Making Soap

I haven't blogged in forever! I have a great husband that has filled in for me, but I have a lot of catch up. About 2 months ago I tried making homemade goatsmilk soap. I was very nervous to work with the lye, but I found it to be a pretty easy process and really enjoyed making it.
I used the cold process in making the soap. I was very careful to make sure the lye didn't burn the solution. I couldn't believe how hot the soap mixture got just from a chemical reaction. THe tub was constantly on ice to prevent the lye from burning the mixture.

Here I am in my gear. I didn't want to expose my skin to the lye. I look like a dork, but I'm protected!

After I poured the soap in the tub I covered it with plastic wrap to prevent ash from forming and put a towel on top for insulation. The soap then sat in a closet for 4 weeks to cure.

Here I am getting ready to cut the soap into bars after 4 weeks of waiting.

The finished product! It was well worth the wait. We have a ton of soap now and it is the best soap ever according to Aaron. We really like it. It moisturizes your skin and it doesn't leave a residue on the skin.

Now to start planning the Christmas soap bars . . .