Really Bad Soap
January 9, 2007
Because not every batch can be a good one!
The night before last I made a batch of soap and just knew something wasn’t right. It didn’t gel properly and the seizure it had was truly something to behold. This is from a tried- and- true recipe, but the fragrance oil was new. It was bad, but I was hoping to save it.
So, today I decided a rebatch was in order. I cut up the soap, threw it in the soap pot and tossed it back in the oven.
Once it melted down, I went ahead and added in a bit more FO. Hurm. That’s not pleasant. What would cover up that smell? Maybe I can save it and just use it around the house, so let’s try this. Nope. How about this? Naw…I know! This one.
Great- now to slosh it into the molds and I’m done.
Ah, the trials and tribulations of being a soap maker.
I’m proud to introduce you to my newest creation…
Looks like .. uhm .. like spoiled rocky road ice cream. And the scent?
Dead on for flea shampoo.
Current Score
Soap Gremlins: 1
Natural Magic Soaps: 0
Post Holiday Sale!
January 8, 2007
Join us for the Post Holiday Sale at Natural Magic Soaps!
Also, once the inventory is cleared out, we’re launching even more All Natural soaps! Here’s a peek at the exciting new additions:
Coastal Breeze : Grapefruit, Cedarwood, Geranium, Oakmoss
Flirt: Vanilla, Ylang Ylang
True Romance: Chamomile, Neroli, Petitgrain
Citrus Spa: Orange, Lemon, Petitgrain
Candied Almond: Lemon, Lavender, Bitter Almond, Ginger
Intoxication: Jasmine, Rose, Sandalwood
Science In Action
January 1, 2007
My daughter, a 5th grade student, has decided on her science project-
Saponification Experimentation: The Effect Of Soap On Our Environment
Her project basis is simple; she’s taken four liriope plants and is watering each with a ’special’ water.
Even though the project has just begun, I thought I would share it with you since the results so far were surprising, even to me!
She started the process by grating up two seperate bars of soap, a Dove white bar and a bar of Natural Magic Soaps Goat’s Milk soap.
The soap shreds were then weighed and added to distilled water. Each bottle was shaken the same number of times to help the soap dissolve.
We were all quite surprised at this point to see what happened to the water:
She also gathered up a jug of unfiltered well water and a bottle of purified spring water. These two bottles will be used as well, to create her ‘control’ group.
The water with the Dove soap in it is so cloudy that Samantha says she feels sorry for the ‘Dove’ plant; it looks like it’s being watered with milk.
Since she’s on day two of the experiment, there aren’t many results to share just yet. However, as her research comes in, I’ll be sure to update!
