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I am new to making lotion and wanted to find a basic recipe to start off with for a nice lotion. Any suggestions on where I could start?

I finally broke down and ordered a soap cutter and boy am I in love with it. I didn't want to spend the money for a tank because I am new to soap cutting. For the past three years, I have been using a mold that makes 18 bars at a time so I don't have to cut the soaps as the dividers do all the...

I have been using the 18 bar divided mold from Mr. Do Right and I absolutely love it. Lately, I have been wanting to make smaller batches for home and testing but have a few questions. When using these loaf molds, how do you get the tops to be flat and smooth? I often see people do those...

After reading so many good reviews about Monkey Farts fragrance oil, I decided to purchase it and see how it actually smelled. I love the scents, it smells like bubble gum to me. The problem is I need to come up with a different name for it besides Monkey Farts!! I have toyed with a few names...

Decided to use some fragrances that I had ordered a few months back to create a new soap this morning....that was the start of my demise. I used my "go to" recipe that I have used for at least 5 batches and have never had a problem but today, was something different. My recipe is Castor...

I have been attempting to find a reasonably priced soap beveler and have not been very successful. Does anyone on the forum use a beveler and if so, do you know where I can get a decent one?

Hi all....I have been adding salt to my aloe vera juice prior to my lye and I was wondering if I could add sugar as well? Not sure if they two will react badly or is it worth a try to add salt for hardness and sugar but bubbles. I normally use Castor oil (5%) per batch but was just thinking of...

I am seriously thinking of finding another oil perhaps Avocado Oil in place of Shea Butter in my soaps. I am convinced that the Shea Butter is what is causing ASH. The few soaps I have made without Shea Butter normally do not have the thick ash as the others with Shea Butter do. Does anyone...

So, I was thinking of trying something different and adding pumpkin puree to one of my new soaps I am trying to make and was wondering when and how much puree I should use. Do I add it at trace? If so, how much? Not sure if this is going to turn out the way I am expecting but I am willing...

I have not dared to venture into making my own lotion as of yet but I am really interested in practicing. Do any of you know of any good tutorials out there that can help formulate a good basic recipe to begin with?

Okay, I broke down and purchased a shampoo bar from a vendor at a local craft fair two weeks ago because I was dying to see what it was all about...I have heard so many great things so I wanted to try one. While washing my hair in the shower, I accidentially got some of the soap in my...

I am thinking of experimenting with a 100% lard batch and wanted to know if anyone has any suggestions. Not sure of what to expect or what to % to superfat. Should I add castor for lather?

I made a new essential blend soap this morning and I have combined lemon, rosemary, mint and lemon....I love the scent, but for the life of me, I can't think of a name....any suggestions? Uploaded with ImageShack.us

Okay, it is me or has the price for Jojoba oil gone sky high? I purchased some about 5 months ago and paid $7.95 for 16oz and now the price is $35.92 for 16oz...did I miss something?

After almost a month of non-soaping, I finally was able to make my cranberry spice soap today. I love the smell (Cranberry, Orange and Apple). I started my second round of Chemo and Radiation so I have been way too tired to make soap but this morning I had a little energy and made a batch. I...

I decided to try my hand tonight and make beeswax melts and I melted the wax in a 4 cup pyrex measuring cup.....mistake! I can't get the remaining wax off the inside of the measuring cup. Any suggestions if perhaps I should have used some nonstick spray or something else to melt in?

Not sure if this is the right place to post this question. Does anyone on the forum use Print Master for their labels? I am having all sorts of problems and was curious if someone could help.

Well, I was feeling a little adventurous this weekend and tried my first three color swirl and my first essential oil blend. This soap is scented with Lavender, Tea Tree and Lemon essential oils. I am so in love with this scent, I am hoping the tumeric lightens up a bit during the curing...

I am considering using Square for credit card processing and wanted to know if anyone else is using them and what are their experiences with it.

Just wondering, I haven't seen an posts from him in a while. :D