tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post1098659742862794120..comments2023-10-21T16:38:35.007-05:00Comments on Thoughts from Frank and Fern: How Did It Work Out? Some Updates & ThingsFrank and Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-77064942020009491312015-01-22T19:12:42.958-06:002015-01-22T19:12:42.958-06:00Thanks for the information, Tewshooz. I need to lo...Thanks for the information, Tewshooz. I need to look into the water/bacteria/infection aspect of making lotion.<br /><br />FernFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-40639568592350984592015-01-22T19:11:31.721-06:002015-01-22T19:11:31.721-06:00Great information, Karin. Thank you very much.
Fe...Great information, Karin. Thank you very much.<br /><br />FernFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-22680820984664182342015-01-21T17:26:54.800-06:002015-01-21T17:26:54.800-06:00The recipe I use has tallow, olive oil, coconut oi...The recipe I use has tallow, olive oil, coconut oil, and lye, and it is lovely. As I said, it is the gentlest cleaner I have found for my face, after 25 years of trying 'gentle' and 'sensitive' cleansers. I often add some essential oil, tea tree is my favourite, so fresh. It is all our family uses, and I also use it to make homemade laundry soap. I do plan on trying other recipes that only use tallow and lard, for the time when other oils are no longer available. There is no reason why lye soaps should be harsh, as long as the lye to fat ratio is correct to saponify all the lye. Quite the opposite, since the process produces glycerine, which the soap industry removes from commercial soap to sell separately for more money. Karinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-60634059999915486592015-01-21T01:20:19.911-06:002015-01-21T01:20:19.911-06:00All soap is made with lye. No lye. no soap! Oil/...All soap is made with lye. No lye. no soap! Oil/fats combine with lye to make soap and glycerin. With finished soap, there is no more lye left....it has turned to soap. Also, if you make lotion with water, you MUST use a preservative or some nasty bacteria will grow in there and you could get all kinds of infections. You could use Vitamin E if you use your lotion within a short time. There are other natural preservatives, too. Tewshoozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02564577459982968771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-29859712847777194552015-01-20T12:42:13.147-06:002015-01-20T12:42:13.147-06:00Thanks for stopping by and reading! :)Thanks for stopping by and reading! :)Mama Messhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09541998872594946053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-28418076642163492042015-01-20T08:44:31.016-06:002015-01-20T08:44:31.016-06:00It is a very nice tutorial, Deb, with lots of pict...It is a very nice tutorial, Deb, with lots of pictures. Thank you for sharing this site.<br /><br />FernFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-17787002858703046942015-01-20T08:41:10.004-06:002015-01-20T08:41:10.004-06:00I really appreciate the encouragement, Karin. Does...I really appreciate the encouragement, Karin. Does the soap you use on your face have lye? We've always read and heard that lye soap is so harsh, but I'm hoping goat milk lye soap won't be. We are really excited about the possibilities when it comes to making a very simple soap. Thank you very much for sharing.<br /><br />Fern<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-84913383988172238722015-01-20T08:38:53.518-06:002015-01-20T08:38:53.518-06:00Best of luck, SFG. It's an interesting journey...Best of luck, SFG. It's an interesting journey.<br /><br />FernFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-41339279761773462302015-01-20T08:38:24.953-06:002015-01-20T08:38:24.953-06:00You are very welcome.
