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  1. crysvan

    Hard bar but outside is crumbly kinda??? Help?

    I made a 60% OO soap with 20% CO and 20% PO, I poured it in heavy trace, immediately stuck it in the fridge for 24 hrs, then kept it in room temp for another 24 hours. Now, I went to see if I can cut it and I had the same exact problem as you have described so I stopped cutting the rest. I think...
  2. crysvan

    Pouring Pitcher from Dollar Tree

    I was pleasantly surprised to see this at the Dollar Tree. Ive seen some people use it and Ive been wanting one as the extra long spout will allow more precise pouring .. I know Brambleberry has one for more $$. Just thought of passing along the savings for anyone interested :) PS. Has...
  3. crysvan

    Pretty Presentation

    pretty!
  4. crysvan

    Lard soap possible problem...

    my first batch of soap is HP with 30% store bought lard. It smelled faintly of bacon too but after a few days the bacony smell has dissipitated.. whew i was concerned too lol
  5. crysvan

    Here are some of mine

    the soaps are so pretty!!
  6. crysvan

    Tussah Silk -- What to buy

    Thank you!!! :)
  7. crysvan

    Tussah Silk -- What to buy

    hi guys, sorry if this has been answered before, I've been reading how tussah silk can impart a silky feel to soap and I am wanting to try it. I am just a little unsure what to buy.. I've been browsing around and saw this: Paradise Fibers Bleached Tussah Silk Noil GRADE A Will that work...
  8. crysvan

    Spring Fling

    very nice color combo!
  9. crysvan

    Cut pic - Oatmeal Milk & Honey

    that looks really yummy!
  10. crysvan

    "Chocolate Oatmeal".....YUM.

    Looks so yummy!
  11. crysvan

    Hey from Minnesota

    Hello!! Good cold morning BRRRR. I am from the Twin Cities too :) I got into soapmaking probably about a month ago, been reading books from the library, watching YT videos and reading forums. I suggest you start with something basic. No colorants, no additives, just the basic ingredients - lye...
  12. crysvan

    Soap Guard

    haha how adorable!
  13. crysvan

    Newbie First Batch - HP Papaya Soap

    Thank you! and thanks for the suggestion! :)
  14. crysvan

    Printer for labels

    I have the same exact printer as yours :) And I've been meaning to mod it for a CIS system for some time now. May I know where you got the ink and the system?
  15. crysvan

    Newbie First Batch - HP Papaya Soap

    thank you for all the encouragement!! I am really learning a lot from all of you :) This just fuels my new addiction even more and I can't wait to keep on making more and getting better at it! :)
  16. crysvan

    Home soaps vs. commercial recipes

    Lever 2000 is also what my hubby uses. Does anyone know if there are any FOs similar to what is used in it? I am planning to make a soap for the hubby but he is a creature of habit and to make me convince him better, I'd like to use an FO with a similar scent and ease the transition better hehe
  17. crysvan

    Cut Pic - Creamy Vanilla Latte

    oh wow so pretty!!
  18. crysvan

    Newbie First Batch - HP Papaya Soap

    Thank you!! The first mold, I used WSP's Crafters Choice™ Loaf - Regular - Clear Silicone Mold 1501 the 2nd one, I used an HDPE log mold I found at Michaels and gotten for 50% off. The original price is $29.99. It looks like this:
  19. crysvan

    Newbie First Batch - HP Papaya Soap

    hahaha yeah I prolly will give this away to my close friends. They wont know any better LOL
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