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Hey folks. Finally gathered all of my supplies and ingredients for my first batch of CP. Opened the hemp seed oil to check it and it smells like paint. Is this at its rancid point?

Hey all, I was wondering if all immersion blenders could be used, or are there specific types to steer clear of. We have an older Toastmaster 1740. I was thinking of using it for soap making. Is the plastic housing safe for mixing the lye water and oils?

Thanks for the input everyone. I think I'm going to grab an SFIC sampler from BB. On another note about additives, has anyone added Powdered goats milk to their base? Would there be benefits to adding, or would it be useless being powdered? I would guess I would have to add more liquid to...

Hey all, Just curious what everybody's preference is for m&p bases. I purchased Organic Stephensons crystal nco. Of the few reviews, all of them being 5 star, everyone talked about how much they like it. Personally, its not what it's cracked up to be and dries out our skin. It will probably be...

Hey elmtree, I'm new at soapmaking altogether, but are you using plastic or silicon molds? I've read plastic molds can cause more imperfections, but again I'm a noob and have only used my silicone mold. As far as color, I used color bricks from bulk apothecary specifically for m&p and I'm happy...

Wow, thanks for the input everyone. I'm happy with them for a starter batch. Entertaining ideas popping into my skull lol. Plan on making them as eye catching as possible if I plan attempting a sale. Seawolfe-I used Stephenson organic m&p as the base which has a light yellow cast. I used m&p...

Thank you shunt,cmzaha and Seawolfe. What kind of alcohol does everyone use? 70, 91 or denatured? They turned out well other that that. Posted an image on the pic thread.

Thank you CT. I was wondering if that happened to anyone else.

Thanks Soapsavvy. I'm sure you'll do fine. It's a learning process.

It starts to solidify or scab over on the surface while its being heated unless I keep stirring it. Is that normal? I didn't get a picture but I keep stirring it until I get ready to pour.

Decided to do a couple of small batches for my first go around. Top is cool water and bottom is Tuscan blood orange.

So I made my first couple of bars tonight, but noticed a slag buildup on the surface unless I continually stirred the pot. Not sure if that's the term used in soap making, but it's what we call impurities that surface when smelting metal. I am using an aluminum melting pot acting as a double...

Thank you Isg, llama, Kamahido, Seawolfe and Steve. Steve, we moved to TN. It's where we're from, although at some point I'm sure we'll be back. We love the outdoors and the PNW is the perfect outdoor rec area. You just can't beat it. Nice back yard. That's our ideal setting.

Thank you IrishLass. Yes, WA. We miss it but our families were too far away and we wanted to be closer after our son was born.

Hey all, Im just entering the world of soap making. My mom and aunt both make their own soap, and I've come to realize the cost effectiveness and customization options that are available. I'm currently a stay at home dad with my son while my wife continues her career. We spent several years...