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Quick question. I've never produced a soap with bright colours. I've been pretty random about what types of colours I've purchased over the years as well where I've purchased them from. This non scientific approach has always left me a little disappointed. If I want bright colours (verging on...

Hi Folks, As you know I'm a bit new here so I apologise if this is out of order. I love the content and interaction on the site. You guys are truly wonderful. However, I need some advice on the site itself. I use a Mac and Safari is my browser of choice. This may be the reason for the issue I'm...

Hi Everyone, I have a few batches of soap under my belt since I returned to soap making. I've been watching a few YouTube videos for inspiration and thought I'd try something new (to me). I've done a few batches in the past with swirls but never anything intricate. Anyway, I set up a loaf mould...

Hi Guys, Quick question on a subject that has bothered me for years. A long time ago I was involved in a discussion along the lines of this post's title. It centred around Castile soaps and leaving them to "mature", for lack of a better word for up to a year. I recall that I did a little...

Hi folk, I've had a busy few days recently. Making candles and labelling & packaging soaps. I thought you might like to see the result. The event is on Sunday and these items will be offered as gifts for people donating funds to help a refugee family. In all we have over 60 candles and...

Hi Folks, I’m new here but I’ve made CP soap on and off for a decade or so. Doesn’t make me an expert of course! I’m just confident enough to give soaps away but not to sell them. I recently retired and now have more time to devote to hobbies and interests outside work. Living in Brisbane...

Hi Everyone, I’m new here but not new to soap-making. As a hobby, I’ve been making cold-process soaps for a little over a decade. Still, lots to learn which makes it all fun. The pressure of work made me drop most hobbies but not any more. I recently retired and can do fun stuff again. My...