tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507019520537221461.post945337531373451768..comments2023-11-11T01:50:28.997-06:00Comments on Easy Frugal Living: Making Handmade Soap in a blenderLisa B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08117238535383493210noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507019520537221461.post-53746590894274527892013-01-05T08:27:57.187-06:002013-01-05T08:27:57.187-06:00Do you have any detailed instructions? I would li...Do you have any detailed instructions? I would like to try it. I have never made bar soap before.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11357324171923011161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507019520537221461.post-25590094714409348182012-08-01T15:33:53.789-05:002012-08-01T15:33:53.789-05:00TAH I felt the same way for the longest time. Onc...TAH I felt the same way for the longest time. Once I finally did it the first time, it took the scary out of it and it's quite simple.Lisa B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08117238535383493210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507019520537221461.post-69207244377586463832012-07-31T21:46:21.182-05:002012-07-31T21:46:21.182-05:00I need to try this! I'm scared to use lye but...I need to try this! I'm scared to use lye but I need to get over it! :)American Homemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18118562297826392361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507019520537221461.post-52553050767668520392012-05-27T22:24:01.277-05:002012-05-27T22:24:01.277-05:00I always peek too! :DI always peek too! :DLisa B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08117238535383493210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507019520537221461.post-91640365667456907482012-03-23T10:38:17.008-05:002012-03-23T10:38:17.008-05:00I just made some soap in a blender today. Mine has...I just made some soap in a blender today. Mine has a stainless steel jar that we reserve for non- food applications. <br />It seemed to suddenly heat up and almost separate and I thought Yeooow!! ...yet another experiment that failed. But I stuck it into a an ice bath and carried on and within a couple of minutes I had a gorgeous thick trace. Hope it sets... though I have not been able to resist several peeks at it through the course of the day.<br />RashmiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507019520537221461.post-29832375520754714532012-02-28T07:41:39.926-06:002012-02-28T07:41:39.926-06:00It turned out well. I over blended it and know fo...It turned out well. I over blended it and know for next time. I can't wait to be able to actually use it and see the difference in how it feels on my skin.Lisa B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08117238535383493210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507019520537221461.post-63551625527895144862012-02-20T19:54:59.056-06:002012-02-20T19:54:59.056-06:00Very interesting. :-) Never heard of putting it in...Very interesting. :-) Never heard of putting it in the blender before. How did it turn out?Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14904921240840944999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507019520537221461.post-9973836482563263242012-02-17T21:10:12.880-06:002012-02-17T21:10:12.880-06:00Sonya thank you!
Annie it is some kinda plastic. ...Sonya thank you!<br /><br />Annie it is some kinda plastic. I bought it specifically to make soap so if it etches it I won't mind.Lisa B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08117238535383493210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507019520537221461.post-74756285928645520442012-02-17T19:53:32.714-06:002012-02-17T19:53:32.714-06:00Sorry, I misread that...I thought you meant the ca...Sorry, I misread that...I thought you meant the castor oil was as thick as a shake and I couldn't figure out why. LOL!<br /><br />Does your blender have a glass container? Mine is polycarbonate plastic and I'm not sure I want to use it for making soap in case the lye etches it or something.Annie Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123644833186800503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507019520537221461.post-25807532733086729732012-02-17T17:22:22.485-06:002012-02-17T17:22:22.485-06:00You are so impressive!You are so impressive!Sonya Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01985227040902078422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507019520537221461.post-91030749257462586052012-02-17T16:31:39.450-06:002012-02-17T16:31:39.450-06:00Annie the castor oil straight from the bottle isn&...Annie the castor oil straight from the bottle isn't any thicker than vegetable oil but it causes a QUICK trace, as does the lard. The blender I got at the thrift store is a dandee! lol This one has a big 50 ounce jar on it so I think I may try a bigger recipe next time.Lisa B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08117238535383493210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507019520537221461.post-23882815233075971332012-02-17T14:22:37.060-06:002012-02-17T14:22:37.060-06:00Yay! That looks like a nice thick trace. I have ...Yay! That looks like a nice thick trace. I have trouble getting ours to trace much at all. I've thought about using our blender (or rather, getting a thrift store blender just for soap). I might now. We started using a paint stirring drill bit on a power drill, then tried a submersion blender (stick blender), then finally a hand held mixer. The mixer works best of those three.<br /><br />I was surprised to hear that the castor oil was thick. The castor oil we bought a few weeks ago poured just fine.<br /><br />I do wear nitrile exam gloves when I'm making soap, but I'm bad and don't wear goggles (just my normal glasses) or a respirator mask. As long as mix outside or in the garage with the door open, the fumes don't get to me. Another good thing to remember is to have a bottle of vinegar nearby in case you get lye or just-mixed soap on your skin.<br /> <br />Can't wait to hear what you think of it after it cures.Annie at Haphazard Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13697469094043846339noreply@blogger.com