THE WAY IT WAS
DONE...
RENDERING LARD
The SOAPLADY DOES NOT USE LARD,
NOR...DO I PROCESS POT ASH, I USE SODIUM HYDROXIDE (LYE).
MAKING
THE LYE
THE MAKING AND MIXING
IN
THE OLE SOAP POT
 All oils,
essential oils and botanicals are gathered
Then measured out to
the ounce
The oils are warmed to the proper temperature and
the Alkali is added
and the mixing,
at which time Saponification begins
  
   
Trace
has begun with
Soap and Glycerin (a naturally occurring by-product) soon to follow.
After approximately 24 hours
and being bundled like a little babe.
It is removed from molds and is ready to be cut    
 
The curing phase begins with 4 weeks on the racks, being turned every
few days providing a mild nutritionally beneficial bar of soap
that is ready for wrapping.
Every batch is logged and dated.
  
SOAP CLASSES
 2005
Soapmaking Class
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