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Dear Kittish, Thanks for the info. I had no idea there was a difference between hard and soft oils. I would only consider making or using a vegetarian soap, I'm sure animal based soaps are fine but just not for me. I would appreciate an elaboration on what constitutes a hard/soft...

Dear Saranac, No never tried a hand-crafted Pine-Tar soap. There is no availability in the U.K of Pine-Tar soap due to European directives. So I am left to order products on-line. I was persuaded to try making a Pine-Tar soap myself, but on careful consideration and advise from those who are...

Dear Millie, Cmzaha, Arianna & Susie. Thank you for your replies. It seems like I have some watching to do :). So far I have learnt: 1) That Lye is highly toxic and is used in the "Saponification process". The ratio of fats to lye has to be right otherwise soap can be too hard/soft...

Dear All, Hello, I am new to soap making. I have never made a soap in my life only ever bought them. I would like to make a soap from scratch. I recently came across "Grandpa Pine Tar Soap", from America. I really love the earthiness of the soap and the fact it is basic in its ingredients...