I want to make sure all the lye is used by my base oils. I was a specialty seamstress for over thirty years and until my eye sight got to bad so I retired from that, got bored and got interested in soap making. Overheating can make milk scorch in soap, so before making a milk recipe hot process (in your crockpot) you might want to read over this article first for some general guidelines: :) Now I’m thinking I should have stopped sooner? For Lavender, I think it should be ok at 160ish. There are two possible reasons for the softness: First, the recipe is pretty high in olive oil – these types of soaps benefit from a little longer cure time to fully harden up. Or does that take too long trying to fill each mold?? Hi Jenny! The only thing i’m a little insecure about is the hardness of the bars. If you think that they’re pockets of lye though, definitely try the rebatch method. Thank you :). Love your website. I just tried making this soap, and it was an epic fail :( I should also mention that it was my first time ever making soap, so I’m quite sure it was my error. Can I add dried lavender? I will remove the soap mixture from the crock before adding the honey/oatmeal mixture. So yes, looks like you should stir a lot when cooking your soap this way. Should I continue to cook even though it’s in a gel stage? Once it is dissolved, set it aside in a safe area while you prepare your oils. Instead of the tamanu or rosehip oil, you can use any skin loving oil OR melted shea/mango/cocoa butter OR just omit it. Hi Gayle! Weigh out your castor, coconut and olive oils and add them to the slow cooker. I have a question about the oatmeal. “Soap weight before CP cure or HP cook” then it gives the total in pounds, ounces and grams. Thanks for sharing all of those great tips with us Katrina! :). Did you use a new bottle of lye or have you used it before with good success? Hot Process Oatmeal Honey Soap. I can cure it indefinitely and will do so. It is at this point that I usually turn on my slow cooker. Hi Julie! The website thenerdyfarmwife.com, operating under Honey Bee Hill Creatives LLC, is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. Now it is just so thick and not bubbling up on the sides of the crockpot or anything as it usually does? js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; If you can make hot process, you’ll be a pro at cold process, since it’s one less step. (Too many extra free-floating oils/butters will lead to a soap that’s too soft or go rancid more quickly.). I love your website and all of your tips. Yes, jojoba can be used instead of meadowfoam and will be quite wonderful in this recipe! https://www.etsy.com/shop/budhaffner. I used this recipe for my first time making soap. Love the Pringles can idea!! If you use SoapCalc – you can see the exact weight once you calculate the recipe: Apricot kernel oil sounds like a perfect replacement though! Ensure that there are no pets or children in your working area. I mixed the lye outside and let it cool outside for 15 minutes, and it’s a cold day. Melt the soap in the microwave for 30 seconds. I am using soap calc, and for 2lb weight of oils (not including the tamanu) at 8% superfat and 35% water concentration it said i needed 4.39 oz of lye and 11.20 oz of water. Hi Christi! Let it soak for a while and the soap residue will rinse right out. It appears that the soap seized up in the crockpot, turning into a solid mass. Final yield of the soap batch will depend on how much water discount you use – more water will equal a heavier soap number. All content © The Nerdy Farm Wife - All Rights Reserved. Thank you in advance :). Aren’t you supposed to add the EO after the mixture has cooled down? Hi Wachu! 3 tbsp (45 ml) water – for hot process version only. PS: This is my first Facebook video! Hi Melissa, Yes, they sure can! I used the candy thermometer shown below to ensure that the temperature was below the flash point of the fragrance oil. It may take an extra day or two to firm up in a few cases, but it’s well worth it! Don’t use aluminum equipment or utensils when working with lye or uncooked soap batter as they’ll react negatively with the lye. Also I have made two batches now and the soap is not getting hard-is that normal? Has anyone had any issues doing this. Am I missing something? Also, Pringles cans are lined with foil. When curing, should I cover the bars or just stand them upright? “Trace” means that the mixture has thickened enough so that when you drizzle some of the soap batter across itself, it leaves a visible trail or impression for a few seconds before sinking back in. Well it’s been almost 2 hours, and when I check for lye, the lye is still really strong. My daughter