Witch Soap
OLD FASHIONED WITCH SOAP
4 pounds lard
13 oz lye
5 cups cold water
1 tablespoon lavender oil
1 tablespoon patchouli oil
1 cup fresh strawberry juice
1/4 cup dried soap bark herb
(optional)
In a large iron kettle or enamel pot,
melt the lard over very low heat. In as
separate pot, stir together the lye and
the water. Heat lard until small bubbles
begin to appear, but do not boil. Remove
from heat and slowly pour the lye
solution into the lard.
With a large
wooden spoon, stir in the lavender and
patchouli oils, the strawberry juice and
soap bark herb.
Simmer for about 30
minutes, stirring frequently. Pour into
2-inch greased pan and allow to cool 24
hours.
Cut the soap into squares and
leave in the pan for at least 72 hours
before removing.
Place the soap bars
on waxed paper and allow them to cure in
a draft free area for at least 4 weeks
before using.
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