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I dont do either, though I admit that having seen "that Allsop woman" at Christmas, and knowing a few soapies has made me want to have at least one go - I will probably make a single batch and if it works, use the soap as stocking fillers at Christmas.. I wont be aiming to compete with Unilever and Proctor & Gamble though, I just dont have the outlet to dispose of so much soap!

I love the idea of the iced coconut! Sounds gorgeous- oooooooo, you're making me want to make soap again now lol! I'm just too busy at the moment though!

Hi Carolee, nice to meet you
I've just taken a look at your website, how lovely (my second passion is needlework). I am very much a practical sewer these days, clothes, curtains and cushions. You have some very beautiful things there.
Thank you for the welcome

Wow Sue, you really have been getting into this soap-making malarky haven't you? All sounds wonderful! I love the part where you went into the kitchen looking like you were ready to diffuse a bomb! Hilarious. I wonder once we are all done up in the protective stuff whether it is possible to move freely enough to actually make the soap. I use caustic soda to unblock the sinks so I know how much it burns when you get a splashback.
It must be awful having to wait the 4 weeks for the soap to cure. Have you tried hot process Sue - that can be used without the torturous waiting time, although I hear it is not as attractive looking.

Well, I did say that I was addicted LOL. I should have got my husband to take a photo of the first time, I still fall about laughing at what I must have looked like although I wouldn't mind one of those visors they use in hospitals instead of the goggles. I think I had as much padding on as bomb disposal wear!!!!

Most of the literature that I have read recommends that soap is left for at least 4 weeks to cure. My first batch was made on 31/1/10 but I have been testing it in the bath and no adverse effects yet ( don't think that I look like an advert for 'Shaun of the Dead' at least skin still intact)

Not sure how to post photos but when I can I will let you see what I have been making.

I have read about hot process soap but so far I have not tried it yet. I have already pinched most of the pots, jugs and wooden spoons from the kitchen, plus the stick blender, I think I might be pushing my luck taking the slow cooker as well. I like the idea that hot process can be used straight away though, so I will put it on my long list of 'To Do's'.

Hi Sue

Welcome to the forum

Jane

For you photos Sue...you'll need to host them somewhere like imageshack or photobucket (both are free) and once they're uploaded just copy and paste the image code into your post and voila! they'll appear!

Hi Jane, just looked at your website and I am very impressed, your soaps look delish!! Very interested that you do courses, hope to try one real soon. Thank you for the welcome

Thanks Nickie, just about to go and look at Imageshack and Photobucket (where do they get those names lol), thanks for the tip

I've never thought of that actually - shack and bucket hmm, very imaginative - not!!