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Made a beer peppermint soap. Its been curing for 2 weeks and the middle is spongy. I can push on it and it leaves a bit of a dent. I looked up possible causes. Said either to much water or not enough lye. Made many other recipes and there fine. I'll post my recipe. OO 48% CO 30% Red Palm...

I'd like to make something like this. I'm wondering if any one had any plans and dimensions. I've been searching around and can't find anything. https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/67930192/three-tier-wooden-handmade-soap-display?

I'm exticed

Tried to make the mould that Cathy makes on her video. I'll have to make a batch of soap up and see how it performs.

Made this today. Used paprika to colour it.

So we have been giving samples out to a lot of people and the all love it. I have about 4-6 people who want sell our soaps. If there are other forums on this point me in that direction. Ive looked but haven't found them. My question is sell wholesale or commission? The one guy I took some to...

This is my 4th attempt at beer soap. This time I wanted to try the divide it in half. I used turmeric and alkelt root then swirled them together. Used beer for my liquid. Can't wait to unmold this.

I have a question for everyone who is selling there soaps. I have noticed the few soapers who are selling at the markets have 5-10 different soaps. i was curious to know if they created a different recipe for each soap. What I have noticed is that every bar has the exact same oils. The only...

I'm taking a poll as to which label people like best. 4 different options we have come up with. Any other suggestions would be awesome. Thanks

Here is a problem i'm trying to solve. We pour our soap into the moods and put a lid on it to cover it so we can insulate it. Our problem is the soap raises a bit and touches the lid and messing up our pattern. Do I alter the recipe to have less oils in it so the mild has less liquid to solve...

I have uploaded two pictures. My question is this. We didn't insulate this soap this time and there is very heavy soda ash on it. We tried to steam it but not much came off. Any suggestions on what to do when the soda ash is this thick. Thanks

A honey orange soap I made this morning. Last time I wrapped this soap and it got to hit and cracked a bit. So I'm not going to wrap it and see what happens.

Was wondering if anyone has experience with this mitre box. http://www.saffireblue.ca/shop/molds-and-stamps/soap-cutters-and-mitre-blocks/mitre-block#.VFA2tr6YlQo I bought it thinking it would be easier to use then one that i made to get more equal size bars. Im finding it a bit difficult...

I am just wondering how soon you put your labels on your soap. Can you put it on right away or do you put them on right before you sell. I guess what im getting at is,after the cure time, can I label all my soaps and let them still cure on the rack?

Quick question on Labels. I have been buying other companies soaps to try them out and see how they are. I am from Canada and according to the regulations you need the INCA names on the soaps. This one soap I have bought only has olive oil,castor oil and such, no INCA names labeled. I'm new...

Question: Made some beer soap for the first time. We didn't freeze it and it came out this most amazing orange colour. Made it a 2nd time and froze the beer. It came out a pale white. I really love the orange colour it came out. My question is, Is it necessary to freeze the beer. I know I...

Quick question. We have been using pomice olive oil instead of Olive oil as it is cheaper. We looked further into whats in pomice and it has a mixture of olive and canola oil. If we were to label our soap when we go to sell it, do we have to label it as both? Im just researching it, and...

What do you think of this recipe for a lavender Almond Oil, Sweet 12% Canola Oil 6% Castor Oil 4% Coconut Oil 20% Olive Oil 34% Palm Oil 20% Shea Butter 4% How much Lavender EO should I put in it? Im also adding Lavender grounds and maybe a mica colour. This is our first time...

I know I saw somewhere a sheet that would help cost out how much a bar/loaf cost. Could you point me in the direction. Im pretty sure I saw it somewhere in the forums. Thanks

I just bought some Boddingtons Beer and want to make some beer soap. Im wondering what EO's I could add or what scents would be good.