Recent content by Relax

I understand stand your point. It's a tricky area for me when it comes to explaining the scientific aspect of soapmaking. I don't think I would be bothered with trying to go into that detail if I sold soap. I would just list all ingredients (including Sodium Hydroxide) and let them come to...

Some will argue that NaOH is still present just not active (or that it's been neutralized).

I am not vegan either. Maybe it matters where the fat came from (ie. an animal) regardless of whether or not it remained in the finished product. It was still used to make it. That would be my guess..?

I use this.

Will you post a picture of the log splitter you made?

I will let them cure longer. I nice soaper gave my husband a free bar at the market last week. He started using it maybe five days ago. I just realized it has about a few more days left so at least I know my husband is part of the reason my bars go so fast :-/

I'm a newbie too! I made one CP soap last year and nine CP so far this year. I usually HP. The first time I tried CP, I didn't like the process . It turned out ok (as far as I could tell). I was pretty intimidated by the whole trace thing, making sure the temperatures were perfect, etc...

Thanks everyone. That's a long time! When I first started making HP we would start using it around day two. My husband likes to hold the bar in his hand the entire time, lol. The last HP batch, we let it cure for four weeks but we are still only getting about a week per bar. My CP will be...

How long does your soap last? I keep forgetting to document each time I use a bar to gauge how long it last. :crazy: I will try to record the date when I start using a new bar. I believe my HP bars last about one week when my husband and I both use the same bar and shower 1-2 times each day...

Does anyone know whether or not using organic essential oils makes a noticeable difference than using non-organic ones in soapmaking? I have Now brand (Non Organic) and lots of Young Living and Mountain Rose Herbs (both organic) essential oils. I feel like I'm wasting my YL and MR oils when I...

This is my thought too.

Were the quotes you were given by your agent for business insurance? Do you sell your soap?

What specific type of insurance is needed (or recommend) for hobbyist? I just talked to my homeowners insurance company (USAA) and the representative didn't know and wanted to transfer me to their business department. I have umbrella insurance but was told it would not cover any lawsuits...

Does it matter if soaps with different scents are being stored in a box together?

I'm still a newbie, however, I added honey to four batches so far and none of them did anything strange. I cp at low temperatures also. I put mine in the freezer so they won't gel. I don't measure my oatmeal. I grind them up fairly well (I like a little texture left) and just put in whatever...