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 […]