in law and I poured into a prIngles can. Hi Jan! Using a stainless steel spoon, stir the soap to incorporate all the textures together – continue to mix until it is all well-blended. That’s wonderful that you’re letting your little granddaughter do things with you as well! I’m like that too simple. It has become one of my favorites as well. Stir it with a stainless steel spoon to dissolve it fully. The soap is wonderful!!! Are the hard white clumps soap or do you think they’re pockets of lye? Only one way to see, I guess!! I’m more inclined to use less lye, but how did you come up with your lye amount? Kyle Anne, is it easy to remove the soap from the Pringles can? Not a big deal. Our great-grandmothers used wood ashes to make their own version of lye (but it was an unreliable strength), while today we have one standardized product that turns out nice and gentle soaps every single time. Mine seem to dent a bit when I press my finger in them. Hope you enjoy it! I don’t cover the molds for hot process soap unless I just use a single sheet of wax paper to protect the top. Hi Karen! When that happens and it gets really thick during cooking, I just get some warm water in a small cup and trickle it in, a bit at a time. Cleanup of your crock pot is easy. It could be a few hours after slicing into bars or up to a few days later. MY DAY! Two simpler recipes to start with are Oatmeal & Honey Soap (cold process) or Hot Process Oatmeal & Honey (make in your […], Hi Karen! Just wanted to say thank you for this great recipe! Hi Angie! I mean it’s firm but it if you squeeze it it feels soft. I tried making the honey oatmeal soap for the first time tonight and I’m not sure if it’s going to turn out. Are family has no junk food containers. Your soaps are super looking soaps and you display them nicely, simple and sweet. :). Can your cold processed recipes be made as hot processed? Depending on the fragrance or essential oil being used in the recipe, the soap may have to cool to below a particular temperature. :). js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.9"; “Yield of this soap is almost 42 ounces, or 2 lbs 10 oz. Some people also boil it for 10 minutes to help remove residual alcohol. Thanks! I also superfatted at 5%, to offset the additional tamanu oil. It's scented with Lavender and Vanilla, and is just a beautiful soap! http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/hot-process-hero-2/ (Though the waiting for cure time is sometimes hard!) It is a lot of work, nut to me it is well worth it. I use this calculator: I’ve had that happen before with honey soaps in the crockpot. I love them! *If you’re allergic to coconut oil, try using babassu oil instead. The soap seems a bit spongy or even softer. :). This recipe makes around 9 soap rounds, but if you use a loaf shaped mold, it will probably be more like 7 or 8 bars. Do you think it was the fragrance oil? I tried adding a half a cup and that didn’t really make a difference. Maybe it’s my coconut oil. how low should the heat be while i’m cooking them together? I typed up a comment earlier but I don’t see it so I’ll try again. :) What a great idea to use a Pringles can as a mold – easy and economical to boot! I’m new to soap making and am trying to learn how to make my own recipes for hot process. Shelf life of soaps varies a lot depending on how fresh the oils you start with are (old oils = soap that goes rancid more quickly), but a general guideline some soapmakers go by when giving away soap is 1 year. I really want to make hot process soap because of the “age” times involved with the cold process soaps. Related-Whipped Soap with Lavender and Calendula. ALWAYS add lye to a COLD liquid NEVER the other way around!!! New to soaping, I made this bath and loved the results. Just set it into the sink and fill with warm water. I’m happy to hear you’re enjoying the website & that your husband enjoys the Honey Oatmeal soap recipe too! Notice the rubber bands around it, in the photo near the top of the page. The recipe went exactly as described, and smells amazing. Thank you so much. Milk, water, lye and oil measurements are by weight. Thank you for sharing this recipe, it sounds lovely! Keep me updated with how it goes! (patience is not one of my virtues!) Depending on your brand of slow cooker, you may have to start with the heat on low or even preheat it if it takes a while to warm up. Did you make this or was it purchased? I also thought using it in this recipe would be especially nice. Hi Kelli! Hi Christal! Oatmeal, milk, and honey soap seems like the comfort food of the soap world. Hi Kyle Anne, I’m so happy that you liked the recipe! These are: About 15 to 20 minutes into heating