Guest guest Posted June 7, 2004 Report Share Posted June 7, 2004 Thanks, to all who have responded to my tallow in soap question. I'm not opposed to using tallow, ie, I don't need a pure vegetarian soap. Just the idea of having to find a butcher who can supply me with suet, then having to do the preparation myself, and what it must smell like, well, it sounded very unappealing. I'm pretty overwhelmed with this whole CP soap-making to begin with, with all the steps and safety precautions involved. And now this?? If I could just go to the store and BUY tallow, like one would buy lard....but from what I've read, it's not something that's sold commercially. I like the idea someone suggested of using vege oils, then superfatting with shea butter, to get that creaminess I gather the tallow gives to the finished product. Anyway, off to check out some other books. Susan Miller Cavitch, you say? Any other suggestions?? Christy BOTANICAL AROMATICS My Company in the Making _______________ Getting married? Find great tips, tools and the latest trends at MSN Life Events. http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=married Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2004 Report Share Posted June 7, 2004 Shea butter in cp is awesome....very very creamy soap!! I use it in my lavender soap. Herbal hugs, Helaine Herbal teas and more! www.misshelaineous.com _______________ Getting married? Find great tips, tools and the latest trends at MSN Life Events. http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=married Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2004 Report Share Posted June 7, 2004 Hi christy, Suet is not tallow, suet is fat from around the kidneys on cattle. Tallow is rendered fat from cattle. They have very different properties. You can buy tallow, in blocks - its just called Beef Fat? Mary Well, Naturally At 06:26 PM 6/6/2004 -0700, Christy Greenway wrote: >Thanks, to all who have responded to my tallow in soap question. I'm not >opposed to using tallow, ie, I don't need a pure vegetarian soap. Just >the idea of having to find a butcher who can supply me with suet, then >having to do the preparation myself, and what it must smell like, well, it >sounded very unappealing. I'm pretty overwhelmed with this whole CP >soap-making to begin with, with all the steps and safety precautions >involved. And now this?? > >If I could just go to the store and BUY tallow, like one would buy >lard....but from what I've read, it's not something that's sold >commercially. I like the idea someone suggested of using vege oils, then >superfatting with shea butter, to get that creaminess I gather the tallow >gives to the finished product. > >Anyway, off to check out some other books. Susan Miller Cavitch, you say? > Any other suggestions?? > > > >Christy >BOTANICAL AROMATICS >My Company in the Making > >_______________ >Getting married? Find great tips, tools and the latest trends at MSN Life >Events. http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=married > > > > >Step By Step Instructions On Making Rose Petal Preserves: >http://www.av-at.com/stuff/rosejam.html > >To adjust your group settings (i.e. go no mail) see the following link: >/join > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2004 Report Share Posted June 7, 2004 Hi Christy, >If I could just go to the store and BUY tallow, like one would buy >lard....but from what I've read, it's not something that's sold >commercially. I like the idea someone suggested of using vege oils, then >superfatting with shea butter, to get that creaminess I gather the tallow >gives to the finished product. Creamy and very moisturizing and gentle to the skin for sure. > >Anyway, off to check out some other books. Susan Miller Cavitch, you say? > Any other suggestions?? Soapmakers Companion is a must especially if you are just beginning. Cavitch does a great job making a newbie feel confident enough to jump right in. www.millersoap.com is great too. She has lots of recipes to share and good stuff on her site too. The all veggie soap is one of my favorites. Have fun! Margaret _______________ Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee® Security. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2004 Report Share Posted June 7, 2004 Hi Christy > If I could just go to the store and BUY tallow, like one would buy > lard....but from what I've read, it's not something that's sold > commercially. You should be able to buy tallow from suppliers there. You can buy just about everything else in the US while us poor Aussies lament about not being able to get decent supplies, packaging etc that is available everywhere there! The first soap I made was from tallow - I bought suet and rendered it myself. The house stunk for about three days and from that point I've made vegetable soaps. I later found out that it's possible to buy refined and deodorised tallow from suppliers here. Someone on this list might be able to suggest a supplier, otherwise try the ones where you can buy your regular soapmaking supplies. If they can't help you they might be able to suggest someone who can. Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2004 Report Share Posted June 7, 2004 I buy beef tallow already rendered at Columbus in Chicago. It has the consistency of shortening but makes for a very nice hard bar of soap when combined with olive oil and coconut oil. Peggy The Lowell McNaughton Soap Co. " Soap, is a lot like faith. It doesn't reach its full potential, until you use it. " Peggy Lowell 1-715-426-0261 peggy www.splendidsoap.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2004 Report Share Posted June 7, 2004 Christi, if you look at the columbus foods website... under the soapers oils, Mike offers commercial tallow... I think you need to buy about 50 lbs of it...but you can refrigerate or freexe it. At 06:40 AM 6/7/2004, you wrote: >If I could just go to the store and BUY tallow, like one would buy >lard....but from what I've read, it's not something that's sold >commercially. I like the idea someone suggested of using vege oils, then >superfatting with shea butter, to get that creaminess I gather the tallow >gives to the finished product. Your source for superb Essential Oils, Aromatherapy Accessories, Information, Books and more! Visit us at: <http://www.naturesgift.com> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 Hi Christi, I make all veggie soaps. Nothing against tallow or lard, it's just my personal preference. There is a great website at http://millersoap.com/ Kathy Miller has a super informative website and helped me out a lot when I first started making soap many moons ago. Click on the link for Design Your Own Recipe where she has the properties of almost all the oils. It's a great place to start. I've also liked reading Susan Miller Cavitch's books although IMO you don't need a preservative for soap. Her book is informative and good to use as a guideline, but I prefer Kathy Miller's site overall. HTH and welcome to the world of soap making!!! Nikie Brown After The Rayne - Handmade Soaps and Toiletries nbrown http://www.aftertherayne.com 936-203-3188 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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