| Old Fashioned Witches Soap 4 pounds of lard 13 ounces of lye (1 can) 5 cups of cold water 1 tablespoon lavender oil 1 tablespoon patchouli oil 1 cup fresh strawberry juice 1/4 cup dried soap bark herb (optional) In a large enamel or iron kettle, melt the lard over very low heat. (Never use metal). In a seperate pot, stir together the lye and the water. Heat lard until small bubbles begin to appear~DO NOT BOIL. Remove from heat and slowly pour the lye solution into the lard. With a big wooden spoon, stir in the lavender and patchouli oils, the strawberry juice and soap bark herb. Simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour into 2-inch deep greased pan and allow to cool overnight. Cut the soap into squares and leave in the pan for at least 3 days before removing. Place the soap bars on waxed paper and allow them to age in a draft-free area approximately 4-6 weeks before using. |
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