Discover the differences between tallow and lard soaps in terms of lather quality. Follow along as Ellen Ruth Soap conducts a soap-making battle to compare the two recipes and determine the best option for your skincare routine.
Preparation for the Soap-Making Battle
โฐUtilize a soap supply website for information and resources.
โ๏ธDiscuss different ways to calculate soap volume for a mini loaf mold.
Calculating Soap Mold Volume
๐Measure height, width, and length in centimeters of the mold.
๐ขMultiply the dimensions to calculate the volume in square centimeters.
๐งฎConvert square centimeters to grams for those preferring ounces using a calculator.
Soap-Making Process
๐งผCool the soap mixture and add sodium lactate for silk fibers to melt.
๐ฅMelt lard and coconut oil for the oil portion of the soap mixture.
Lather Test Results
๐ช๏ธAnticipate swirls and color change in soap.
โณWait for chemical reactions before conducting the lather test.
๐Excitement to see the final soap appearance after waiting.
FAQ
Which soap lathers quicker, tallow, or lard?
Tallow soap lathers quicker.
What is the texture of the lather in lard soap?
Lard soap is creamier and denser in lather.
Are there any significant differences between tallow and lard soaps?
Both soaps are fabulous with slight differences in lather texture and feel.
Summary with Timestamps
๐งผ 0:00Comparing lather between tallow and lard soaps in a soap-making experiment.
๐งผ 3:00Comparison of soap molds for making homestead soap and methods to determine required soap volume.
๐ 6:23Calculating volume of squares and rectangles using dimensions in centimeters for soap molds.
โณ 10:28Preparing soap mixture by cooling and adding sodium lactate, followed by oil mixture with lard and coconut oil.
๐งผ 15:37Soap making process with tallow, testing lather, and cutting into bars for stamping.
Discover the differences between tallow and lard soaps in terms of lather quality. Follow along as Ellen Ruth Soap conducts a soap-making battle to compare the two recipes and determine the best option for your skincare routine.
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