Comments on: How to Make Homemade Soap

on 10/5/2008 Candle colors are not a good idea you never no if they are skin safe. Never use homemade soaps for one week at least better to let it set for four to six weeks be very careful about the weight have a good scale before trying.
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on 8/16/2007 I always keep a small amount of white vinegar handy when I'm mixing Lye. Just dab the spot if you do splash.

on 1/22/2007 We seem to be having problems with the amout of water needed. As well as the first 2 steps.Can you please help by explaining more throughly ? Too get back to us please write to .... rosme123@aol.com and/or babybutterfly_55@hotmail.com

on 8/8/2006 Candle colorants are not always skin-safe and should never be used in soap. Skin-safe colorants can be purchased online and can sometimes be found at stores like Michael's and Hobby Lobby.

Soap making is a fantastic hobby. Do your research, learn everything you can about what properties different oils add, and then have fun!

on 11/22/2005 When working with lye, the first line of defense is to wear rubber gloves to protect your hands and forearms, an apron to protect clothing and body, and goggles to protect your eyes. Although rare, accidents do happen and when you least expect. Never feel so confident around lye and remember to mark your lye packaging as poison. Especially if you buy it in bulk and store it common-looking household containers.

on 11/22/2005 Soap is a little more complicated than cooking. If the lye, water, and oils are not in a fairly precise ratio and steps carefully followed, there is a good chance the finished product will contain undissolved lye crystals, or simply too much lye. All measurements are by weight, not volume, and should be weighed on a gram scale. The water must be weighed too.

on 11/22/2005 If you are using olive oil for your soap, check it every 12 hours after you have poured it into the mold. If the oil has separated out, stir. Soap is still caustic. Protect yourself.