crock pot method you can use the soap right after you cut it or unmold it. I've not done the cpop, but it is becoming very popular in the soaping world. That is where you do your cold process get it to trace, pour into an oven safe mold (whatever that is) and then bake it in the oven at a low temp for however long it takes to cook. This too doesn't have to cure as long as the cp only. You really should give soapmaking a try. However, be prepared to become addicted if you should like it. Margaret (a soap making junkie) > " Debra McDuffee " <deb > > >Re: Soap Making Mystery >Sat, 6 Apr 2002 16:32:22 -0500 > >I'm not a soaper, but I sure am a wanna-be! Can someone explain to me what >HP and CPHP are? > >Thanks! >Debbie >deb >http://www.bodyhealthcenter.com _______________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2002 Report Share Posted April 8, 2002 Thanks so much Margaret -- any good books you can recommend on how to get started? It sounds like the hp is a bit easier for the novice, am I right? Debbie deb http://www.bodyhealthcenter.com > Hi Debbie, > > cp=cold process > hp=hot process > cphp=the combo of the two which hp pretty much covers really > cpop=cold process, oven process > > Cold process you wait for the lye and oils to cool to a specific temp before > mixing together. You then mold and let " cook " . These soaps have to cure > before using. > > Hot process soapmaking is like the crockpot type. You don't have to wait > for the lye to cool you can just mix it with the oils right in the crockpot > and then cook the soap for an hour or so. You mold it, cool it and then can > use it right away. > > I consider the cphp when you start off doing cp but then decide to cook it > instead. Like the crock pot method you can use the soap right after you cut > it or unmold it. > > I've not done the cpop, but it is becoming very popular in the soaping > world. That is where you do your cold process get it to trace, pour into an > oven safe mold (whatever that is) and then bake it in the oven at a low temp > for however long it takes to cook. This too doesn't have to cure as long as > the cp only. > > You really should give soapmaking a try. However, be prepared to become > addicted if you should like it. > > Margaret (a soap making junkie) > > > > " Debra McDuffee " <deb > > > > > >Re: Soap Making Mystery > >Sat, 6 Apr 2002 16:32:22 -0500 > > > >I'm not a soaper, but I sure am a wanna-be! Can someone explain to me what > >HP and CPHP are? > > > >Thanks! > >Debbie > >deb > >http://www.bodyhealthcenter.com > > > _______________ > Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com > > > > How To Make Rose Petal Jam - Step By Step Instructions > http://www.av-at.com/stuff/rosejam.html > > To Un send a blank e-mail to: - > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2002 Report Share Posted April 8, 2002 Hey Debbie, I would highly recommend Susan Miller Cavitch's book " The Soapmaker's Companion " . It is so easy to read, has some great recipes, and has perfect instructions for cp soaping. I would recommend that you start with cp so that you have time to go through the process and watch the transformation of the " brew " . It is really kinda cool to open your mold the next day and see your soap. I wouldn't really say that hp is easier, but different. I made several batches of cp soap before I decided to try the hp double boiler method. I like both for specific reasons. When I made my rose soap, I did hp because you add the eo's/absolutes after it is cooked and you can use 1/2 the amount. So I made a rose soap with rose absolute. Spendy to do but smells great. Definately get her book, read it, then decide if you wanna do it Margaret > " Debra McDuffee " <deb > > >Re: types of soapmaking (was mystery) >Mon, 8 Apr 2002 13:26:44 -0400 > >Thanks so much Margaret -- any good books you can recommend on how to get >started? It sounds like the hp is a bit easier for the novice, am I right? > >Debbie >deb >http://www.bodyhealthcenter.com _______________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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