Smart! It is disappointing to have to wait for ingredients for sure when you get the "soaping urge". I have made a few batches anyhow, while I wait for mine....now to see how they turn out! I think I "undercooked" my castille soap, cut the next batch a little early, leaving smears on the cut...
Hi! I am just wondering what everyone prefers to use as additives to prevent DOS, as well as to use in "hard water areas" for better lather and less soap scum? I know that EDTA is commonly used, but are there other choices that you use and prefer? Thanks for any help! :)
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I made several batches of soap about 1 1/2 years ago, and have not touched my supplies since then. I have just started to make soap again, and noticed that my EDTA that I had mixed with water has settled and tiny bits and white flakes rise from the bottom when I shake it. I thought perhaps I...
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Thanks for your response. How does the soapmakingfriend calculator let you know that the Sunspun blend is 85%/15%? Or, is it just a guess regarding the proportions? I put in a query to the manufacturer of the shortening (Bunge), but I have had no response.
Thanks. I will keep a couple, and in fact will try some out too...I am curious as to how they will affect my skin. I think it was sky blue mica that made the blue, as well as titanium dioxide. I did chop and shred some of them and will include the pic! I am happy with my confetti soap...first...