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I don't recognize lots of names but hoping to get to know yall. I was a regular on the forum several years ago and had a lot of friends out there. I had to stop my soap making adventures to take care of my elderly parent who just passed. I fany remember me or want to talk, I'm here. Was looking...

I need some help. My great aunt, 87 years old, has a history of wounds that are extremely hard to heal. She is not diabetic, but has veinous disease. I have been using calendula compresses and an eo blend of lavender, rosemary, and tea tree in an infused calendula base. I have been using a...

I'm looking for good quality pots and pans. What do you recommend? I'm looking at caphylon (on ebay as cheep as poss!!) Thanks guys! Iknow there are chefs out there! 8)

I've just got my order for TS. I've read threads to use 1 gram ppo, and I've read a cotton ball size. Can anyone tell me how much I should actually use? I'm a bit picky :twisted: :twisted: but I need amounts. Please?

I just tried my clay soap scented w/sage & citrus, and it's awesome! :D My skin feels great! The soap isn't much to look at, but I love it in the shower. Learning nizzy's whipped soap recipe. Wish me luck! :shock: :D

Have any of you used this in soap? Does it color the soap a nice red? Does it bleed?

I know it's not a lot for you guys up north, but we've got 5 inches and it's not even slowing down! We're actually supposed to get 8-10 inches before tomorrow night, maybe more! The weather people here finally :shock: got it right. :lol:

When I infuse, I use just enough oil to cover the plant material plus about a quarter of an inch. I don't heat mine on the stove, I sit it in a warm, dark place for at least 2 weeks, checking and shaking it daily. This is the old traditional way. You can use whatever oil you want I think. I...

Riceflower & shea before cutting After cutting. Swirls didn't go as deep as I wanted. But I planned it that way! :wink: A variety Thanks for looking!

I can't get there! I get a message that says access forbidden on this server. What's up with that? Can anyone tell me what's going on? :(

Hey everyone! I messed up. Yesterday I made my first attempt at salt soap. I waited until midnight and it was still too soft to cut. This am it's crumbly when I try to cut it. Can I rebatch it? Do I do it any differently that rebatching other soaps? Any help appreciated. I searched but...

I know I saw this somewhere, but I can't seem to find it this am. What do yall use to color your pumpkin soap? Someone (I think it was kitn) said they used squash (? am I right?) baby food to get a nice orange type color. Help!! :oops:

It has been raining(&raininig&raining :shock: ) here , and it seems like my cp soap has been coming to trace Really Fast :shock: Has anyone else noticed this, or is it just me? I almost had a batch seize on me awhile ago! Never happened on sunny days. I did use a new FO in the last batch &...

I made cp gm today. I've always read that it will heat up very quickly. How long is quickly? :?

Has anyone used pure almond paste in soap and does it work?

I made my first attempt at pine tar soap today. Making it for DH as it is supposed to help with poison ivy and he gets it bad! I made a tea out of jewelweed and chilled it thoroughly (don't want volcanoes!) :shock: It smells funky, but I'm told the scent fades after awhile. I added some...

Hi everyone! I'm a newbie here and at soapmaking, but I'm already addicted! I've only made about 10 batches so far, and I love it! Glad to find all of you and to share your wealth of soapy info.[/img]