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I attempted cold process liquid soap today. Technique was basic, dissolve lye in water, add to melted oils. It seemed to be ok at first but whenever I stopped blending, it would separate. I tried for about 45 minutes to get a stable emulsification before I gave up and put it in a crockpot on...

I bought fragrance buddy tuberose and just now see the usage is 1%, who has used it higher and does it cause any problems? This will be for personal useage only

Would EOs in water need a preservative? Specifically rosemary and peppermint in a spray bottle, just a few drops of each

I want to make a simple body butter with just cocoa butter and a liquid oil. Any tips on the % of liquid oil to make a softer product that is easy to dip out of a tub?

Some of my more unusual pets. There is gertrude my black widow then a couple tarantuals. There are 4 in one cage, only one species of tarantula can be kept communal. They are all named stanley, proper name of Monocentropus balfouri. @AliOop

I want to try and force gel in a 1 lb silicon loaf mold using a toaster oven. I prewarmed to 260 before adding the soap but the little oven cools off really fast so I want to use the keep warm function. What would be a good temp? I sat it to 150 but I don't know if it will be enough. I poured...

Trying to come up with creative ways to use some 1/2 oz FO samples I was given. This one has half the batter scented with BB relaxing with is vanilla heavy and should discolor dark. I didn't add color. Other half is patchouli EO with a splash of nag champa FO, colored with a bright pink mica...

Has onyone used this? Just wondering how it holds up and if the scent changes at all in CP. I got a sample bottle from my daughter and oh my, it one of the best things I've ever smelled. I made three bars with it today. Hoping it stays true.

Few years back I switched from olive oil to HO safflower. I also changed my normal brand of lard when the local stores started carrying something different. I don't remember which change happened first but I started getting DOS in almost all my soap. I stopped soaping almost completely, only...

First off, I know lye soap isn't shampoo and can ruin hair. Its ruined mine but thats not important right now. I have a skin condition on my scalp that I can't get controlled, lye soap helps, it's why I used it in the past and why I will be using it for awhile now. I'm trying to decide which...

This is a long shot but can anyone read chinese calligraphy? Translation apps just aren't doing it.

Is there such a thing as tobacco FO that doesn't have all the vanilla, floral or fruity notes? I want just a plain jane tobacco to use in a mix with a honey FO.

This is a odd question. Is there anything I can add to a mineral oil based product to create a gel? I'm not wanting to add anything water based or a hard oil like beeswax or shea. I'm hoping to thicken my skin so soft so its easier use.

I have to give up my beloved lard, for the past few years I've been consistently getting DOS so I'm going to try switching to soy. There are so many different kinds of soy flakes, does that make any difference with soap? Does it all have the same or close sap? I've made a few batches with soy...

Jelly beans that is. Mom asked for a mp black licorice jelly bean soap and I made way too many beans so I made this batch of CP yesterday. I really love the look of the beans. Think I'll make a bunch of multi colors for a rainbow soap.

I have a bunch of clear mp I'd like to start using up but I don't want it all to be shimmery from mica. What kind of colors can I use for mp? I'm especially interested in getting a opaque white. I have plenty of oxides but I have no idea how to incorporate them.

I've found a new hobby that actually is holding my interest, wire wrapping. Maybe, just maybe I can eventually sell a few pieces, at least enought to help fund supplies. These are my first proper pieces, the skinnier one was made for my daughter.

I need to find a new FO for my MIL. Currently I'm using wsp rice flower and shea which she likes but I absolutely hate the stuff, smells like playdoh and baby powder. All she has told me is she likes powdery scents that are really strong. I'm thinking more along the lines of floral or perfumy...

Any idea how to make a custom mica mix dusty? Particularly a pinky purple shade? It came out pretty good but I'd still like it a bit more muted. Maybe more grey? These are the best photos until I'm able to unmold

Does anyone know how much FO can be used before it negatively affects soap? I'm making soap for MIL and she wants it strong as possible. The scent I'm using is safe up 17% The most I've ever used is around 6%, could I double this without it making the soap soft? That would come out to 2 oz ppo