After doing some searching, and getting some supplies and equipment ready, I was ready to try one on my own. Using soapcalc.net, I created the following recipe:
1 Olive Oil pomace 158 g
2 Cherry Kern1 Oil, p.avium 22 g
3 Castor Oil 45g
4 Palm Kernel Oil 158g
5 Shea Butter 68g
Sodium Hydroxide 62g
Water 172 g
According to the numbers, this should yield me a nice handsoap. After a few false starts, ( and here I would like to thank my amazing other half for gamely running out to find a kitchen scale at the last minute when I discovered mine would not turn on) I was ready to go! I made this as a cold process soap a few hours ago, and I can barely wait to remove it from the mold.
Originally, I was going to use the storage container I had used for my class, but then read on a forum empty Pringles cans make good molds, and I just had to try it. If you are planning the same, I would not make the batch much bigger than mine, as the total weight of my oils is just under 500g (approx 1 lb), and I filled the can up by two thirds.
I didn't take any pictures while I was making it, as I did not want to distract myself on my first attempt. I will take some and post them when I take it from the mold and cut it.
*** Update, Dec 8**
So we are at the 4 week mark, and I couldn't resist. I had to try using this soap. The scent has held quite well, and lather feels quite creamy.
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