your soap it will reach the separation phase. I see a note that says not to use aluminum with this recipe because it the lye will react. Using it just once usually won’t be a problem, but after several uses, the crockpot will get etched lines in it from the stick blender and lye. I like to set a timer to check on mine every fifteen minutes to see how it’s doing. If you did weigh the ingredients, then the coconut oil will weigh the same whether it’s a liquid or a solid, so the soap should still be good to go. The larger pieces look really pretty, but tend to clump up and/or get stick on your skin as you wash. There’s also the chance that large pieces of any previously dry additive like oats or herbs/flowers can develop mold as it sits in a humid bathroom and absorbs moisture. :). :). If you try it out, I’d love to hear how it goes! Hi Amber! This Slow Cooker Hot Process Soap Recipe is a good first-timer soap recipe choice. Thanks for sharing!! With essential oils in soap, you want to look at boiling points rather than flash points. I’m happy to hear that you liked the recipe & it turned out well for you! :) Unfortunately, the scent of honey (and most soap ingredients) doesn’t come through to the final soap very well. Good luck with your soap making adventures! The one main difference between cold process and hot process is, like you said – the superfat stage. Hi Cheryl! She is really going to treasure those memories. Turn the heat to low and cover your crock pot with the lid. Thanks! Going by the pictures of how the soap should look at 15-30-45 minutes mine didn’t look like that. :). Humidity can make cure time slower too. I just cut a piece off of the bar and it is SUPER EASY to cut. I apologize! :). It has a good amount of coconut oil to add hardness, but you’re exactly right, that shea or cocoa butter will certainly help firm it further! Only added Shea butter. Hooray for making your first soap! (function(d, s, id) { :) For stamping: When to stamp depends a lot on the type of soap you’ve made and how hard/soft it is when you cut it into bars. The soap feels amazing! (Depends on how busy the kitchen is that day and if I’m afraid someone will knock something into it.). 1/2 cup of ground oatmeal. If you stick diligently to the recipe you should be fine though. 1. How did your soap ever turn out? It’s also a good choice for those with acne. Perfect for test batches.) One smell and you're reminded of a warm oven with cooling muffins sitting on top. I used my 10″ silicone mold from Nurture Soap. You can also use a bread pan, lined with parchment or freezer paper, or even a small (lined) shoe box. My question is; it seems that everyone who has posted uses a single mold, then cuts the soap. Some links on this blog are affiliate links. I also used a pear FO that I had on hand since the lavender didn’t seem to go with this particular recipe. Hi Jan, I made this but forgot to add the last bit of oil at trace. :). You could double it, but you’d have to use a large crockpot and I’m not sure how well it would cook throughout. Yes, the oils added after cook time are just extras. For hot process soap, the temperature that you add the lye mixture to the oil mixture isn’t too critical to measure, since you’re cooking it right away. Hi Donna! :) I’m so glad that you like the recipe! I just wanted to say thank you for your thorough tutorial on the hp method. Hi Karen! You can use your soap right way, but it will last longer if you let it cure for three or four weeks first. Melt the oil in a small saucepan, on low heat. 20 oz Olive oil; 10 oz Coconut oil; 2 oz Castor oil; 12 oz Distilled … Sometimes a bunch come in at once and I don’t get to see them all. I’m going to make it today. Stir the mixture using a stick or immersion blender. Hi Susan, I’m so happy that you had good success with the recipe! Sorry to hear that your castor oil didn’t arrive! Note, where I live in the tropics, coconut oil is always liquid at room temperature. Additive, scent and honey at light trace. Goat milk … I don’t think you’d want to use foil lined anything for cold process though. Milk powder makes a great additive. I was wondering how long it would take to hot process soap on the stove–I have a granite ware stock pot that boiled water sticks to, but think it will be just fine for soap making–rather than in a crockpot. I am off to test the lather. Thank you so much! Thanks for the info! Natures Garden is not responsible for the performance of any of the recipes provided on our website. Have you had any reactions using this method. https://thenerdyfarmwife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/oatmeal-honey-soapcalc.jpg >:-( My question is this: Can I substitute