tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861682310862793310.post96423248692630194..comments2023-06-15T08:31:22.583-07:00Comments on Iowa Farmerz Wife: Hot Process Soap Making- Oven Methodlangelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17890043518879123806noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861682310862793310.post-64212513827055421912018-11-29T15:19:03.615-08:002018-11-29T15:19:03.615-08:00I do hp and I add superfats near the end once the ...I do hp and I add superfats near the end once the lye is pretty well gone. Then they stay in the soap. Most of the members of the Canadian Soap Makers group do cp and most of it is all this fancy stuff that looks like you should eat it. I just go for the basic soap with some superfats and essential oils. I want to do a batch with alkanet root to get a nice lilac color. Ever used it? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00786725431634068551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861682310862793310.post-22011114512246371472017-11-21T05:20:34.097-08:002017-11-21T05:20:34.097-08:00Hello! I am eager to try HP but I don't own a ...Hello! I am eager to try HP but I don't own a crockpot so your recipe looks perfect. What kind of pot do you use? Is there any restriction on the materials that pots are made of for this method? Thank you :) <br />VeronicaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15539640186055117692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861682310862793310.post-13221234197340610612017-08-03T05:26:45.340-07:002017-08-03T05:26:45.340-07:00The size of your batch was probably the reason it ...The size of your batch was probably the reason it turned so quickly. I've also noticed that sometimes the temp of the ingredients when they are mixed can make a difference in how quickly they finish. I've actually had full batches take only 30 minutes and some take 2 hours and they're the exact same recipe. I'm glad your first batch turned out well for you! :)langelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17890043518879123806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861682310862793310.post-18541723946128713182017-08-02T13:23:07.378-07:002017-08-02T13:23:07.378-07:00Hello. I made hot process for the first time today...Hello. I made hot process for the first time today. I used a small crock that holds 8 cups so I adjusted my recipe down to 27.98 oz so it would be 2" below the rim.<br />It began simmering very quickly and wanted to overflow at 17 min. I stirred it down and it quickly became like mashed potatoes so I added an ounce of avocado oil to superfat it and my fragrance. It was quite thick and wanting to set up so I scooped it into my four bar mold. The entire process took 30 min. Is this normal? Washing up I sure had nice bubbles! Because a small pot has only one setting I am thinking this is why it went so fast. Any thoughts on this? Suzette, English teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13637327312465520320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861682310862793310.post-42024765843384490292017-04-20T06:31:31.155-07:002017-04-20T06:31:31.155-07:00Also, there is a calculator you can use to help yo...Also, there is a calculator you can use to help you determine how much of each type of fat you should use and how much lye to make sure everything comes out ok. http://soapcalc.net/calc/soapcalcwp.asp this is the one I use. I just start putting in numbers into the fields and checking the hardness, cleansing, etc properties and play around with the percentages until you get what you want. It will automatically tell you what amount of lye and liquid you will need. Thanks for your questions. I'm glad I can still help people with this post!langelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17890043518879123806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861682310862793310.post-72825465819848374532017-04-20T06:20:13.984-07:002017-04-20T06:20:13.984-07:00Yes, it should feel like wax. In fact, that's ...Yes, it should feel like wax. In fact, that's usually my first test to see if it's done. Just give it the "zap" test and you will probably see that it's done. I'm not sure it can cook "too fast". Good luck and let me know how it goes!<br />langelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17890043518879123806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861682310862793310.post-33052005807020705242017-04-20T06:09:12.905-07:002017-04-20T06:09:12.905-07:00Yes, Melanie, I use Crisco in all my soap. It'...Yes, Melanie, I use Crisco in all my soap. It's a cheaper alternative to other fats you could use.langelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17890043518879123806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861682310862793310.post-32557472570021913472017-04-20T06:07:57.326-07:002017-04-20T06:07:57.326-07:00Yes, when it feels like wax it is done.Yes, when it feels like wax it is done.langelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17890043518879123806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861682310862793310.post-20261179671572492402017-04-19T19:28:34.021-07:002017-04-19T19:28:34.021-07:00ALSO, IS CRISCO GREAT FOR SOAP? I SEE MANY FARMERS...ALSO, IS CRISCO GREAT FOR SOAP? I SEE MANY FARMERS AND FARMER'S WIVES USE CRISCO AND WOULD LOVE TO USE IT IN MY RECIPES IF ITS A NECESSARY ADDITION. THANKS AGAIN!