Grannyscandles Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 These are all the rave on sites where wool clothing items are made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbren Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 I think they are also referred to as 'felted soaps'. I've never made them, but I've seen some beautiful ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 I've seen them discussed here but it seems like they'd be kind of yucky with body-stuff after a few washings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetiepie Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 They are soaps with a lot of lanolin added to lanolize the wool, in other words, make it water resistant.I think a 100% coconut or lard bar with a low superfat and lots of lanolin would be a good place to start with these.I've read that a lot of people prefer a liquid wool wash and a separate lanolizer, but I'm sure many use bars as well.BTW, felted soaps are an entirely different beast. They are soaps with their own built in washcloth. I'm not sure how I feel about them, but I've seen some lovely ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamtam Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 yes I have made quite a few of them, search the BB gallery forum for felted soap and you will see my post with pictures. if you have questions about making them, feel free to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbren Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 They are soaps with a lot of lanolin added to lanolize the wool, in other words, make it water resistant.I think a 100% coconut or lard bar with a low superfat and lots of lanolin would be a good place to start with these.I've read that a lot of people prefer a liquid wool wash and a separate lanolizer, but I'm sure many use bars as well.BTW, felted soaps are an entirely different beast. They are soaps with their own built in washcloth. I'm not sure how I feel about them, but I've seen some lovely ones.Thank you...I stand corrected...see, you CAN learn something new every day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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