Look ma........soap! One of the other things that I managed to squeeze in this weekend was making a batch of soap. I used to make a lot of soap, but somehow it has been one of the things that has fallen to the way side a bit. Remember when I told you that Robin was a giver....well, she was kind enough to point me in a new direction with soaping. The ingredients are the same, but the process is a bit different and of course, I am always eager to try new things, so out came all the old pots and utensils.
My first batch came out........well.........not so great, and sadly I had to toss it, but I am very happy with the second batch of Rosewood Geranium...wheee... With fall fairs around the corner, it will be fun to get in touch with the soaper deep inside of me again :-)
On another topic............did you see that knit picks is offering 40% off of most of their books? It's a great time to pick up those titles you have been wanting!
One day I may experiment with making soap. I think it's something I would enjoy. I like the look of the square bars. Bet they smell good.
Posted by: Wool Winder | Saturday, July 21, 2007 at 09:24 PM
The soap looks great!! I made a batch tonight - Oak, Orange, & Oats and Southern Magnoia. Also, put labels on a batch of Lemon Drop. Now that you've gotten the bug, you won't be able to quit! Enjoy!
Posted by: Robin | Saturday, July 21, 2007 at 12:35 AM
I love handmade soaps. Sometimes I love them so much I don't want to use them, if that makes any sense at all.
Posted by: Sue | Saturday, July 21, 2007 at 12:16 AM
Wow I bet that smells yummy! :)
Posted by: Ruinwen | Friday, July 20, 2007 at 08:47 AM
If it smells as good as your hand cream, it's wonderful.
Posted by: Judy | Thursday, July 19, 2007 at 11:05 PM
Your soap looks great and I bet it smells wonderful!
Posted by: Beth | Thursday, July 19, 2007 at 08:12 PM
Soap's one thing I haven't gotten into yet. Is it hard to make?
I did see the Knitpicks sale, but they're pretty well picked over by now.
Posted by: Lucia | Thursday, July 19, 2007 at 05:12 PM
Your soap looks so pretty!
Posted by: Carole | Thursday, July 19, 2007 at 01:58 PM
I loved the soap you'd sent with a batch of my fiber once. So fragrant and fantastic!
Posted by: moiraeknittoo | Thursday, July 19, 2007 at 01:57 PM
Looks great! I used to do a bit of soaping, but not with lye. I mostly did the melt and pour stuff, but it was fun. Unfortunately, my supplier in Utah got VERY expensive with shipping charges, so I had to give it up. I'm keeping all my supplies thinking it will be a fun thing to do with my grandsons when they are a bit older. What was different about your technique?
Posted by: Marcia Cooke | Thursday, July 19, 2007 at 11:03 AM
The soap looks yummy! LOL
I use your hand cream (picked up from Anne)every day. I love it!
Posted by: margene | Thursday, July 19, 2007 at 10:58 AM