You've heard of the Everything Bagel and now I have the Everything Soap. I've saved the scraps and ends and little shavings from all of my creations knowing that there is a way to recycle them back into a full-sized bar of soap. I've learned that French Milled soap is simply soap that has been shaved down and milled again. Rebatching is a copy of that process. In a sense, the Melt & Pour soapmakers are also doing this because the melt and pour soaps are ready-made soaps that have been shaved down for their reuse.
Tom and I read more recommendations for the best way to rebatch and tried a new version this time. We put everything in the crock pot and turned it on low. We stirred everything down a few times and poured it into the wooden mold. Awesome!!! This looks and smells nice. Of course, it includes every scent I've ever used and every additive I've ever used but the result is rather appealing.
Reading further, we learned a few other tricks and here are our new findings:
1. Use soap leftovers that are less than two weeks old or keep them sealed in ziploc baggies.
2. Put all soap scraps through the meat grinder. This creates little "noodles" of soap.
3. Soak noodles in milk overnight for added moisture.
4. Place in crock pot on low and don't stir. Leave for about 3 hours.
5. Stir once and pour.
The result was a glossy bar of soap that appears to be very dense and appealing! I was just going to use these for home use but I think people might buy them!
About Me
- Lori Jo
- I have a wonderful family who supports my many hobbies including singing, soapmaking, wine tasting and rabbits. I recently retired from teaching English as a Second Language and love to travel. I started making soap in 1999 when we were showing goats in milk as a 4-H project. All of my soaps are made with pure oils and no animal fats. All fragrances are from essential oils. Store-bought "soap" is really a detergent. My soap will leave your skin clean and moisturized. Try some!
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