lucid dreamer Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 This will be the first time I would be doing a batch of soap, and I would like to use what I already have at home if possible. I currently have the following ingredients: Olive oil, canola oil, sunflower oil, corn oil, vegetable oil and lard. Is it possible to create a good soap with what I have? What amounts should I include of each oil? I have tried to find coconut oil and palm oil at the local grocery store to no availability. I would like to start with what I have available to give soap making a try before ordering oils online. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 I assume your "vegetable oil" is 100% soybean oil? (Check the back label.) :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie*dust Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 Look for coconut at a Super Walmart.. its by LuAnne I think, small 2 or 3 lb jar for under $4.00, if I remember right, its in the aisle with all the other oils and lard as well. Or if you have a natural food store close, you can get coconut and palm there, just they are a bit pricey.You can make a decent soap with grocery oils, dont let that stop you, if you think you cant.First you will find alot of info(with recipes) on Kathy Miller's website and it is a place where alot of us started, I believe the link is http://millersoap.com .Make sure you read up about Lye safety.... wear protective gear, including a mask. pix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucid dreamer Posted April 15, 2006 Author Share Posted April 15, 2006 Crafty1 - I have the Crisco pure vegetable oil. The only ingredient is shows is soybean oil. Is this okay?pixie - Thanks for your suggestion. I would try and find the Coconut and Palm at Super Walmart. Wish me luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 That is what I started out with and the soap was great!!! The veggie oil is pure soybean, so you are fine there.You shouldn't have a problem finding the coconut, I have yet to find palm in a local store.Good luck in your new venture!Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Yes, the soybean oil will be fine. If you can get some coconut, you can use a good "grocery store" recipe using coconut, lard, and olive. Substitute some soy for part of the olive if you want to keep your costs down. Soy makes lovely soap. Hth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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