Cold Process soaps: Honey & Oat Milk, Coffee & Cream

Although I had plans of making soap today, I decided to hold off until tomorrow when I have more time. The majority of the prep work needed to turn soap making into a reality is usually done by me the day before and so that is exactly what I did today. After much consideration, I’ve decided to make two types of cold processed soaps; honey and oat milk soap and also a coffee and cream soap.

In the above picture, you see the oats soaking in my glass Pyrex measuring cup soaking. In the background, you’ll see the freshly brewed coffee cooling in one of my stainless steel mixing bowls. I’m not a coffee drinker, but coffee is used in our household. After the liquids have cooled, it’s time to transfer them into an ice cube tray. I did the same with the oat milk. I’m definitely looking forward to creating the soaps tomorrow and then comes the hardest part, waiting for it to cure!

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Soap Cutter – Budd Haffner

Early this morning, I purchased a single soap cutter by Bud Haffner. Yesterday, I purchased a ‘soap cutter’ from Amazon, but I admit that I was not pleased with that. After additional research, I stumbled upon a soapmaking video featuring soap cutters that I really liked.

This single soap cutter one of his lower-priced cutters. It costs $90, but the craftsmanship makes it well worth the price. I look forward to cutting numerous bars of natural soap with this. Much later, I’ll purchase one of his multi soap cutters.

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