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Irena
Closed minds are like faulty parachutes; they refuse to open.

Hi Everyone,
Well I have the cut up Calendula simmering in the jojoba oil. I just used 1/3 of the amount. So far, okay! Can't wait to see what happens to me & the soap!

When I strain the oil, could I use the remaining cooked Calendula in a Gardener's Soap? Would this work as some kind of nourishing exfoliant, after I cooked it?

Hate to waste anything!

Thanks, All,
einnoc

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Hi,
I've been simmering 1 oz of Calendula in a double boiler, covered for the past 3 hours. This is only a third of the amount in the recipe. I poured the total amount of jojoba oil over it. The calendula absorbed all the oil. There doesn't appear to be any oil left.
I think if I tried to strain or press the petals, I would only get a few drops of oil, not enough for the recipe.

I read the tutorial on BB for infusing oil & I'm following that.

Does anyone know if this is correct?

After I strain the oil out, if I get any oil, can I save the oil infused petals to use in my Gardeners soap?

Thanks for all your help.
einnoc

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The petals gave up their properties to your oil. You could compost them or throw them out.

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Irena
Closed minds are like faulty parachutes; they refuse to open.

Thank you, Soapbuddy. Composting sounds like a good idea.
einnoc

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Hi,
Here's the link on making the infused oil http://soap-queen.blogspot.com/2009/07/ ... usion.html.
Mine is still simmering! The smell isn't bothering me anymore. I think it was just very strong being closed up in the box. It seems to be fine now or I should say I'm fine now. LOL

Here's the link to the recipe for the Belly Butter also.
http://soap-queen.blogspot.com/2010/11/ ... orial.html

Have Fun,
einnoc

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I can not believe I did this!!! After two days of simmering these Calendula petals in the jojoba oil, I just went to check it and it burned!
Now I have to start from the beginning again!
Darn, I lost all that jojoba oil!
Oh well ...
einnoc

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Irena
Closed minds are like faulty parachutes; they refuse to open.

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Hi Angielady,
I finally got the jojoba oil infused with the Calendula petals! Yeh!!!
Did you find the final amount of infused oil, you ended up with was a lot less than the original jojoba?
Also, was the finished infused oil a much darker color than the original jojoba oil?
Thanks for any info you can give me.
einnoc

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"Soap is to the body what laughter is to the soul!"

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Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.
Hans Christian Andersen
www.etsy.com/shop/AngieLady
Sunshine Bath & Body

Whew!
Thanks Angielady! I didn't want to mess this up again!
einnoc

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"Soap is to the body what laughter is to the soul!"