tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post6303671941354161352..comments2023-12-29T05:25:24.503-06:00Comments on The Midlife Farmwife: Saponification Sunday...Billy Bob SoapDonna OShaughnessyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-5729343086856580892013-08-17T17:13:36.670-05:002013-08-17T17:13:36.670-05:00I know the feeling. I made my molds from wood res...I know the feeling. I made my molds from wood rescued from the burn pile of pallets at my dad's shop. :) After all free and cheap are wonderful things right! And perfection is definitely overrated!creative chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07651046100218238390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-2844758762023802952013-07-02T13:28:55.728-05:002013-07-02T13:28:55.728-05:00Yay! another "rogue" soaper!My soaps are...Yay! another "rogue" soaper!My soaps are oddly shaped as my "high tech" molds are some drawer organizers from the dollar store and some thrifted silicone cake/bread pans.As to colors and swirls/layers, etc.;I've just learned to embrace any outcome; It's all good!I categorize my soaps as "rustic!"<br />Been a long time reader of your blog; especially enjoy the snippets of stories from your childhood and what I imagine was an adventurous adolescence. Hope to see a book about these adventures on the shelves one day soon!johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09287467479749086333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-85631368565519894012013-07-01T20:30:07.390-05:002013-07-01T20:30:07.390-05:00Lorna (Irish Farmerette) I just might do that. Tha...Lorna (Irish Farmerette) I just might do that. Thanks again for stopping by!Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-46576444696433469662013-07-01T20:29:07.578-05:002013-07-01T20:29:07.578-05:00Jenny. Thanks. My photo skills are lacking but slo...Jenny. Thanks. My photo skills are lacking but slowly improving. I love taking my camera off "auto" and living on the wild side.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-78383376127024910402013-07-01T20:28:17.229-05:002013-07-01T20:28:17.229-05:00Megan, I'll bet there is a class near you or g...Megan, I'll bet there is a class near you or go to a Farmers Market find some GOOD homemade soap and ask around. Lye isn't bad at all as long as you respect it.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-80910914686499761362013-07-01T20:27:07.382-05:002013-07-01T20:27:07.382-05:00Marie. Yes it is becoming a popular craft. And I p...Marie. Yes it is becoming a popular craft. And I personally think competition is a good thing!Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-53712744053316867012013-07-01T20:25:49.253-05:002013-07-01T20:25:49.253-05:00The Broad. sure you can. Sure you can.The Broad. sure you can. Sure you can.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-62634175112831570772013-07-01T18:02:14.428-05:002013-07-01T18:02:14.428-05:00I keep meaning to say to you Donna, with your Iris...I keep meaning to say to you Donna, with your Irish connection - do consider entering your blog in the Blog Awards Ireland diaspora category this year and do spread the word :) http://www.blogawardsireland.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-2073470184637787752013-07-01T17:27:11.146-05:002013-07-01T17:27:11.146-05:00Billy Bob is a very handsome soap, and I'll be...Billy Bob is a very handsome soap, and I'll bet it smells great, too! I like the photo shoot in the garden.LatherBeSoapinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18018716091511424218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-90341891117265621712013-07-01T16:47:18.846-05:002013-07-01T16:47:18.846-05:00I like the look of Billy Bob Bluegrass soap. I'...I like the look of Billy Bob Bluegrass soap. I'm guessing with those air bubbles, it may float a little better? Not that that would mean much to me, as i'm a shower more than bath gal.<br /><br />Soapmaking is also on my things of list to try, but i am a bit fearful of lye. If i lived closer, i'd attend one of your classes to overcome that fear.megan blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555646904983619596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-30904127833839747502013-07-01T10:32:46.234-05:002013-07-01T10:32:46.234-05:00this is the third post i have read about soap maki...this is the third post i have read about soap making. I love bars of soap and this one sounds lovely. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-83678817950915272292013-07-01T09:45:36.841-05:002013-07-01T09:45:36.841-05:00I don't know how it is, but I swear, I can jus...I don't know how it is, but I swear, I can just smell that Billy Bob soap!The Broadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04976467218216864644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-42450211068353819652013-07-01T07:54:13.270-05:002013-07-01T07:54:13.270-05:00Jocelyn. Billy Bob here is CP. I do make HP but th...Jocelyn. Billy Bob here is CP. I do make HP but this one is cold process. Yes the castor oil and the geranium rose EO and the alkanet all make this recipe get thick very fast which is why it's glopped into my mold very quickly with a big spoon. Also the reason I get some air holes in this recipe no matter how much I bang it on the counter. It sure does lather well with the Castor oil! Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-11751489160500120642013-07-01T07:51:32.994-05:002013-07-01T07:51:32.994-05:00Vera. Just do it. Just start. We never have the ti...Vera. Just do it. Just start. We never have the time for anything really do we? Just skip washing dishes for a week. Works for meDonna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-4362843640374708892013-07-01T05:13:07.201-05:002013-07-01T05:13:07.201-05:00Dang, that's a lot of castor oil. That sucker...Dang, that's a lot of castor oil. That sucker doesn't seize up on you immediately? <br /><br />Oh wait...you hot process, right? That's a different animal.<br /><br />PS--Perfection is overrated.Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14823007336688773304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-23397006161058508822013-07-01T02:11:03.961-05:002013-07-01T02:11:03.961-05:00Lovely soaps. Would be of exactly the same mindset...Lovely soaps. Would be of exactly the same mindset as you if I was making soaps. In fact you inspire me to have a go at making soap at some point in the future when I can find the time!Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235143664894609891noreply@blogger.com