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The slider idea is terrific. Well done. It would be really cool if you could mark where the 1lb, 2lb, etc. placement would be. Excellent product.

This didn't work as well as I'd hoped. It still gelled but only partially. On the other hand, the top is smooth. Live and learn.

Based on advice from the forum I just popped a batch of my coconut oil RTCP soap in the freezer. I also decided to try oatmeal and molasses in this recipe. Does anyone else find themselves giddy while waiting for a new experiment to finish?

All very interesting information! For one thing, I am completely impressed with the information I received about plastics and how to check the recycle code. That saved me hours of scratching my head. I also saved money because I did not buy the rubbermaid bottles like I was going to -- I just...

Thank you for the tips! Very helpful!

Thank you for any help you can provide. P I want to make a master batch of lye. I have searched past posts and get the concepts, but I am not certain about which containers I should use. Is any Plastic container ok or does it have to have certain properties? I am thinking of buying Rubbermaid...

Hello. I'm not planning on selling for a long time -- I complete buy into the minimum of one year of making it first. (For me, maybe longer!) In the meantime, though, I decided to start moving the administrative side of things along. I'm consulting our state university, which offers free advice...

Hope it's going well I've been involved in dozens of employee searches in education administration. I hope it's going well for you and that this post isn't needed -- meaning, I hope you found a job already!!! For what it's worth, my two cents: People who talk about themselves as a whole...

I mixed two parts anise and one part litsea, and it smells like rootbeer. My son thinks its great.

Lye calc (just reviewing the post again...) Yes, for lye calculations, I have been using the Excel sheet that came from Kathy Miller's website.

Ok....good stuff to know Ok, this is all really great information, and much appreciated!! I just looked at the olive oil that I was calling "light." It's labeled "Extra light tasting olive oil," and it does look lighter in the bottle than the "Extra virgin" that I have. The soap I made a...

Hello...I am in the experimental phase of this hobby, so I started buying cheaper oil. The last two batches, I used soybean oil for the primary oil. This will dry as a nice white bar (I might be a little off by one or two ounces): 26 oz soybean 12 oz coconut 10 oz light olive

The more I learn, the less I know.......geez. I feel embarrassed asking this question, but what is the difference between CP and HP??? If I heat up my mix, then it traces and hardens more quickly. It needs to get glopped into the mold, but I can see how that would be ideal for those pretty...

Oops forgot another point I had read that milk/honey should not be insulated because they scorch. I put part of the batch into a log mold, and insulated that. It was REALLY hot when I checked on it, and that was starting to make the urine smell. Just to experiment, I had also put about...

Just wanted to share this, but if anyone has thoughts, I'd appreciate it very much. I have no idea how this is going to cure. Recipe: 16 oz olive oil 12 oz coconut oil 36 oz soybean oil 9.2 oz lye 9.3 oz water 12 oz evaporate milk 4 oz ground oatmeal 2 Tablespoons honey (2tsp of...

I think it's nice! I think it's nice. What don't you like about it? Your stamp is really cool.

Crock pots I bought a 4-qt at Ace Hardware for $10 on sale a few weeks ago. I love that store for soap supplies -- it's got Roto brand lye crystals, scales, crocks, etc.

How would I do that? How would I pay for shipping? That sounds really great. Would love to try it!!

Oh, my The strawberries and cream batch looks divine. Are you selling this online by chance? Dang! That is one fine soap!

I saw an FO line at Walmart, and I wonder if it's ok to use in soaps. It's in the candle / incense section, and the brand is "Naturals." Is this the same kind of FO as can be used in soaps? Sorry if I'm being completely dense.