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@KiwiMoose they have a coating. I've had bars sitting on them for a year with no issues. Now that I know this, I'll always make sure never to use a plain metal rack. Thank you! :)

I set the bars on wire racks in a large closet that has good air flow.

I am continuously amazed by the talent and creativity on this board! Congratulations to the winners! Must’ve been so hard to choose. Well done, everyone!

No, it’s like an EO. DH said he got it on Cabela.com I think.

@KiwiMoose OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHH is that where soda ash comes from? I get it occasionally, but not on every soap. I understand soda ash is more an aesthetic thing, won't ruin the soap but it isn't pretty either. @AliOop I forgot to mention I used Persimmon purchased from Cabela's. I...

@dibbles Thank you! I invented this recipe using Soapmakingfriend calc. No idea what I was doing, just sort of ball parked it. I really appreciate your tips! I’ll decrease the sorbitol, sodium lactate, and castor oils if I make this recipe again. Probably next time I’ll borrow a recipe from...

@AliOop thank you! I was trying for more of a swirl, but it's more like a wave. Looks like a creamsicle pop! Did not spray with alcohol. Covered with parchment paper, placed in box packed with a thick towel. I soaped at a fairly low temp (around 95), so I don't think it's condensation...

I've been threatening for the longest time to make a Peach Persimmon soap and got around to it two days ago. Fragrance is from OT "Peach Mango" and smells absolutely lovely! Like when I was a kid on the farm having spent all day picking peaches from Grandpa's orchard - juicy sweet fresh ripe...

I love Mountain Rose Herbs! I buy a lot of EOs from them. I bet they have a tincture or something that could help you, @VikingChick. Sorry about your fall. Hope you’re better soon. Healing after 50 is slower. Sighs

My hubby is from Palmerton. Welcome, welcome!

Welcome to the forum! I always read the manufacturer’s recommendations, but usually I will add the FO with the oils and then mix with the lye. We had Bucky and Billy on our farm growing up. I bet you can think of something a little more clever than that! Mr. Wigglesworth gets my goat…I mean...

Super pretty!

I used cocoa butter and a teaspoon of cocoa powder in my chocolate chip cookie dough soap and I’m pleased with it. I did use chocolate chip cookie dough fragrance. It’s probably not the fragrance you’re looking for, but I like it. The cocoa powder went into the chocolate chip portion of the...

I would love to learn to make soap cupcakes! I won’t be able to participate this month but I’m looking forward to seeing what everyone does.

@AliensrReal and @AliOop what is it about Covid that just ruins my olfactory sense?!! Also my lungs. I just don’t have wind anymore! Trying to avoid laundry scents. I tend to stick to naturals.