tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6116906655883294422.post2062553428566374870..comments2023-10-24T00:32:18.853-07:00Comments on Essence Artisan Soaps & More: The Making of a Soap RecipeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15458099833910120585noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6116906655883294422.post-53226362802239736092013-03-17T18:17:56.726-07:002013-03-17T18:17:56.726-07:00You really only need a very small amount to mix in...You really only need a very small amount to mix in the buttermilk powder I only used about 3 oz for the 4lb batch. It's only enough to make it creamy and fluid. And if your worried about it you could always do it the other way and have slightly more water in your bar. I don't think it would do any harm. Just let them cure for a couple of weeks. <br />No problem I like to help<br /><br />:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15458099833910120585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6116906655883294422.post-10436333964533194152013-03-17T17:42:31.668-07:002013-03-17T17:42:31.668-07:00Thank you. Completely make sense. It just seemed l...Thank you. Completely make sense. It just seemed like the lye would not have much water to mix with the oils, sounds a little scary! I'm definitely going to try it & send you my update :) Thanks again.ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04076279606944101923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6116906655883294422.post-53873215328135816662013-03-17T17:33:21.975-07:002013-03-17T17:33:21.975-07:00Thanks Gina, this soap is a great one. I know you...Thanks Gina, this soap is a great one. I know yours will turn out wonderful too. <br /><br />After I measured out my water for my lye I used some of that water to mix in my buttermilk powder. I did this before I added the lye to the water. So that my final bar didn't have excess water in it to cure out. <br /><br />I cook my HP soaps for 3 hours then I turn off the crock pot and wait about 30 min for it to cool down. I also heat up the milk and honey slightly before adding so they mix in well. <br /><br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15458099833910120585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6116906655883294422.post-89813585426597503462013-03-17T17:22:40.342-07:002013-03-17T17:22:40.342-07:00Hi Angela, I want to try this recipe, HP version, ...Hi Angela, I want to try this recipe, HP version, but I'm a little confused about the lye water & the water mixed with the buttermilk powder. What do you mean about the water subtracted from the lye mixture? Also, how long did this cook before adding the last 3 items & pouring into mold? Thanks... Your soap looks wonderful!<br />ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04076279606944101923noreply@blogger.com