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I soaped this on the weekend just to keep my soapy mojo going and i am really happy with how it turned out. Apologies for the photos ... neither by DSLR or compact camera seem to be up to the task today. Either that or post night shift sleep deprivation has dulled me and I couldnt figure out...

Looking for a bit of soapy mojo to get me out of a bad weather funk I took my soaping outside. We are having real gloomy weather at the moment with gusty winds and dark brooding skys. The kids are asleep and I quickly put together a basic recipe to try out an EO blend I made (sweet orange and...

On a local BSS (buy,swap,sell) FB group I managed to get hold of 10 wine display boxes. They are mostly bonded ply or pine with a ply or perspex lid that slides on. I also got a couple of double boxes. I will take pics tomorrow. I think the smaller boxes will be perfect for a log mould. The...

I have been given a gift certificate by my lovely sister to use at Escentials of Australia. www.escentialsofaustralia.com.au I was just wondering what you all recommend for FO's to start with. I am sticking with ordering from their specialty fragrances for now. I know for most of you they...

I have a good Aussie friend who sent me a gorgeous box of goodies to try out. She is a newbie soaper too but has jumped right on in and makes the most amazing sounding/looking soaps with all manner of additives and oils. I tried out her Lime and Coconut soap (which has RBO, OO, CO, PO and...

There I was all cocky after putting to bed a few nice, but simple, batches. GMS, Bastille, Cocoa/Coffee etc. All natural flavours and colours. I got a few FO's and colours to try out. I jumped in headfirst.. massive batch (well big by my standards). It was going to be a glorious floral...

Honest Q, I have been watching Youtube vids of ITP to get some ideas and one soaper who has copious vids on there strained her lye as she added it to her oils. There was what I thought to be quite a large amount of undissolved lye that came out in a clump at the end and she kind of mushed it...

Soapy guru's ... I am asking this as I am yet to purchase any butters or more expensive oils. I have some colours and FO's to try out and want to know if using the GM will either affect or enhance anything? I am happy to use water instead if the consensus is that GM reacts with colours/fo's...

I am so blessed to have a dear friend who has shared some wonderful soapy goodness with me. I received fragrances, oxides and ultramarine powders and one of her soaps that I have been coveting for a while. Its like Christmas came early. Where to start and what to make! Sharna

I am soaping tonight once the kids are in bed and would like to try either a coffee or chocolate coloured/scented soap... I only have access to the real natural ingredients though as I havent purchased and colours or FO's yet. I did a search and read about making espresso coffee to add and...

I like the look of those organisers that some of you guys use and have been googling like crazy to find some here in Aus. Good news, they are only $2US on Ebay... $27 Postage! I found these http://www.lifespace.com.au/products/ki ... i-bin-pack Are they something similar? Do any...

I have been looking at recipes for soaps for babies and quite a few mention to make sure the bubs dont get it in their eyes. Are there any 'tear' free soaps? Like J&J. Also has anyone made a soap using baby talc and baby mineral oils in it? I found an interesting recipe that sounds nice...

I did a search and re-read alot of my books at home and cant seem to find the definitive answer as to when is the best time to zap test soap after cutting. When do you zap test your soap? Sorry for the newbie Q but I am scared to try my 1 and 2 day old soap just yet. ETA - I licked the...

This is my second batch of soap. It is an unscented goats milk soap. It all went smoothly and I am really excited to see it unmolded tomorrow... I have learnt my lesson and am trying to be patient. Beautiful and creamy... It looks divine at this stage. Tops as per Lynn's Youtube...

It all seemed to start out well... this was a basic soap, predominantly olive oil but not a true castille from what I have read. In the molds... Unmolded way too early, gelled in the middle... Fugliest soap ever! I apologise if your eyes are sore. Sharna

I am one of those people who research extensively before doing anything... travel, job, real estate, new car etc... I approached soaping the same way and after reading everything I could get my hands on at the library... texting, calling and messaging my dear friend Nattynoo and new friend...

I live in the Tropics and currently we are experiencing rain unseen for this time of the year... a delightful deluge which is welcome relief from the hot/dry weather we have had all through September. I took the opportunity to fill up my kids clam shell pools with rain water thinking I could...