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    Small Cat Mold

    Hi, I'm looking for a small cat mold. I have a prospective customer who wants a M&P cat that would fit into one of the small organza bags. I appreciate any ideas. Thanks! Carole
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    How do YOU melt pounds of M&P?

    You can buy a Presto Pot at WalMart. I have two stores in my area..........one had them, one did not. They run around $23.00 if I remember correctly. There is a temperature dial so you can set it around 200 degrees or lower to melt your base. I do three pounds at a time because that is what...
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    M&P Facial Bar Recipe?

    Does anyone have a nice facial bar recipe they would like to share? I've done one with a goatmilk base and would like something new. Thanks! Carole
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    How do YOU melt pounds of M&P?

    I tried all kinds of way when first starting out. I finally ended up getting a Presto Pot. I LOVE it. It did take a little getting used to but once I had it down I will never go back to any other way. Carole
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    Dog Shampoo Recipe?

    I made my batch today and it came out really cool in the dog bone mold. A question though..... while washing up my soap pot and utensils I noticed my hands were Oh, so soft!! I used castor oil and think that is what did it. Does anyone add extra castor oil to their regular soap base? Carole
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    Dog Shampoo Recipe?

    Thanks Sharon for confirming that your customers like your doggie shampoo bar. I purchased all of the ingredients yesterday and going to make some today. :D
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    Dog Shampoo Recipe?

    Thanks, Sarah! Lots of different versions to try. Carole
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    Dog Shampoo Recipe?

    Does anyone have a good recipe for M&P dog shampoo. I have the dog bone mold and would like to try it. Thanks! Carole
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    White lace look on back of soaps

    Thanks Tabitha, I want to try it again today and I'll work on the temperature that I pour at. Carole
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    White lace look on back of soaps

    I've made some log mold soaps and other individual mold soaps but haven't noticed this happening before. What I've done. Melted 3 pounds of M&P in Presto pot. While melting I've sprayed alcohol a few times inside the pot to get rid of the bubbles on top. On my latest project I am ladling...
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    loaf mold for M&P

    The loaf mold from WSP is pretty small......... Approximate Loaf Weight: 11 oz Measures: 2" x 8" x 1.25" The bars when cut would only be 2 inches wide by 1 1/4 inch high. If you draw these dimensions out on a piece of paper you will get a good idea of how small it is. I'm using a mold...
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    Coffee in GM M & P Base

    I just made some bars the other day with fresh coffee grounds. I used opaque base and added my coffee grounds and some vanilla fragrance oil. After the base hardened almost all of the grounds had settled to the bottom. There was still a small amount throughout and it came out a beautiful...
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    91% Alcohol?

    All along I've been using regular alcohol for layers on M&P. Today I switched to 91% and my layered log has fallen apart when I sliced it. Is it the 91% alcohol that caused it?
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    Arrow Root - love/hate relationship

    I've read that arrow root will help make M&P less tacky after it dries. I've tried it and like the feel it gives to the cut bar. However, I'm not happy how it makes the clear bars less shiny. I'm using a soft fluffy makeup brush and going over the bars very lightly. Anyone else have thoughts...
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    I need help with a Shea Butter M&P base

    I was using a white Crystal soap base and had no problems with it. I decided to order a Shea Butter base from the Chemical store since they are close to me so the shipping would be better. It is also a Crystal brand base. I am having problems melting the Shea base. It is very creamy and almost...
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