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Well, I think my forth batch is my best yet! Of course, this statement is prior to testing the batch! Here's what I did: 60% Lard, 15% OO, 15% CO, 10% Castor Added about 0.5oz almond FO. At light trace, I divided the batch in half. Poured 1/2 into mould. Added 0.5 cups powdered goat's milk to...

Well, I should get my lard delivered tomorrow so I can make my first lard batch of soap. I am thinking about doing an almond goat milk soap. I'm looking forward to my first lard batch!

Ok, so this batch had a couple of firsts for me. It was my first time adding goats milk. It was also my first time using any colorant, which means it was also my first attempt at a swirl. I used an apple FO. When I cut it, it had a funky odor, like maybe almost an ammonia odor. Is that from the...

I just got done pouring my second batch of soap. I did a small batch of coffee soap. Went with Crisco (the store was out of lard so I thought I'd try it) 45%, OO 30%, CO 20% and castor 5%. Added coffee grounds (dry) and FO at trace. Hope it turns out good!

Hi guys. Has anyone tried super gluing a Teflon oven liner to a wood mold? Just curious if it'd work. I'd rather do that than line it with freezer paper every time. Thanks!

Hey guys. I just finished my first soap earlier today. I did PO 45%, OO 30%, CO 20%, and castor 5%. I soaped a little warm, at approximately 118 F. It traced almost immediately. Is that due to my temps? I blended it a little, added peppermint EO, and blended it till it was a little heavier...

Hi guys! I'm new here and brand new to soap making. I've read quite a bit about the process and I think I'm ready for my first batch of soap. Does anyone have a good basic recipe for me to try out? I have fairly dry skin and I like a good amount of lather. I also would like a fairly short cure...