tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441073900115814363.post8735376078362544000..comments2023-10-24T19:29:42.113+11:00Comments on Oats and Honey: Ham Soap??Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03212723817693682304noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441073900115814363.post-63704070748695774182008-01-11T11:18:00.000+11:002008-01-11T11:18:00.000+11:00Thanks! I'll be sure to use that stick blender fro...Thanks! I'll be sure to use that stick blender from now on. I've learnt my lesson with olive oil soaps. No more hand stirring and no more being impatient!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03212723817693682304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441073900115814363.post-47348247828338923832008-01-08T01:01:00.000+11:002008-01-08T01:01:00.000+11:00Sorry about the soap! Its no fun to lose a batch....Sorry about the soap! Its no fun to lose a batch. I haven't heard of any ways of holding citris scents either except the clay. Thanks AM for the info on orange EO. Ever since I started using a stick blender life has been so much easier, I agree - use that stick blender before your arm falls off, I completely feel your pain on that one ;)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738864691732179532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441073900115814363.post-36235409851298939042008-01-05T12:53:00.000+11:002008-01-05T12:53:00.000+11:00Steph: Oh, don't worry about that I completely und...Steph: Oh, don't worry about that I completely understand! You are right about the experimenting. I love experimenting :) even if I do end up with ham soap.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for the suggestion I really appreciate it and I think I will try it! <BR/><BR/>I'm sorry to hear about that. I'd cry if I broke my camera!<BR/><BR/>Anne-Marie: Really? That is a pity. Does Mandarin EO count?<BR/><BR/>Oh, I have a stick blender! I used it when I dumped the separated soap back in the pot. I've just never used so much olive oil before and underestimated the trace time.<BR/><BR/>But I do agree with you! It helped alot :)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03212723817693682304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441073900115814363.post-9349457152279951522008-01-05T06:14:00.000+11:002008-01-05T06:14:00.000+11:00Citrus EO's are super hard; Steph is right - an an...Citrus EO's are super hard; Steph is right - an anchor might help but really, Orange goes away no matter what which is sad but most of the other Citrus oils can be anchored nicely.<BR/><BR/>Your soap sounds hilarious! I love the story. Your life will be so much better if you just invest in a stick blender - and that will probably help with the separation factor as well! =)Anne-Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04897791546363838272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441073900115814363.post-503332673233571412008-01-04T23:41:00.000+11:002008-01-04T23:41:00.000+11:00Hey there, sorry for not writing so long. Holiday...Hey there, sorry for not writing so long. Holidays and life got in the way and needed to get many things off my plate.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, sorry to hear about your ham soap, but it happens. I still screw my batches up, especially when I am experimenting. But wouldn't it be boring if you kept doing the same thing every day?<BR/><BR/>Okay, you mentioned about how to keep your citrus EO to hold up in CP soap. I have one suggestion, though I am sure there are many, I can only think of one: combine your citrus EO with Litsea Cubeba EO aka May Chang. The description that Brambleberry has for this eo is: "used for a lemon, or a base note in more elusive citrus notes like orange, this is a lovely, uplifting eo. It can also be used to treat acne or put into face products for oily skin." Give it a try with a 1-lb soap batch before you commit to a couple of pounds. I do that only because of the cost.<BR/><BR/>Losing cameras--I'm always dropping/breaking my cameras :(<BR/><BR/>Happy New Year!!!<BR/><BR/>Stephplaying with soaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17063765278015986863noreply@blogger.com