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Witches Flying Soap
4 lbs lard
13 oz lye (1 can)
5 cups cold water
10 drops lavender essential oil
15 drops patchouli essential oil
10 drops bog myrtle essential oil
5 drops yarrow essential oil
5 drops chamomile or valarian essential oil
5 drops jonquil essential oil (extremely expensive so optional)
1 cup fresh strawberry juice
1/4 cup dried soap bark herb (optional)
In a large enamel or iron kettle, melt the lard over very low heat. (Never
use metal) In a separate pot, stir together the lye & the water. Heat lard
until small bubbles begin to appear - do not boil.
Remove from the heat & slowly pour the lye solution into the lard. With a
big wooden spoon, stir in the oils, the strawberry
juice & soap bark herb. Simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
Pour into 2-inch deep greased pan & allow to cool overnight. Cut the soap
into squares and leave in the pan for at least 3 days before removing.
Place the Soap bars on waxed paper & allow them to age in a draft-free area
approximately 4-6 weeks before using.
- From Mary and Sioned
Copyright remains with the original author
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