The Potting Shed

Aqui · Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 2:05 pm Post subject: Equipment needed for soap making

Safety:
Goggles
Rubber gloves

Moulds (I usually use plastic food trays and then cut up the soap when it's set, although you can buy proper moulds)

Accurate kitchen scales (I have digital ones which I find are the best to use)

Large saucepan - must be enamel or stainless steel (Not iron or aluminium as it will react)

Heatproof measuring jug or bowl

2 plastic spatulas (one to stir oils, one for sodium hydroxide)

2 sugar thermometers (same as above - you can do it with one, but it's a lot more complicated and I like an easy life!)

Measuring spoons (if using essential oils, honey, flowers, spices etc)

That's it. Really there's not a lot that we don't all have!
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alison · Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 5:17 pm Post subject:

I save pringles packets, or dried milk tubs. Once set they can be pealed off the soap, and sliced.

Aqui · Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 5:48 pm Post subject:

that's a good idea for round soap!
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Libby · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 8:48 am Post subject:

alison · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 12:04 pm Post subject:

cardboard, waxy lined ones, yes

Libby · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 4:57 pm Post subject:

oh righty ho! thanks Laughing

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lloyd · 5 Star Club Joined: 17 Jun 2006 Posts: 3315

Does anyone still eat pringles?....Their fat content is so high they make great fire lighters! (try it, it's true!!)
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alison · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 10:51 pm Post subject:

Actually we don't but I do collect all the tubes all summer when they are put in the room bins!