Guest guest Posted April 25, 2002 Report Share Posted April 25, 2002 I don't know the answer to any of your questions, but GOOD LUCK!!! Patty Corapi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2002 Report Share Posted April 25, 2002 OK, a few emergency questions . . . I really don't think my lye had sufficiently cooled, but since I have a lot of unsaturated fats, Cavitch Miller says I can let it ganh out for up to 16 hours. So I'm stirring intermittently and waiting, then I'll start up again full force. Is this going to work? Also, do you all use breathing masks? The lye is waaaayyyyy smelly, and I'm very sensitive. We've got open windows and I did go outside for 10 minutes while waiting for lye to cool. I was thinking of putting a bit of honey in it if I ever get to trace -- what does honey do to the texture? Thanks, Debbie deb http://www.bodyhealthcenter.com Coming Soon http://www.bhcdecadence.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2002 Report Share Posted April 25, 2002 Deb, mix the lye OUTSIDE. the fumes WILL burn your lungs. Ye gads girl, read the books safety part before you do a batch again! Are you not on any soap lists? I don't know if your batch will gel up. My third batch I made with unrefined hemp and it never gelled, I threw it out. Although someone said later I could have rebatched. I don't care for rebatching. What does 'ganh out' mean? Wear a eye goggles when you mix the lye in with the oils. My first try, I had on goggles, a long sleeve shirt, a kerchief around me nose and gloves. LOL SO glad there's no pix. I still wear goggles. Janine www.HerbaTherapy.com join the newsletter for specials! HerbaTherapynews- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2002 Report Share Posted April 25, 2002 Aack! I did read the safety part -- I read some stuff online and I read Cavitch Miller 3 times before I did this batch. It doesn't say to mix it outside, just to go outside after you mix it to get frsh air, which I did. And the windows were open. And I looked much like you -- goggles, gloves, no exposed sikn. I really was playing it safe! I have no idea what I meant by gahn out -- a not-so-obvious typo, but it can take that long to get to trace, was what I meant. I think I need a soaping list, lol! And I know there is stuff in the archives about rebatching, so I'll check that -- thanks! Thanks also, Patty, for the empathy! : - ) Debbie deb http://www.bodyhealthcenter.com Coming Soon http://www.bhcdecadence.com > Deb, mix the lye OUTSIDE. the fumes WILL burn your lungs. Ye gads girl, read the books safety part before you do a batch again! > > Are you not on any soap lists? > > I don't know if your batch will gel up. My third batch I made with unrefined hemp and it never gelled, I threw it out. Although someone said later I could have rebatched. I don't care for rebatching. > > What does 'ganh out' mean? > > Wear a eye goggles when you mix the lye in with the oils. > My first try, I had on goggles, a long sleeve shirt, a kerchief around me nose and gloves. LOL SO glad there's no pix. I still wear goggles. > > Janine > www.HerbaTherapy.com > join the newsletter for specials! > HerbaTherapynews- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2002 Report Share Posted April 25, 2002 Hi Debbie, I too mix my lye outside. I hold my breath and turn my head into my shoulder a bit when I need a breath. I leave it outside in a safe place to cool also, away from where animals or kids could possibly get to it. Girl you need a stick blender! The soap traces in about 10 minutes. If you have a whisk try whipping it for a bit (carefully) with that. I don't take my goggles off till that soap is covered and heating up. If you add honey it will make your soap lather thick and creamy and add emollience. I make a honey oat and almond bar that is to die for. Plus the smell is yummy! Too much and it will be sticky though. Good luck! > " Debra McDuffee " <deb > > > my first soap batch -- in process! >Thu, 25 Apr 2002 11:52:57 -0400 > >OK, a few emergency questions . . . > >I really don't think my lye had sufficiently cooled, but since I have a lot >of unsaturated fats, Cavitch Miller says I can let it ganh out for up to 16 >hours. So I'm stirring intermittently and waiting, then I'll start up >again >full force. Is this going to work? > >Also, do you all use breathing masks? The lye is waaaayyyyy smelly, and >I'm >very sensitive. We've got open windows and I did go outside for 10 minutes >while waiting for lye to cool. > >I was thinking of putting a bit of honey in it if I ever get to trace -- >what does honey do to the texture? > >Thanks, >Debbie >deb >http://www.bodyhealthcenter.com >Coming Soon http://www.bhcdecadence.com > _______________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 