All guys! I gave everyone a basic overview of soapmaking, then we made a batch of melt 'n pour. The guys all settled on some essential oils, spices, and honey, (even some kaolin clay!) to add, then we poured. Cypress/tobacco/bayleaf was the scent profile.
Then we moved on to the real work; cold-process soap. We picked out 6 different oils and butters, measured everything out and added to the crock pot to melt. We then made the lye water, and, while the oils melted and the lye cooled, they designed a scent profile, and any goodies to add.
Everyone took turns and was involved in all the processes and decisions. We finally mixed the lye solution to the oils, traced, and poured into the molds I made for them. Apricot/frankincense/myrrh was the scent profile.
We cleaned up, chatted all about soap, and had some yummy herbal tea I had prepared. At class end they released the melt 'n pour from the silicone molds, and gathered their boxes full of cold-process soap, which had already firmed up nicely for travel. In a few days they will release those, cut into bars, and allow to cure for 4 weeks.
I have another class tomorrow. Mostly girls, I believe, so that should be a slightly different vibe. 🙂🙂
Vanessa virginiences, or American Lady on Liatrus Spicata, or Button Snakewort.
Both Native
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
Cool! I've never noticed galls on staghorn sumac. Location: SE NH.
Melaphis rhois on Rhus typhina
https://bygl.osu.edu/node/1112
Happy garden with all the heat, humidity, and occasional rain.
I made a yummy zucchini chocolate bread for my sister's visit. Going to air fry some of what I just picked.