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03995701960171370428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861682310862793310.post-41625482448939113482017-04-19T19:11:09.892-07:002017-04-19T19:11:09.892-07:00MY HP SOAP FEELS LIKE CANDLE WAX IS THIS NORMAL? T...MY HP SOAP FEELS LIKE CANDLE WAX IS THIS NORMAL? THANKS YOU ARE AWESOME!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03995701960171370428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861682310862793310.post-64189684869987702412017-04-19T19:09:38.562-07:002017-04-19T19:09:38.562-07:00HI IM SO HAPPY I JUST FOUND YOU! I FIRST STARTED M...HI IM SO HAPPY I JUST FOUND YOU! I FIRST STARTED MAKING SOAP CP BUT WANTED TO TRY HP TO SEE THE DIFFERENCE AND I LIKE THE CONTROL. BUT MY PROBLEM IS SHOULD SOAP FEEL LIKE CANDLE WAX? I SUSPECTED MY SMALL CROCK POT WAS COOKING IT TOO FAST ITS THE ONE WITH THE LOW AND HIGH FUNCTION BUT NO WARM SO I GOT A BETTER ONE. THANKS FOR BEING AWESOME, WE NEED SOAP MAMAS TO HELP US IT'S NO EASY JOB!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03995701960171370428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861682310862793310.post-9422274234877269422017-03-14T05:08:59.368-07:002017-03-14T05:08:59.368-07:00I'm always impatient, too. That's the main...I'm always impatient, too. That's the main reason I like this method. Good luck and let me know how it works for you!langelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17890043518879123806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861682310862793310.post-33486884088258457092017-03-13T22:44:50.127-07:002017-03-13T22:44:50.127-07:00Hello, so happy to find this post! Did my first co...Hello, so happy to find this post! Did my first cold process soap today and just discovered it needs a month to cure I'm way too impatient, and I really don't want to invest in a crock pot again as I've just given ours away :( I can't wait to try this tomorrow!!!!! Thank you for sharing.Gina Jouberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00258135909432881515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861682310862793310.post-7585821799190720382017-01-28T06:00:24.349-08:002017-01-28T06:00:24.349-08:00I think our water is pretty hard. We don't sof...I think our water is pretty hard. We don't soften it and I've not had any issues with my soaps. I'm not sure if you are talking about the water you use to make it or to use it, but you can use distilled, bottled water to make it.langelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17890043518879123806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861682310862793310.post-59153701816872767682017-01-28T03:30:15.741-08:002017-01-28T03:30:15.741-08:00Thank you so much!!! Yes, I'll let you know ;-...Thank you so much!!! Yes, I'll let you know ;-) but only in March because I am currently on an exchange programme in Norway and only come back home in March. I'm just already planning the soaps I want to make after not being able to make soap for 7 months :)<br />And one more question: Do you know how hard your water is? I read that hard water can effect the effectiveness of shampoo bars.. And I live with the hardest water you can get...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15513099513626988174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861682310862793310.post-47058870704903386182017-01-27T12:50:15.576-08:002017-01-27T12:50:15.576-08:00Yes, Fahrenheit. :)
Shampoo bar recipe
382g cocon...Yes, Fahrenheit. :) <br />Shampoo bar recipe<br />382g coconut oil<br />62g castor oil<br />25g cocoa butter<br />340g crisco<br />408g olive oil<br />123g rice bran oil<br /><br />Let me know what you think and how the process goes for you!langelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17890043518879123806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861682310862793310.post-76396860237503944192017-01-27T12:11:36.698-08:002017-01-27T12:11:36.698-08:00Hi! I just found this post about hot process witho...Hi! I just found this post about hot process without a crock pot. I totally want to try it. Most HP tutorials use a crock pot but they are not very popular in Europe (I wouldn't even know where to buy one) so your tutorial sounds good :)<br />One IMPORTANT question: You are talking about 170 degrees Fahrenheit, right?<br />And can I ask about the recipe of the shampoo bar? