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@ Bubbles ~ It didn't quite look like that it just froze up in a big blob, but later it went thru gel stage.. I have sliced the soap, it is a little soft, so I can't wait to see what will happen in the weeks to come.. I guess I won't be using that much castor..anymore... I should have...

Wow!! I will give that a try...I really appreciate everyones input.. :)

Ah!! I wonder if that is the answer.... is there a good number to keep the castor at??

I should clarify... I round up the numbers.. 7 16 9..

@ Irishlass: This was the recipe.... DO yo think it's too much castor oil? Oils Fat Amount (oz wt) % in recipe Castor Oil 7.11111111111 22.22 Olive Oil 16 50.00 Shea Butter 8.88888888889 27.78 Total Weight 32 LYE=3.9oz Water=9 oz I used MMS lye calculator Maybe my...

my lye was 110 and my oil was about 130.. I am always afraid to let the temps gt below 100 for some reason..I guess everything I have read they should be over 100 .... Can you tell I am still learning after a year of doing this...Geez.. I need some lessons... LoL..

I bought it at Sam's I always use that brand.... I made other batches with it and it turned out ok...

How would I heat the soap up??? It was a big hard "glob".. do I put it in the oven?? Thanks :))

Made a batch of CP ...Olive Oil, Shea butter and Castor oil.. thought I would make a simple bar... mixed lye with oils, zip zip with the stick blender, and WHAM!! 2 seconds it was getting hard.. I poured in the mold as fast as I could...Hard as a rock.. No color, no fragrance.... threw it...

PUMPKIN IN SOAP Thanks you guys... I really appreciate the help.. Deb

I have a questions: I am making 4 lbs of CP soap.. How much pumpkin (canned) would I use and when do I add it.. I want that nice orange color. Not sure when to add it during the process. Thanks in advance.. Deb

I see what your saying.. I just wasn't sure how much!! Thanks so much for your input...

Correction!! I guess what I was trying to say is, How much essential oil would I add to say for example I made a Tea Tree Oil and Lavender.. I have seen soapers put that on there label and say Tea Tree is good for dry skin and lavender is calming.. How much would I have to put in the 4 lbs to...

How do I determine know how much beeswax or essential oil or dried herbs to add to a 4 lbs recipe?? I also would like to know how much of an essential oil do I need to add to a 4 lb recipe to be able to honestly say it has health benefits..ie: tea tree oil and calendula.. Any advise will be...

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. Happy soaping..