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Hello All, We need a sturdy cart or wagon to use to bring our stuff (two or three plastic tubs and two or three 6"foot folding tables) to our space. I looked at the yard wagon Lowes sell for $99 but that looks flimsy. Thanks, Tom I know the voices in my head aren't real but sometimes...

Hello All, I have posted an ongoing soap selling listing on Ebay. I'd welcome comments and suggestions on its layout and design. Thanks. Here is the listing: http://tinyurl.com/kuhy9f8 Tom

Hello All, My next soap is going to be for the upcoming "other liquids" soap swap. I'd like to do a green tea soap and use the chopped tea leafs as an exfoliate. I've done a Google and forum search but didn't find much in the way of recipes. Also any suggestions on any precautions when using...

We attended our first craft show last weekend. Everything being sold had to be handmade. While we didn't make enough money to retire on it was a very worthwhile experience and very enjoyable. It was great talking to other soap makers who were shopping and stopped by to chat. And to non-soapers...

Just when I thought I was the King of soap making (after a whole 4 months of experience) the soap gods put me in my place. I was making an avocado soap and everything was going as it normally does. The first sign of trouble was when I removed the loaf from the orange silicon mold and I noticed...

Hello All, My next project is going to be an avocado soap. What scent would you recommend? I have on hand sandalwood which I don't think would work and citrus which is a maybe. Thanks, Tom

I'm thinking of buying one of the inexpensive ph meters. Most of those that I see are labeled for testing plant soil. Has anyone used that type with soap? Thanks, Tom

I was rushing when making my last batch. I used too much water when hydrating the clay and forgot to add the scent I wanted to use. This got me wondering what real disasters soapmakers have had.

Hello All, I'm developing a recipe to use avocado oil in. I 'd be making a 4lb loaf. 5% superfat. Here's what I developed: Thoughts and comments welcomed. olive oil 15% palm oil 27% coconut oil 30% avocado oil 25% shea's butter 3% French green clay for coloring Thanks for your help. Tom...

Hello All, I've been looking around the area markets to see what supplies I could buy locally and at what cost. I can not find pomace olive oil locally. Can I use other grades with equivalent results? I see there is olive oil labeled just "pure olive oil". Thanks. Tom

Hello All, Poured the first batch of soap the other day. Took it out of the red silicon mold from EB this morning. I was pleasantly surprised that it came out quite nicely. From what I read here and from videos on You Tube I was prepared for things like the fumes, high lye water temp and...

Hello All, I've been experimenting with a couple of the soap calculators. The calculator has an entry for which superfat is being used and at what %. I understand what superfat is but I'm not sure why it is on the calculator. How do you use this entry? Do you use this if you are adding oil...

Hello All, Eventually We'd like to sell soap on line and at craft fairs to support our favorite charity. My wife and I have come up with possible names that do not appear to be in use by others. Which name do you like? Lighthouse Soapworks Peach Springs Soapworks Running Bear Soapworks...

Hello All, I have a recipe that I would like to use to make my first batch of soap. A couple of different web sites recommended this recipe for newbies: 18.5 oz olive oil 12 oz coconut oil 9 oz palm oil 1 oz shea butter 5.8 oz lye 13.5 oz water This is said to make 51...

Hello All. I am new to the world of soap making. I've been reading and researching for a couple od weeks now. There's so much information and resources out there, in fact almost too much. The one area I'm struggling with is the molds. I really don't want to have to use liners. Has anyone had...

Hello All, I am a newbie and look forward to all that I will learn. I started buying hand made soap to get a more natural product and have decided to give making it a try. I have read much and seen several "how to" videos on YouTube. Tom