FernYou are very welcome.<br /><br />FernFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-81979351283741099312015-01-20T08:38:12.006-06:002015-01-20T08:38:12.006-06:00I went over and read about your shampoo. I use bak...I went over and read about your shampoo. I use baking soda and water for a shampoo, with a vinegar rinse, like yours. It was a good read. Thank you.<br /><br />FernFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-38314323760216777182015-01-20T08:37:17.264-06:002015-01-20T08:37:17.264-06:00I hope you write about your soap and lotion, Goodw...I hope you write about your soap and lotion, Goodwife, I'd like to see the process and your recipes. The weather here has been wonderful. We finally have sunshine again and the temperatures have been in the high 60's. Thank you for sharing.<br /><br />Fern<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-37496530748039532822015-01-20T08:35:27.124-06:002015-01-20T08:35:27.124-06:00Frank cannot hardly walk down the laundry soap isl...Frank cannot hardly walk down the laundry soap isle in the store, Beth, without getting a headache. The fragrances are just overwhelming. It's the same way if someone at church wears too much perfume. He can taste it. We don't use any scents at all. Thank you for sharing your bowl covering idea.<br /><br />Fern<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-74528114809536626812015-01-20T08:32:49.046-06:002015-01-20T08:32:49.046-06:00I continue to use the same shampoo/conditioner rou...I continue to use the same shampoo/conditioner routine with the baking soda and vinegar. There have been a few times this winter that my hair seemed a little drier, then I only used the baking soda on my scalp, and not on the ends. I only wash my hair every other day right now, as well. Come summer time when I get hot a sweaty everyday, I will probably go back to everyday again. I am glad you enjoy your time here, SJ, and thank you for the question.<br /><br />Fern<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-27662883742829031562015-01-20T08:29:00.709-06:002015-01-20T08:29:00.709-06:00After we get started making soap, Sandra, and figu...After we get started making soap, Sandra, and figure out how easy it is, kind of like the lotion and lip balm, I'm sure I will like it as well. I look forward to hearing about the rest of your lambs! Thank you for sharing.<br /><br />Fern<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-35431167205004801272015-01-20T08:27:09.834-06:002015-01-20T08:27:09.834-06:00We are going to use milk, lard and lye, Mrs. G. I ...We are going to use milk, lard and lye, Mrs. G. I want to learn with some basic ingredients that I can replicate if the need arises. Making lye will be the most difficult part, but we have been researching how to do it. The milk and lard will come from our goats and pigs. I appreciate the offer, but for now, our goal is to use only these three ingredients.<br /><br />If you would like to post your recipe here for others to see and learn from, please do so. Thank you for sharing.<br /><br />Fern<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-16472853425122126032015-01-19T19:37:10.401-06:002015-01-19T19:37:10.401-06:00'oklahoma pastry cloth' has a lovely tutor...'oklahoma pastry cloth' has a lovely tutorial on soap making.<br />she sells it.deb harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05110992898072146282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-46892546746650961402015-01-19T18:58:50.444-06:002015-01-19T18:58:50.444-06:00Once you have made soap, you will wonder what you ...Once you have made soap, you will wonder what you were ever worried about -- it is really very straightforward to make. It is the only thing I use on my face, and the most gentle, after years of trying all sorts of things. Good luck!Karinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-13146028083484139572015-01-19T17:18:26.650-06:002015-01-19T17:18:26.650-06:00I always thought it would be hard to go all natura...I always thought it would be hard to go all natural because I would miss these things. Good to know I can do it! Gonna look into it!small farm girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01485314092236803411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-10195539967492426282015-01-19T14:44:04.351-06:002015-01-19T14:44:04.351-06:00Thank you for the updates.Thank you for the updates.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-43367966028610390452015-01-19T12:22:41.847-06:002015-01-19T12:22:41.847-06:00Ps, I have quite an extensive series of blog posts...Ps, I have quite an extensive series of blog posts over on my blog about my homemade shampoo excursions!Mama Messhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09541998872594946053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-26310346935213743992015-01-19T12:21:36.935-06:002015-01-19T12:21:36.935-06:00I enjoy making my own soap, shampoo, and lotion. ...I enjoy making my own soap, shampoo, and lotion. However, I've been out for some time and need to make more. I'll be making homemade soap next weekend, as well as lotion. The weather was too nice to be inside doing that type of thing this weekend! Mama Messhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09541998872594946053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-16477282677185353662015-01-19T10:49:15.924-06:002015-01-19T10:49:15.924-06:00Thanks for all the tips, I am all for reducing the...Thanks for all the tips, I am all for reducing the chemicals in my life! Another idea for bowl covering, is just put a plate/saucer on top like gramma did. Speaking of chemicals, I took my truck through the automatic car wash today and during the wash cycle the soap that was sprayed on was very smelly! Not a pleasant smell, kinda chokey. I was sitting there trying to breathe through a glove till the rinse came on. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02449271417077085434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-40469466927582969352015-01-19T10:43:54.510-06:002015-01-19T10:43:54.510-06:00I really enjoy reading your blog; thanks again for...I really enjoy reading your blog; thanks again for taking the time to keep it up. Thanks, too, for the updates on your projects. How is it going with your 'shampoo/conditioner'? Take care, SJ in Vancouver BCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-47267312695880496772015-01-19T09:49:51.226-06:002015-01-19T09:49:51.226-06:00I really
Irked making soap. I need to make Another...I really<br />Irked making soap. I need to make Another batch. Thanks for sharing how your projects worked out,Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14643387947219993819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-64666419919139215082015-01-19T09:46:49.845-06:002015-01-19T09:46:49.845-06:00I have a recipe for pine tar soap that goes by vol...I have a recipe for pine tar soap that goes by volume, not weight (I think this is a better way to learn.) I'd be happy to share it should you desire to make this wonderful soap. Mrs. Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06356736479776982230noreply@blogger.com