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15513099513626988174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861682310862793310.post-30407801164607496502013-09-06T10:21:42.789-07:002013-09-06T10:21:42.789-07:00The point is that you can use them right away vers...The point is that you can use them right away versus having to leave them for weeks to cure. The cooking process causes the lye to turn the fats to soap more quickly than leaving it to cure slowly like in the CP method. The wait for CP is not to harden but to allow it to saponify. You can use your OP bars right away if you like. I usually take a bar or two right to the bathroom to use and let the rest harden. The harder/drier the bar, the longer it lasts. The same is true for CP bars, though. Even store-bought bars can harden further to make them last longer.langelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17890043518879123806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861682310862793310.post-24507214342108068022013-09-05T19:05:50.622-07:002013-09-05T19:05:50.622-07:00I was able to unmold and cut my bars today after a...I was able to unmold and cut my bars today after about 44 hours. I guess I don't see the point of oven process, if I still have to let my bars sit to harden/dry. This recipe is a pretty soft bar, so I might have to let it sit for a few weeks whether it's CP or CPOP. I still may try the OP for my Oatmeal Honey bars.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13646189341778071251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861682310862793310.post-90123400466842918492013-09-05T11:20:48.625-07:002013-09-05T11:20:48.625-07:00When I unmold mine the next day (close to 24 hours...When I unmold mine the next day (close to 24 hours), it is still somewhat soft, but firm enough to cut. It's just a bit sticky. I can still very easily push my finger into it. I leave the bars separated to dry/harden further. I'm glad yours hardened up a bit.langelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17890043518879123806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861682310862793310.post-35481032368501273742013-09-05T05:08:03.796-07:002013-09-05T05:08:03.796-07:00I've left it in the mold. I checked it at 24 ...I've left it in the mold. I checked it at 24 hours and it was firmer. No more gooey on the edges, but still soft in the middle. I will leave it longer. This is a very soft soap recipe anyway. I've made it before, but this time I tripled the batch. Thanks for your help. I'm going to try the CPOP method again with a different recipe of mine. :)Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13646189341778071251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861682310862793310.post-31566577958043168092013-09-05T04:12:35.389-07:002013-09-05T04:12:35.389-07:00My guess would be that it needed to cook longer. C...My guess would be that it needed to cook longer. Can you leave it in the mold? It will eventually cure like CP I think. I'm sorry it didn't work out this time. I hate it when I put time and effort into something new and it doesn't turn out. I hope you'll give it another try. If you want, you can email me at langela@iowatelecom.net and I'll send my phone number and help go through it with you if you want to try again.langelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17890043518879123806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861682310862793310.post-14976941292928289262013-09-04T12:17:17.389-07:002013-09-04T12:17:17.389-07:00Aaaah, I left it in the mold, wrapped in a towel u...Aaaah, I left it in the mold, wrapped in a towel until 2pm (made it last night at 8pm). It's half gooey. Not sure what I did wrong. This has never happened to me, doing CP method. :(Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13646189341778071251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861682310862793310.post-73390852371171261452013-09-04T05:54:07.941-07:002013-09-04T05:54:07.941-07:00You'll probably see that your next batch is di...You'll probably see that your next batch is different yet.Did you do the zap taste test? That's my ultimate end test. If it doesn't zap your tongue, it's done, no matter what it looks like or what stages it went through. I have noticed that the heavier the trace you get to, the quicker it cooks up. I have also had batches take forever, like more than 2 hours, to cook. I started to worry, but kept at it and it finally passed the zap test. Thanks for stopping by. I hope your batch turns out perfectly for you!langelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17890043518879123806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861682310862793310.post-11410527485508037652013-09-03T19:37:16.938-07:002013-09-03T19:37:16.938-07:00Thank you for these instructions! I've always...Thank you for these instructions! I've always done regular CP, but decided to give this a try. I left it in the oven at 170 for 30 minutes and it turned into a semi-solid mass! It was soft enough to stir and looked kind of like the mashed potatoes, so at that point I put it in the mold and then wrapped in a towel (habit). Hope it turns out! I will check it tomorrow. It wasn't ever at the applesauce stage for me.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13646189341778071251noreply@blogger.com