Debra, If you have a hand held mixer you can use it to speed up trace. Start it on low and if you feel comfortable, click it up one notch. Don't go to " high " speed unless you have someone with you to hold a large towel around the bowl to catch the splatters. *chuckles* :-) This is what I did until I aquired a stick blender. Definitely mix your lye outside next time... if you don't have a safe spot away from children/animals.... put the jar/bowl of mixed lye in a bucket and put a box over the top of it. I usually put a jar in a plastic 5 gallon bucket (it's the only size I have) just in case the jar breaks... the spill is contained and easy to dispose of and clean up. I use a long stainless steel spoon to mix the lye into the water. I use the same spoon to stir the lye into the fats. I have a jug of vinegar (I use apple cider) handy just in case of accidents. I also have some water/vinegar mixed up in a cup (50/50) in case I accidently splash some of the lye onto me... it's quick to pour some on the splash and then wash with cold water afterwards. After the lye is poured into the fats I put the jar back into the bucket and add vinegar and water to it to neutralize the lye residue still in the jar. If you have sensitive skin, dilute the vinegar water before applying on your skin. A friend of mine has sensitive skin and she was stirring her first batch of soap without long sleeves to cover her arms. The fumes from the lye caused her arms to start burning. I handed her the cup of vinegar/water and she poured it on her arms (over the sink not the soap *smiles*) and said it relieved the burning immediately. I also had her wash with water and I took over the stiring. If you have any more questions please ask :-) Regina Taylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 Thatnks so much for these practical tips. I love the way you get so far away from the lye -- I'm trying that next time! Would you believe that I did use a handmixer?! It just took some time, I think maybe b/c of the oil combo I used. It did finally turn into a beautiful custard, creamy white, and I added orange and lavener eos and ground ginger. It smells heavenly and now I only have to wait a month (!) to try it out. I am not so good with patience, so I think I'll be trying hp or cpop soon, lol! Debbie deb http://www.bodyhealthcenter.com Coming Soon http://www.bhcdecadence.com > Debra, > If you have a hand held mixer you can use it to speed up trace. Start it on low and > if you feel comfortable, click it up one notch. Don't go to " high " speed unless you > have someone with you to hold a large towel around the bowl to catch the splatters. > *chuckles* :-) This is what I did until I aquired a stick blender. > > Definitely mix your lye outside next time... if you don't have a safe spot away from > children/animals.... put the jar/bowl of mixed lye in a bucket and put a box over the > top of it. > I usually put a jar in a plastic 5 gallon bucket (it's the only size I have) just in > case the jar breaks... the spill is contained and easy to dispose of and clean up. I > use a long stainless steel spoon to mix the lye into the water. I use the same spoon > to stir the lye into the fats. > > I have a jug of vinegar (I use apple cider) handy just in case of accidents. I also > have some water/vinegar mixed up in a cup (50/50) in case I accidently splash some of > the lye onto me... it's quick to pour some on the splash and then wash with cold water > afterwards. After the lye is poured into the fats I put the jar back into the bucket > and add vinegar and water to it to neutralize the lye residue still in the jar. > If you have sensitive skin, dilute the vinegar water before applying on your skin. A > friend of mine has sensitive skin and she was stirring her first batch of soap without > long sleeves to cover her arms. The fumes from the lye caused her arms to start > burning. I handed her the cup of vinegar/water and she poured it on her arms (over > the sink not the soap *smiles*) and said it relieved the burning immediately. I also > had her wash with water and I took over the stiring. > > If you have any more questions please ask :-) > > Regina Taylor 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 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 Ooooooo! I am definitely trying honey in my next batch! : - ) Debbie deb http://www.bodyhealthcenter.com Coming Soon http://www.bhcdecadence.com > If you add honey it will make your soap lather thick and creamy and add > emollience. I make a honey oat and almond bar that is to die for. Plus the > smell is yummy! Too much and it will be sticky though. > > Good luck! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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