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A variation of this formula / recipe is below this one. The variation is using what I call "The Trinity of Lathering Oils" that I introduced for use on our soapmaking list. Coconut, Castor and Palm Kernel. It uses 4 oz. more oil, so will make a bit more soap.

TLC Hard Bar
8.4 lb. oil batch
(approx 11 lbs. of soap)

48 oz Olive Oil
32 oz Lard or Palm Oil
32 oz Shortening (Crisco or store brand is fine)
12 oz Coconut Oil
6 oz Cocoa Butter
5 oz Castor Oil

18 oz lye (5% superfatted)
45 oz water or split by using 1/2 milk and 1/2 water adding the lye only to the water phase of the process.

Use basic soapmaking instructions for making soap.Click to go to instructions.

Mix lye in water only, till dissolved. Bring to room temp by placing the lye container in a ice water bath and stirring every once in a while or just let it set till the next day. Weigh out the oils and melt them in a Stainless Steel or Enamel Pot to about 110° to 120°, a bit cooler is fine. Mix lye water into the oils and stir in. If adding milk, warmed a bit or at room temp, add this after adding in the lye water. Bring to trace and pour. Enjoy your soap after drying for about 4 to 5 weeks.

TLC Hard Bar "Trinity of Lathering Oils"

48 oz Olive Oil
32 oz Lard
32 oz Shortening (Crisco or store brand is fine)
7 oz Coconut Oil
7 oz Castor Oil
7 oz Palm Kernel
6 oz Cocoa Butter

18.40 oz lye (5% superfatted)
45 oz water or split by using 1/2 milk and 1/2 water adding the lye only to the water phase of the process.

Process as above or as you would like.

Created By Rita Scheu
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