another oil for the castor oil in the recipe? Can you use food coloring to change the color? Is there anything I should look out for? Mix well to incorporate fully. Then check it and see if the texture has improved any, or if it still feels oily. Add the melted coconut oil to the other oils. So glad that you found the recipe quick to make! Would I have to change the lye amount? I use a grill top, which I can tun up or down to control the temperature. I have been selling by word of mouth and giving samples away for people to try. I have made old fashioned hot process kettle soap for many years. This soap is high in olive oil which means it might take a little extra time to reach trace, but it shouldn’t take longer than seven to ten minutes of stirring. If not, is it a pleasant scent without? 1 lb Palm-free Recipe (Fits in short silicone loaf mold from WSP. I like to make this soap in THIS MOLD from Bramble Berry. When working with lye, you’ll need to wear a pair of rubber gloves, long sleeves, and safety goggles in case of splashes. I agree – soap making is a lot like a science experiment! It’s the best yet of everything I’ve tried. A benefit to making soap this way is that the soap is fully saponified and can be used right away. My family loves it and its so soothing and luxurious. It was so easy to follow your directions and my soap turned out great. You will need to change the lye amount to 3.8 ounces, but otherwise follow the recipe as is. I haven’t yet started making soap because it is all confusing to try and figure out. Thanks! Individual silicone molds are good though, especially if you’re making salt or brine bars or want to keep your soap cool (to prevent gel phase). The second batch I only left outside for 8 minutes, and I think I will have usable soap! Hi Bonnie, I’m so happy to hear that your soap turned out so well! How is your soap looking today? Thank you for such detailed instructions. Required fields are marked *. I have a crock pot question. :). The information on this site is for idea-sharing only. I also added honey and oatmeal … There’s an aqua colored line for water (in pounds, ounces, grams), then separate differently colored lines for lye, oils, fragrance, then right under that it will say: :). Hi! you gave me a similar recipe that included honey with a CP method for my dog. lol. 2 tablespoons of honey. I make cold process soap and was just wondering if you use your crock pot just for soap making only? I thought I could perhaps use the fact that the hot process soap has finished reacting by the time additives were added to add milk powder to make milk soap – what do you think? 2. “Do you know what gluten is?” Do you know how condescending you sound, especially when she’s been clear her son has numerous allergies? Since cooking the soap puts the pH in a safe range, then the foil lining shouldn’t be a problem. :). Thanks so much for this idea!! http://www.modernsoapmaking.com/using-essential-oils-in-soapmaking/ When soap is still oily feeling that long out of the mold, it often means there wasn’t enough lye for the amount of oils. (It’s a hot crockpot). You must use an accurate scale to make soap. Hi! Just don’t try it with uncooked cold process soap and I think it should be fine. If you add those together you get around 42 ounces as the soap yield. Here's my recipe for homemade Honey Bastille Soap using the Hot Process Soap Making method. :). I noticed this happened more often with my crockpot that runs a bit too hot, so when I use that one and accidentally get too thick of a trace, I just add a bit more water before I even start cooking it. I scrolled through the comments and didn’t see if someone asked this so if they did, I am sorry for a repeat. Can’t wait to use it. (An extreme case is 100% olive oil castile soap, where you want it to cure for months or even a year, to get a nice hard bar.) Even though it says to do it within 24 hours, I’ve waited longer before and still had it turn out okay. Oats have been known to have a soothing effect on skin while honey, which is a humectant, is good for moisturising and softening. I do cold process all the time, but rarely do hot process (aside from rebatching from time to time). I have done a few hot process soaps before. For a hot process soap like this recipe, the texture will be on the thicker side, so it won’t as easily and neatly fill individual molds. I like to use a separate one since after just a few uses, you can see wear in the bottom from the stick blender. The total oil weight should be 27.5 oz. If it’s a really solid clump, you can try stick blending right over it, with water added. WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN WORKING WITH LYE. Hi