Michi Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 Thanks to Carmen and her oil co-op I received some wonderful oils yesterday! I'm still petrified to try CP, so gonna do some more reading, especially about mixing the lye etc. but here's what I have now, whaddya think??avocado oil 1lbolive oil 2lb.coconut oil 4 lbPKO 2lband these I already had on hand just waiting for the good stuff:shea butter 9lblard 2lbsafflower oil (big bottle)small amount of cocoa butterand my lye of courseI tried to get some castor oil from Carmen but no luck, and I can only find it in the tiniest of bottles for too much money, locally. Ok, off to read some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 It's really not that scary. Just make sure to have the little ones out of the house the first time so you can concentrate fully. After a while it will be no big deal. Good Luck. I want my oils from Carmen. They were shipped on the second and you are furthur away than me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted November 10, 2005 Author Share Posted November 10, 2005 Carrie, how did you have Carmen send them? I just had 9lbs. so she was able to shove it all in a flat rate priority box. But if she sent it fedex or ups ground it could take a little longer I think.I don't think it's really SCARY per say, it's just there is soooooo much info. I need to learn, and then try and put it all together. And since math has never been my thang, I'm always second and third guessing myself. LOLI still need to get gloves and a good stick blender, I think the one I have is just not powerful enough, I've had it for a LOOOOONG time, and although it works well for lighter mixing, I had a hard time trying to mix my shea butter with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heather_dw Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 I was very freaked out the first time I attempted cpop (just ask Carmen..lol).It's not too bad. Just make sure you have all your ingredients prepared and have the instructions and your recipe printed out so you can have them right next to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainmadness Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 Sounds like you have a good oil selection. My first batch was Crisco, olive oil, and coconut oil! Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Thanks Michi, I got them today. Which reminds me, I need to pm Carmen...lol.I made sure I had Robin's tutorial printed out and on the work table while I was making the soap. It helped tons.Good luck, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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