Monthly Archives: July 2020
Black Sope
The earliest recorded evidence of the production of soap-like materials dates back to around 2800 BC. A formula for soap consisting of water, alkali, and cassia oil was written on a Babylonian clay tablet around 2200 BC. The type of fat and lye used will determine the hardness of your soap. Black soap, derived from […]
Zen 2.0
Warning: Photos include graphic images of animal hide tanning When my geriatric third-hand goat became infirm I determined it was time to end his suffering. With the help of his previous owner we humanely euthanized him. While the meat was not edible due to his age I decided to experiment with curing the hide. With […]
In Pursuit of Medieval Excellence 