So yeah, @poisonpunk , my hypothesis was that since beef tallow and palm oil had nearly identical SAP values (tallow is 197.0, Palm is 199.0, according to the #SoapMakersCompanion ), we could use them interchangeably. Hubby (who did the mixing), said it took a bit longer than the palm oil version to get to "trace". Trace is defined by this: when you lift up the stick mixer, do the drops of soap mixture blend right into the rest of the batch, or do they hold their shape for a moment? If the drops hold their shape, the soap mixture is ready to pour!

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“Three Magi” - Tallow Soap

by Raven's Dream Maine

- 201 grams NaOH (Food-grade lye)
- 1lb 3oz distilled water
- 1lb 5 oz olive oil
- 1lb coconut oil
- 14 oz tallow
- 9-10 teaspoons (2 oz) essential oil:
Sandalwood (5 t)
Frankincense (2 t)
Myrrh (1 t)
Cedar (1 t)

Heat fats and lye close to desired temperature (100 degrees F).

Whisk quickly and firmly with a stainless-steel whisk. Once it is well blended, immediately begin pouring the lye mixture to the melted fats and oils.

NOTE - An immersion stick blender is crucial while blending the mixture! Otherwise, the soap won't last as long! (That goes for any cold processed soap.)

Pour into molds. I would recommend using a 5 lb wooden mold, or two 3-lb ones, and not fancy molds.

Put the soap to sleep (wrap in towels), and unmold it a few days later. (We use a closet with shelves to store soap in).

Use appropriate precautions while handling lye / lyewater, and wear protective gear (goggles, chemical resistant gloves). Lye and or raw soap can cause chemcial burns!

More precautions and tips can be found in the #SoapMakersCompanion book by Susan Cavitch Miller.

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BTW, I used some of the #Tallow soap today. My skin was so soft and moisturized! Some good stuff! Not a huge amount of lather, but so creamy!

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#Soapmaking pics! These are the #Tallow / Coconut / Olive Oil soaps, scented with Sandalwood, Frankincense, Myrrh and Cedar (Three Magi). We made some bars and some fancy shapes!

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So, the #TallowSoap hardened just fine! (Pics soon...) I trimmed it today and it was harder than the soap made with palm oil -- so they are obviously interchangeable. The tallow-blend (with coconut and olive oils) just needed more curing time!

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This year, we're going to make some #ColdProcess soap with #BeefTallow instead of #PalmOil (they are nearly identical in SAP value, an important component in soapmaking), and contribute to a soap's hardness.

The recipe below is for #HotProcess soap, but is very similar to the recipe we use for Cold-Process soap (pretty much substitute Tallow for Palm Oil).

Easy #TallowSoap Recipe

February 11, 2024
Heather Dessinger

https://mommypotamus.com/tallow-soap-recipe/

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