Brenda! I have had several requests for a milk soap and although I don’t have access to a goat I thought perhaps coconut milk would be nice. :). Stir in the tamanu oil, lavender essential oil (if using), honey + water mixture, and the ground oats, then stir, stir, stir, stir! It was dry and already seemed to be solidifying. Hi! I will experiment – I made some “Vanilla Cafe Latte” soap for my son a while back using milk powder as an additive, rather than using liquid milk with the lye, to cold process and then putting in the freezer, but I think it may work better with hot process. Trace really can be confusing to figure out – the first several batches of soap I made all failed on me because I just wasn’t sure what to look for either. You could also try HPOP (hot process oven process) The Soap Queen blog has a great tutorial! Thanks! Grape seed oil does have lots of benefits – it’s light and absorbs easily into the skin. I made my first batch last week and it is heavenly! Cut the soap into 1 inch chunks. I do some outdoor canning on a propane grill top and I love the idea of making soap that way too. Yes, that’s correct! 700g olive oil 300g coconut oil. }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); This classic gentle soap contains finely ground oatmeal and nourishing honey. :). :). Using the immersion blender, bring the soap to trace. This combination of oils took a little longer to trace but was almost as easy to mold as the cold process recipes I used. Second, it’s possible that your crockpot is doing an extra great job of cooking the soap without overheating, so you might not need as much water as the recipe calls for. (THIS is the model I have.) Hi Wendy! It is very easy to unmold from a pringles can. =), Thank you Kathy! […] Honey & Dandelion Soap | Cucumber Soap | Oatmeal & Honey Crockpot Soap […]. Immediately after I cut it or later? :), Ok Great! We don’t eat them to have a can handy (they have gluten & 3/4 of my family has celiac), so I haven’t tried it personally. I’m excited to try this method and recipe. It’s one of the first soaps that I made when I first started to make soap. Its purpose in the recipe is to add extra moisturizing skin benefits. I thought it would be okay, but after two batches of soap, I could clearly see some etching and wear starting on the inner liner (and it was a fairly new crock pot.) Thanks for letting me know how the Pringles container worked – I’ve been curious about that! Next chill it in the refrigerator until it’s completely cold then proceed with the recipe. You are correct. Some crockpots just take longer to heat up the soap sufficiently, so that could’ve been the case. If you need help running that change through a lye calculator, just let me know! I’ll be trying this recipe tonight, probably with a little shea butter subbed in :). Hot process is just cold process soap with one extra step of cooking it so you can use it sooner. I love their convenience, but they were getting unpredictable for me! Then stir, stir, stir the water in. I made a classic favourite – oatmeal and honey. So for cold process … Thanks! :). Love this site. SoapCalc is good, but it was very complex for me when I was first learning, so I like the two above for being easier to understand. Can this soap be made using the cold process method? Thanks! There’s a good tutorial on that over on the Soap Queen blog: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/hot-process-hero-2/ I hope that works to save this batch and that you give soap making another try. http://www.zensoaps.com/hpsoap.htm. Oils, liquid and lye should all be measured by weight. Is it possible to over stir during the “stir to trace” stage? I told her, I would give it a go. * For cold process soap, you can decrease the amount of milk from 9 oz (255 g) … Yes, some people cook their soap in a stainless steel pot on a stovetop. That happens to me sometimes too, and I end up with a really thick trace. Good luck with your soap! Is that long enough? Milk powders are nice – there’s no freezing to fool with and a lot less fuss than other milk soaps techniques! And, is there a way to salvage the soap or what do I do next? :), […] a little tricky. Omit the lavender essential oil so that it will be unscented. Any tips or tricks? You don’t want to put raw soap batter or straight lye solution against aluminum. Should I leave them to dry out more? This indicates that moisture has gotten into your lye and it probably won’t measure or perform properly in your recipe.). (THIS ONE is the kind I use.) Oh goodness! I hope that helped explain your question, but if not, let me know! The only difference is the stuff you add at trace in cold process recipes, should be added