I made 2 more soaps yesterday. I don't know what happened to the first soap I started. But it took nearly all day. I had to add lye twice to it. And more oil. I added cater oil. It finally started to thicken up. And was drying as soon as I took the spoon out. Just weird. This has never happened to me before. I was going to make a rosemary-mint, but decided to go for a honey-oatmeal.
I came over to the studio this morning to check on it. It was SO hard! I didn't know if it was going to cut. But it did. It is perfect. I took this little piece to the sink and it's got really good lather already. And smell like honey. So I am well pleased with it.
So on the left is the cedarwood. On the right is the honey-oatmeal.
These are the 3 soaps I made last week.
On top is the Dragon's Blood. It has darkened considerably since I put it on the rack to cure. Smells so good.
In the middle is the Spiced Mahogany. It reminds me of Old Spice.
And on the bottom is my special Apple Cider-Cinnamon. I usually use my own apple cider, but only had a gallon frozen. So last week I got some from Wheeler's Orchard at the farmer's market. I use it in place of water or milk. I added some ground nutmeg and cinnamon EO. I usually add clove EO but didn't have any. So I put some ground nutmeg and cinnamon on top. It smells so good.
And that's all the soap for now. I'll see how much I have left after this weekend's holiday market.
I made another hat from Amarillo's wool. Just knit all the way. Pretty, but I like the basket weave hat better. So I can take orders for it if anyone wants one like it.
1 comment:
I love a good honey oatmeal soap. Not only a great aroma but so soothing on the skin. And I need all the soothing I can get when the crazy cold dry weather sets in. hope you do well at the markets.
Do you do farmers markets in the summer time?
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