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Is lard subject to DOS more so than coconut and olive oil?? I have recently started to develop DOS (never got DOS before using lard). The only 2 things I have done different are: I used lard (I think at 50% and I left the soap out in the garage to cure. Outside temps were around 100, so it was...

Does anyone have experience with Cedarwood EO?? I'm wondering if anyone has had it accelerate trace?? I made a 40 oz batch today, and after about 2 minutes, it seized up on me. What the heck am I doing wrong?? 50 % lard 30 % OO 20 % CO 2.25:1 water/lye fragrance Cedarwood mixed with patchouli...

O.K., I've been trying to stay with a basic recipe until I get everything under control. I've just made 2 batches (12 bars each), and they seem to be what I am looking for. They came out pretty good, but plain. I would like to know what everyone thinks of this recipe, ESPECIALLY the water/lye...

O.K., one last question (for today) ...... Lately I have been getting a lot of soda ash. I have recently gone from ED food grade lye to 100% lye from the hardware store because I ran out of ED lye. Does the lye make a difference as far as soda ash goes, or is it in my procedure ??? Thanks to...

O.K. ....... So I broke my promise (to myself) to stick to the basics. Well, I broke my promise to stick to the basics. I added some cherry fragrance. I thought it was EO, but it was FO. I also tried a different coconut oil (pic attached), but I don't think that is/was my problem. It looks like...

Could someone lead me to info on how to re-batch?? I tried the search function, but couldn't find what I was looking for. I have a bunch of cold process soap I don't want to just "throw out". As always, Thanks for your help !! Timm ....

I was wondering what I could do to SLOW DOWN trace. I know a lot of people would like to speed up trace time, but I'm just the opposite. My soap is tracing so fast that I can barely get it into the mold after blending after only 2-3 minutes. Here's my recipe: 15 % Coconut Oil 35% Olive Oil 20%...

Hey all !!! It's been quite a long time since I have been on this site. I have had 2 back surgeries (and need 1 more). I have also since retired (which isn't what I thought it would be. Anyways, This question will probably make EVERYONE roll their eyes .... Can scented wax cubes for candle...

O.K., here is my latest .... it's only my 3rd loaf. I call it "PatCherry". It is mostly patchouli with a little cherry added. Right now the scent is unbelievable! I only hope it stays. Anyways, here it is, but nothing special. This soap thing sure can be addicting ;-) .... BTW ... I'm really not...

O.K., I was thinking ... A long time ago I bought some coloring for automotive paint that is what I believe is mica to achieve a pearl-like paint or a flip-flop (changes colors) paint. Do you soapers think this is the same thing used in soap ?/ I bought a BUNCH of different colors, as I was...

Is there somewhere to download a lye calculator program to use on my computer so I don't need to go on the internet every time I want to use it?? I really like the one at soapcalc, but I don't see anywhere to download it. Thanks, Timm .......

I would like for my bars to have a little more lather. Which ingredient(s) produces the most lather?? I have been doing a 70% OO and 30% coconut oil soap and I would like it to lather a bit more. Thanks ALL !!!!!

Hey All!1 Made my second batch 2 weeks ago, and used the last of my Olive Oil Pomace. I went to the local WalMart figuring I would pick some up. I could not find POMACE, but there was just about everything else under the sun. Somewhere along the line, I got the feeling I should *only* use...

For your amusement, I just made an album called tklechak .... I plan on posting as I progress making CP soaps. I think I'm going to get a different mold though. Also, after seeing some of the other pics, my soap looks pretty lame. I think one needs to have some artistic ability to do these soaps...

Hey All!! I have a question about fragrances & coloring ... I only have 1 loaf of CP soap under my belt ... It came out better than I had expected. There's 2 things I'm not thrilled about ... #1 ... after sitting for awhile, it seems that my soap has lost most of it's scent. I thought I used...

O.K., I'm as green as they come. I was wondering if someone could look at this recipe and tell me how much soap this will make. I'm thinking about 2.5 pounds or so. I just got a silicone soap mold from Amazon that is 12.5" long by about maybe 2.5 high. Does any one have an idea of how much this...

Hey Everyone!! Thanks for accepting me!! I am new to soap making and have not made any soap yet. I hope to learn from this forum how to make soap and improve. Oh yeah, my name is Timm (yes, 2 m's) and I live in Sedona Arizona. ........ Timm ....:crazy: