[Loch-Ruadh] Soap Making Workshop

[Elizabeth Hawkwood]

Saturday, November 30th Schedule:

   9:30 AM - Soap making class at Aingeal's
  12:00 PM - Pot luck luncheon at Aingeal's
   2:00 PM - Fighter practice for Fian Ruadh at
  		Z Boas Park, Benbrook.


SOAP MAKING CLASS
Items provided:
	Fat
	Lye water

Items you need to bring:
	Pyrex (glass) bowl (1)
  	Pyrex measuring cup
	Stainless steel spoon or wire wisk (2)
	Soap molds (3)
	Essential oil or fragrance
	Other stuff(4)
	Coloring (grated crayon or soap coloring)
	Eye protection*
	Rubber gloves*
	Full apron (or old over shirt)*
	Box to carry your items in
	Plastic bag to put your used utensils in
	   until you get them home to clean them.

Notes:
(1) Since the mixture is caustic, metal is not
	recommended. The mixture also causes an exothermic
	reaction (it produces a great amount of heat) so a
	glass or pyrex bowl that can withstand heat changes
	is best.
	(2) NO aluminum, silver, or wood, unless you intend
	to throw it away after use. Aluminum and silver react
	with the mixutre and the wood will never be clean
	enough to use with anything else.
	(3) Soap making supplies can be purchased at Michael's
	MJ Designs or Hobby Lobby. Make sure that any oils
	or fragrances are approved for the skin; read the
	label! Colors specifically for soap can also be purchased,
	or you can grate a crayon. The color of the crayon may not
	be the final color of your soap.
	(4) You can add finely ground oatmeal, crushed dried rose
	petals, herbs (such as rosemary, basil), fruit peels
	(grated orange or lemon rind), or pumice powder.

	* These items are optional but highly recommended, as the
	mixture contains lye and is very caustic. It will sting and
	blister your skin and either discolor or make holes in
	clothing.

	For more information: Lady Elizabeth Hawkwood
	(rbnew5 at netscape.net), 817-456-8599.

POT LUCK
To Aingeal's, bring a covered dish to share at NOON.
We will eat after the soapmaking and before fighter
practice.

For more information: Aingeal (loch-ruadh at ansteorra.org)


FIGHTER PRACTICE
Fian Ruadh practice at Z Boas park in Benbrook begins at 2 PM.
For more information: Lord Dunstan æt Sancte Petrokes Stow
   (prohero at cowtown.net).