Grate the soap, or chop into tiny pieces
Soap Making:
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When this is done, strain through a cloth into a jar or lard pail.
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Put soap flakes in medium sized bowl.
Gradually add water. Beat with rotary or electric beater to a soft, smooth consistency that holds a peak.
Color if desired.
ith Blueberries - Add to the basic mix 2-3 tbsp sugar
Prepare your soap molds: Spray a very light
our food processor, grate the soap bars, if you want a
Save your broken pieces of bath soap by dropping in a quart jar with lid.
Keep closed.
When full, place soap in bowl in microwave.
Set on Medium power, about 10 minutes.
When soap chips begin to puff up, stir.
Do this several times.
Spray small plastic containers with pan coating.
When soap chips are melted, use a spoon back dipped in water to pat soup firmly down in containers.
Let dry overnight and cut to size if too large.
Let dry a week before use.
cheese grater.
Melt soap in 4 cups of water
Cut the bar of soap into small squares that will fit into the pump bottle.
Put them in the bottle (1/4 bar to 8 oz water) Add water to fill bottle.
Let sit an hour or two, shaking once in a while.
You will have a great liquid soap that will make your hands feel soft!
As you use up the liquid add more water until all the chunks of soap are gone.
Then add more soap!
The chunks of soap actually look pretty in the container.
I bet the high end stores come out with this in a few months!
Gently mix soap with water.
Do not shake.
Pour into foam soap dispenser.
Note: I used Dawn dishwashing liquid (apple blossom anti-bacterial soap) with great results.
I did a test run first using 1 tablespoon soap to 4 tablespoons water.
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TO MAKE A BASIC WHITE SAUCE:.
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Grind the almonds to a fine powder in a food processor or coffee grinder and set aside.
Shred the soap and set aside.
In a heavy saucepan bring the water to a boil; then reduce heat to a simmer and add the shredded soap until it is melted.
Remove the pan from the heat and add the almond powder, almond oil, and vanilla fragrance oil, stirring until well blended.
Spoon the soap into a mold and let set for five hours or until hardened.
Use it in the shower!
Enjoy!
Take your bar of soap (we use Dove or store brand like it, because it's more moisturizing), and grate it with a cheese grater.
Pour the water and grated soap into a microwaveable container and cook on high for 3 min.
Remove and stir until all soap bits have melted (put in a bit longer, if needed).
Let it cool, then pour into pumps (leftover from store bought liquid soap), and the remainder in any container with a lid.
Shred soap using a grater.
Place in a large bowl.
Add water. Microwave on High for 5 to 6 minutes or until soap is dissolved. Stir every 2 minutes.
Let cool.
Mixture thickens as it cools. Fill pump-type soap dispenser.
Start with 1/2 cup soap flakes, pour into bowl.
Put 4 to 5 drops food coloring in 1/2 cup water.
Pour water gradually into soap flakes and form into ball with hands.
Amounts vary.
Can add ribbon and hang or use in soap dish.
Neat kids' gift.
Arrange the cookie cutters on waxed paper.
Measure the soap flakes into a heavy bowl and add the boiling water.
Stir until the soap dissolves and add the food coloring and scented oil, if you have it.
Beat the mixture with an eggbeater until it is smooth and satiny. Fill the cookie cutters and allow the soap to dry until it is firm to the touch.