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I was looking at BrambleBerrys kits, They are not what I would by because they are expensive IMO, but these are beginner kits for first timers, with the oils mixed for you and detailed directions, this is not the Business in a Box that caused so much controversy. I glanced and the reviews and...

Normally this would be a funny story, I could tell everyone how my father has a terrible sweet tooth and mistook my Dragon's Blood soap for a batch of brownies but it shows how quickly his Lewy Body Dementia is progressing. My soap is on curing racks in the guest bedroom. I layed down to take a...

What "rules" did you go by that you thought were absolutely necessary that you have since tossed? My first batch was nerve racking. Not because of safety issues, I had all my safety equipment ready and on and always still do. 1. I was constantly checking the temp of the oils and lye water...

I just love this forum, I can show my stupidity off almost a weekly basis. Ok, I made a 3.5 lb batch today that was a no color, no scent soap. I decided to add a little SA because I like the way it make my bars feel, just a little smoother and harder. I normally don,t use it much because it...

My son struggles with acne and he is in his mid 20s. The only thing his doctor offered was an antibiotic to take everyday, it didn't work and made him feel bad. So I have been looking into making him some pine tar soap (as soon as I can find Pine Tar?) and a mask, I have found some Fullers...

HI all, My Aunt is going to start putting my soap in her shop, so for the past 6 months I have been narrowing down my scents. I am only picking about 6 that everyone really loves. Plus got a license. She already sells some homemade body products and said her insurance company will cover my soap...

Hi, I tried a Rebatch method I saw on Youtube, tweaked it just a little. I know you have all heard of this and some have done it, but I wanted to share if you are hopeless at rebatching. 1. I grated 32oz of soap, they were just bars that the scent disapeared in. I added the soap and 1/4 cup of...

Ok I am trying to make LS and am not sure if I messed up or not. First do not be a complete IDIOT like me and attempt to melt your glycerin/koh in a non-stick pan! OMG I have no idea what I was thinking (clearly I wasn't) it is to dumb to even be a rookie mistake. So after I threw out the pan...

I got this in my email today. I checked it out but didn't see any soapmakers on there yet. It may be a good alternative to Etsy, Amazon gets so much traffic. http://smile.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=12638267011

I saw this on Auntie Clara's blog and was floored. I don't think I would even attempt it. How imaginative. Of course this could have been done a thousand time but I just haven't seen it before. http://auntieclaras.com/2015/09/the-ghost-swirl/

I got this in my email today. 10 bucks a pound! yay! Unfortunatly I haven't tried any of these and was curious if anyone else has?

I made a discoloring Almond and Cherry batch about 2 weeks ago. I am doing the September challenge just for me. Anyway I have only used 1 medium to dark brown discoloring FO before, (Dragon's Blood) and it turned brown all over pretty fast, but mine is turning brown in patches. Here is a pic...

Ok, we talked about this for a minute on the IS MELT N POUR CHEATING THREAD. Someone asked why bother making your own MP. I Replied that I wanted to make it with soap scraps but I could only find the video about rebatching with the MP method. So here is the video I was talking about, she uses...

I am hoping someone can answer this. I just bought a bunch of EOs & FOs at New Directions and I saw these liquid soap colors and thought they were pretty so I bought a batch of those. After looking through them again it says great ON CP, I am wondering if anyone knows if these color the outside...

A few days ago I was making a 4lb batch of Goat milk soap. I used half water/lye concentration then added in concentrated GM to my batch. Everything was going fine, I had added my Kaolin clay and I had a nice light trace going. Then I added my Peach Mango Salsa Fo and BAM! Total separation! I...

First of all I just want to tell any Vegans that I think all veggie oils make great soap! However I have been low on cash so I redid my entire recipe with 50% lard, 20% OO, 20% CO, 5% S.Almond and 5 % shea. Plus 1 tablespoon of Kaolin clay ppo of oil. I thought I would go back to Palm oil...

I have my oils melting and my lye water cooling and I need last minute advice. I bought Blackberry Bling Bling FO from NG and have great colors to go with it. The problem is while the description says perfect pour-no R or A several customers said it caused serious ricing. Need advice on how to...

I have been buying some really great Fragrance Oils every once in a while from an Ebay supplier. The name is Ribby Rue if you are interested in checking those out. I usually get Essential Oils from Piping Rock and have been very happy with them, good oils great price, sales all the time, but I...

I have to no avail been looking for a Yardley Sea Minerals dupe. I heard somewhere that Bergamot and lime mixed is close, but I have no clue what Bergamot smells like. Anyone know of a dupe or something close?

After 3, yes 3 failed, over heated batches of OMH soap, I finally succeeded and did my first pencil line while I was at it. I used oat milk that I made and I was suprised how rich and creamy it was. They are not pretty but I love these fugly bars more than any soap I have ever made. TOOOT...