Wednesday 16 June 2010

Soccer Fever

WC Soccer 2010 (2)
I had the great fortune to attend the soccer match between Spain and Switzerland on Wednesday the 16th June. WOW. What an experience. I have to be honest - I was quite sceptical that we as a country could pull it off. I have been put in my place. It was really amazing. The stadium is beautiful, the match was exciting and the experience on the whole was first class. Well done Durban and well done South Africa!
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Wednesday 9 June 2010

Ginger Spice Recipe

Making Ginger Spice-003

I am going to assume that you already know how to make Cold Process Soap.
If you do not then click here

I would also like to thank Crawford from Woodman designs who has a MARVELOUS product - SoapMaker software. Without this program my little company would be in shambles, I am sure.
Ginger Spice part 1 - The Curls
BASE OILS:
Sunflower 600.96 gr
Stearic Acid 42.93 gr
Coconut 429.26 gr
Palm 1073.14gr
LYE & WATER:
Lye 290.5g Discount: 7%
Water 727.7g
ADDITIVES:
Base Oil: Carrot Oil 45.53 ml
Color: Orange PT 72.84 ml
MIX Carrot and Orange colour tog.
Heat your oils to - 100 F
Cool your water to H2O- 100 F
Once they are at the correct temps then add your Lye to your oils and stick blend until trace. Add the colour and carrot oil then pour into your mould.
Leave overnight to set, then take out of the mould, cut into slices and curl it.
Ginger Spice part 2
BASE OILS:
Sunflower 190.40 gr
Stearic Acid 13.60 gr
Coconut 136 gr
Wooden Spoon 340 gr
ADDITIVES:
EO: Cinnamon 7.62 ml
EO: Ginger 3.81 ml
EO: Orange 7.62 ml
Powders: Orris root powder 1.52 ml
LYE & WATER:
Lye 92g Discount: 7%
Water 231g
Place your curls in your mould.
Heat your oils to - 100 F
Cool your water to H2O- 100 F
Once they are at the correct temps then add your Lye to your oils and stick blend until trace.
Making Ginger Spice-032
Add your Essential Oils, blend a little more.
Making Ginger Spice-040
Pour the oil and lye mix into your mould being careful not to mess up your curls.
Making Ginger Spice-055  Making Ginger Spice-066
Cover with an old blanket to keep warm and leave over night. Turn out from the mould and cut, leave to cure for 4-6 weeks.

Making Ginger Spice-069  Making Ginger Spice-068

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Tuesday 8 June 2010

Recipe to Follow


I am feeling VERY bad that I have not posted for so long.
Tomorrow I will be posting the recipe for this lovely Spicey soap.
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