[Nfb-krafters-korner] another fast craft

[Henrietta Brewer]

HI,
There is a downloadable book from nls about making soap. It has melt and pour plus other from scratch types.
Henrietta
On Dec 4, 2011, at 2:20 PM, Barb Roland wrote:

> Ohio, thanks for the info, my daughter and I have been thinking about trying soap making also.
> Barb R.
> Z6
> 
> 'Just living is not enough,' said the butterfly, 'one must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower.' ~ Hans Christian Anderson
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ohio Gardener" <flowersandherbs at gmail.com>
> To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 12:50 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] another fast craft
> 
> 
>> Hi Edwin,
>> 
>> I went to about.com and came up with lots of options for you. never made
>> soap myself so can't personally recommend anything.
>> But I've learned much from about.com so recommend that site.
>> 
>> Ohio
>> 
>> Soap Making basics, safety & recipes. ... Soap Making Information - recipes,
>> safety information and more. Soap Making Basics; Types of Soap & Soap Making
>> ...
>> http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/soapmakingbasics/u/soapuserpath1.htm
>> Candle & Soap Making
>> Instructions how to make soap & how to make candles. Soap making recipes and
>> & candle making instructions & projects. Bath & Body recipes - bath bombs,
>> ...
>> http://candleandsoap.about.com/
>> How to Make Soap - Soap Making Instructions
>> Learn all about soap making and how to make your own homemade natural soaps,
>> melt and pour soaps and more. Fun soap making projects and how-to soap ...
>> http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/soapmakingbasics/a/How-To-Make-Soap.htm
>> Soap Making Recipes - Varieties of Homemade Soap - Create Soap ...
>> A soap cookbook of original and submitted soap making recipes - everything
>> from basics to luxury soaps. Laundry soaps and specialty soap recipes too!
>> http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/soaprecipes/Soap_Making_Recipes.htm
>> Make Cold Process Soap - How to Make Homemade Soap - Soap ...
>> How to make soap -soap making instructions using the cold process soap
>> making process - mixing oils and lye, stirring to trace, adding fragrance
>> and color.
>> http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/coldprocesssoapmaking/ss/sscpsoap.htm
>> Soap Making Oils - Oils for Making Soap - Qualities of Soap making ...
>> Which oil will give what qualities to your soap recipe? Here's a catalog of
>> the many different oils used for making soap - and the qualities they give
>> to
>> your soap ...
>> http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/soapmakingoils/tp/qualitiesofsoapmakingoil
>> s.htm
>> Grocery Store Soap - Easy Soap Making Ingredients
>> You don't have to have a lot of fancy ingredients to make great soap. This
>> recipe uses only oils that I found at my local market.
>> http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/soaprecipes/a/grocerysoap.htm
>> Soap Recipes Directory - Soap Making Recipes
>> Directory of soap making recipes from basic soap making recipes to soaps
>> with botanical additives to specialty soaps.
>> http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/soaprecipes/a/soaprecipedir.htm
>> How to Make Melt and Pour Soap - Melt and Pour Soap making
>> Easy illustrated instructions for making melt and pour soap! Melt and pour
>> soap making gets you started right away making your own natural handmade
>> soap.
>> http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/soapmakingbasics/ss/basicmeltpour.htm
>> Soap Making Safety - How to Make Soap Safely
>> Tips and information to help you make soap safely.
>> http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/soapmakingsafety/a/soapsafety.htm
>> .
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Edwin Rodriguez
>> Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 12:43 PM
>> To: 'Barb Roland'; 'List for blind crafters and artists'
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] another fast craft
>> 
>> Can anyone recommend or let me know where I can find soap making receipies?
>> Thanks
>> Edwin
>> conibodyworks at gmail.com
>> Or 773-575-6195
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Barb Roland
>> Sent: December 04, 2011 11:36 AM
>> To: List for blind crafters and artists
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] another fast craft
>> 
>> if the jar gets hot, you could always put a plate or something under it to
>> keep from heating the furniture.
>> Barb R.
>> Z6
>> 
>> 'Just living is not enough,' said the butterfly, 'one must have sunshine,
>> freedom and a little flower.' ~ Hans Christian Anderson
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Tanya Wheatley" <blind_quilter at msn.com>
>> To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 11:27 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] another fast craft
>> 
>> 
>>> My grandmother gave me one years ago for Christmas and the jar does
>>> get warm from the lights, but the potpourri never started burning and
>>> I would leave it on all day long. She used the white lights so it
>>> could be used year round.
>>> 
>>> Tanya
>>> 
>>> --------------------------------------------------
>>> From: <Blindhands at aol.com>
>>> Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 12:17 PM
>>> To: <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] another fast craft
>>> 
>>> am guessing that is why they tell you to use a glass canning jar.  The
>>> jars have thick glass and heat from the lights shouldn't bother it.
>>> Just wondering about the poperry
>>> 
>>> Joyce  Kane
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>>> Blindhands at AOL.com
>>> 
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