mauimom Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Well, folks. Yesterday must have been my day. I managed to make 24 perfectly burning, purfectly scented, perfectly colored French Vanilla voltives... ..AND the most beautiful Oatmeal & Honey (CP) Soap. La..de..da! :whoohoo: I have been trying for weeks. Now my friends in my mountain community can finally get their Christmas presents! santa wink Thanks for all your help. By George, I think I've got it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 maui did you post a pic of your soaps in the gallery? we need to see, you know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Mauimom, that's great. I remember the first perfect candles and soaps I made. What a feeling.BTW, there is no L in Votives...FYI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauimom Posted January 25, 2007 Author Share Posted January 25, 2007 Yea. I realize that I spelled votive wrong. Duh! Maybe that is why I had so much trouble. D'ya think? Anyway, I can't see posting pictures. No swirls, no fancy stuff, just good soap. 16 oz. lard, 9 oz. olive oil, 2 oz. sunflower oil, 1/2 cup pulverized oatmeal at trace along with 1 1/2 Tablespoon of fresh honey. I used the MMS directions for lye and water. Smells so good....even with no scent. I am so happy!! You have no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauimom Posted January 25, 2007 Author Share Posted January 25, 2007 Yea. I realize that I spelled votive wrong. Duh! Maybe that is why I had so much trouble. D'ya think? Anyway, I can't see posting pictures. No swirls, no fancy stuff, just good soap. 16 oz. lard, 9 oz. olive oil, 2 oz. sunflower oil, 1/2 cup pulverized oatmeal at trace along with 1 1/2 Tablespoon of fresh honey. I used the MMS directions for lye and water. Smells so good....even with no scent. I am so happy!! You have no idea. Woops!! I forgot 4 oz of Coconut Oil. Oh my! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 sounds like a great recipe. and you must be (rightfully) very proud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavenScentU Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Mauimom, my hubby asked me to make cinnamon & oatmeal soap. If I followed your recipe, how much cinnamon could I add? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauimom Posted January 26, 2007 Author Share Posted January 26, 2007 Mauimom, my hubby asked me to make cinnamon & oatmeal soap. If I followed your recipe, how much cinnamon could I add? Thanks!You know I almost added the cinnamon too. But I decided this first time to just go with the honey. But, I think for that size batch no more than 1/2 tsp. Because it would affect the color. And, right now, with the sunflower oil, the color is a beautiful cream/tan/light yellow. I like it, anyway. I was so happy that the oatmeal is well distributed throughout the mold. That would give me hope for the cinnamon, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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