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  1. jodym

    Help PLEASE! can i use bentonite clay as a colorant/swirl in CP soap?

    quick question as im just getting ready to make a coffee latte soap and realized i used up all my titanium dioxide i used for a swirl. can i use bentonite clay in about 1/3 cup of soap base to use as a swirl? if so how much would you recommend for a 823 gram oils batch? thank you so much! i...
  2. jodym

    how much titanium oxide for..

    i am trying to lighten my base color a bit and was wondering how much titanium oxide aprox. to try for a small batch of 823 grams of oils? i am going to make a spring rain with sky blue swirls.. is there a calculator for colorants? thank you so much guys! * i did read 1 tsp on the brambleberry...
  3. jodym

    milled soap in the works, EO / FO?

    good morning, i am in the process of making a batch of milled soap in little flower pots for market this weekend. for a 2lb batch what would be a good amount of fo / eo to add? thank you!!
  4. jodym

    does anyone know what im doing wrong..

    my cp soaps are getting this stuff on top after gelling does anyone know what im doing wrong? its hard to clean off once curing..the one on left doesn't have it. one on right does. came from same batch. thank you in advance guys!
  5. jodym

    did this one batch over heat? *Picture

    and how can i clean it after it cures? the other is a batch that didn't gel, even tho i sure tried to get it to. now im tempted to not gel my soaps, it turned out so pretty and was easy to get out of mold also.. any input is very appreciated! thank you!
  6. jodym

    to.Gel or not to Gel...

    i have always tried to gel my CP soaps last night one of my batches did not gel no mater how hard i tried.. it actually is beautiful, no ash and the colors are vibrate. my question is is it better to Gel.. im sure its a personal preference here. but what do most of you do? im reading if i don't...
  7. jodym

    how much clay to anchor Lavender eo in

    CP batch of approx. 2.5 including water/lye. i have been using about 1 TBS of cornstarch but thought id try Bentonite Clay to help anchor scent. any thoughts as to cornstarch verses clay and about how much clay to a batch? thank you so much! have been researching on the threads but not finding...
  8. jodym

    need new name ideas!

    this is my cranberry/fig from bb. i love it! but not a good seller..thought maybe a new name. any ideas. was going to make more and add color swirls and call it tutti fruiti but found a bunch left and scent is great so want to sell this first...
  9. jodym

    mix for stronger scent.

    i have been researching here a bit and im wondering if i could mix lavender eo with a lavender frag maybe 3/1 to help with stronger lasting and still be able to sell as an eo soap at market? input appreciated! thx!
  10. jodym

    has anyone bought from

    wf-medical on ebay? im still looking for suggestions on ebay sellers of eo oils! thank you!
  11. jodym

    ebay sellers eo / Lye

    does anyone have an ebay seller you buy EO from? im looking for Lavender 40/42 and a peppermint. they are so expensive! just thought id check with you guys! also lye!? i have always bought from camden grey but they discontinued it! thank you so much in advance!
  12. jodym

    Bramble Berry Fragrance Calculator, do i

    just put in the oils or the whole batch including lye/water?? i am making cold process soap. last year i included it all, pretty sure i read somewhere to do that? thank you in advance! * i did this read this on there sight for using the calculator "Enter in the box labeled Amount how much you...
  13. jodym

    how do i search a forum..

    i dont see where i can search a forum for something specific im looking for.. for dumb i know i have done it in the past! am i just not seeing it? sorry guys but hoping you can help me out! thank you so much!~ Oh my gosh I figured it out!! Geez must be time for bed!
  14. jodym

    Want to make soap lift pads

    Is there a way to make my own soap lift pads to sell at a farmers market with my hand made CP soap? Any advice!? I would think there has got to be away to buy the material and cut my own? Thank you so much in advance!
  15. jodym

    Amount of ROE per batch..

    Hello Soapers! I am getting ready to make a few small batches of soap and last year for the first time in making soap (6 yrs or more) i had a problem with DOS! I purchased fresh oils and also bought some ROE and would like to add to my oils. Per batch. So here is my recipe and could you help me...
  16. jodym

    Anise oil name ideas?

    I made an anise oil cp soap and trying to come up with a good name that would attract both men and woman, any ideas? Its a blue/grey color. Thank you!!
  17. jodym

    Yellow spots? On CP EO soaps

    What could be causing these yellow spots? I've been finding them on my essential oils soap. Eucalyptus, peppermint teatree & lemon Pearberry & what can i do about it? I use the max essential oil going by the bramble berry fragrance calculator.. thank you in advance!!
  18. jodym

    Cheat sheet for EO?

    Can anyone suggest a good site or cheat sheet to learn about the benefits of EO! Thank you so mych guys!!
  19. jodym

    Cedarwood Atlas versus Cedarwood

    I ordered Cedarwood and realized what i had before was Cedarwood Atlas! What a difference! I had blended the cedarwood atlas with lemon grass and loved it and it sold well too. Im wondering if you guys have any input on the 2 oils? Im hoping Blending with lemon grass will still work out? Thank...
  20. jodym

    link for blending? cedar-wood?

    is there a site that gives some sort of ratio on blending scents? i know its got to do with individual tastes but i like to have some sort of idea.. today i want to blend cedar with lemon grass and from researching this forum i think its best to go 1 part cedar/2 parts lemon grass? once again...
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