after hot process cook time instead. Yes, you sure can use beer instead of water. Thank you for making this easy to follow for a beginner like me! Hi Denise, Thanks for the kind words and sharing your story! *The tamanu oil can be replaced by most any light oil or melted shea/mango/cocoa butter. Hi Jan, Could I use the rosehip seed oil in place of the castor oil without having to adjust the amount of lye (or ruin the soap, lol)? The one question I have is, how do I make my soap smell more like honey? I’m so glad that you liked it! Even store bought soap has lye (on the label as sodium tallowate, sodium palmitate, sodium cocoate, saponified oils, etc) OR it has synthetic detergents to mimic the soaping action, and those can definitely be irritating (and drying) to sensitive skin. I hope you try a honey soap and it works out perfectly for you! So excited to try this recipe, Hi Elise! If so, that can indicate that the lye has gotten moisture or humidity inside somehow or is past its prime and it won’t have the full activity that fresh lye has. Hi, I’m curious why you grind up the oats. Mine has hard, white clumps in it…from overheating? You just want to keep a close eye on it, don’t let it overheat, keep covered to keep it from drying out, and stir a lot. Using a digital scale, weigh out 8 ounces of coconut oil (or babassu oil if allergic). How to make Oatmeal Lavender soap. Many specialty grain companies use the same mills for oats and for wheat or other gluten grains, so there can be traces of gluten in the oats. Add oatmeal and honey water to soap. If you don’t add that small amount, your soap will still be fine to use! Scoop the soap into your mold and tap the mold on a firm surface to remove spaces and air pockets. Wear gloves & shoes! Your email address will not be published. So, you can double this recipe without needing to make significant changes. :), How to Make Oatmeal Honey Soap in a Crock Pot :), Full Recipe & Instructions -> https://thenerdyfarmwife.com/hot-process-oatmeal-honey-soap-crock-pot-method/, Pin for Later -> https://www.pinterest.com/pin/262756959492753084/. Now that you know to stop stirring right at trace, then I’m positive your next soap batch will turn out wonderfully! Hi Jacqueline! blend it in with my oils. During this phase, there appears to be oil separating and floating on top of the traced soap. I’ve made 2 different cold process soaps (I’m still waiting for both) and have tried the hot process for a basic (no scents added) recipe one time before trying this recipe today. Nov 23, 2015 - DANGER: Nonstick, aluminum, cast iron & tin pots/containers/utensils react badly with lye! I’ve not tried this recipe on the stove top, but it should be a similar process. My brain was thinking oil total instead of entire batch yield total, so my first answer isn’t accurate. It is after this phase is achieved that you know that your soap ready. Cut about 8-10 ice cube sizes blocks off your soap block and place into a glass measuring cup Coconut Oil – 136 grams (30%) Castor Oil – 46 grams (10%) I have only made 10 batches of hot process soap, never tried cold process. Hi Anne, I’m glad to know you like the site! PRESCRIPTION GLASSES AREN'T ENOUGH. I need to order some more oils soon, I’ll have to get some and try it out in a few recipes! :). I just love the way it turned out. I have made this recipe three times before and it turned out great. Love the honey oatmeal soap recipe. Best, Roberta, Hi Roberta! Once the soap has reached trace, cover the slow cooker and allow the soap to cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Learn how to make hot process Bastille soap with this easy tutorial. As with cold process soap, safety is paramount when working with sodium hydroxide. Cold process is my favorite too, but every so often it’s fun to mix it up with some HP. Great idea with the Pringles idea!!!!! Is it possible that you missed putting an oil in? :). I’m having trouble because the lye calculators I’ve found seem to apply more to cold processing where you can just discount the lye based on total weight. However, that’s not the total yield of the soap, since you also have to account for water and lye weight which is significant. Hi Stefanie! I did not realize that making soap is so much like a science experiment! He absolutely loves this soap! Thank you so much and I will try more of your recipees!!!!!!!!!!!! The bar was a little soft so I tried adding some sodium lactate to my next batch. You could also use an empty milk carton or plastic storage containers or silicone pans or a glass bread loaf pan (lined with parchment to prevent sticking). I’m using mint herbal water. 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