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Hello, I want to try to make a salt bar, but I'm a little confused. I think I've found a pretty good recipe with 80% Coconut and equal amount salt... seems pretty basic, but I can't figure out the Lye. Should I run everything through SoapCalc like normal and just add the salt when making it...

Hi, I am interested in adding silk to my next batch. While ordering other things from Brambleberry, I ordered LIQUID silk. Has anyone used this? My question is this.... I know raw tussah silk is melted with the lye/water, but when do I add the liquid silk? Would I add to the lye/water and...

Hello, I am running out of lye and need to buy more for an upcoming project. It occurs to me that I am spending a LOT on shipping of soap supplies :roll:!! I've started shopping at local stores for most of my ingredients, and am wondering... does anyone shop locally for your lye? I found some...

Lately, I've developed an interest in African Black Soap. I found a video on Soapmaking 101 about making a type of this soap, but unsure if that is the recipe I want to use. I've found others, but they don't seem quite right for me. Does anyone happen to have a recipe for an African Black (type)...

Hi, I am thinking about adding some Aloe Vera into my basic recipe for summer soaps (we tend to love the sun a little too much :lol:). Does anyone work with Aloe? Like? Dislike? Thoughts? I've looked and looked, but can't seem to find the properties for Aloe. Hoping to find someone who may know...

I am pretty impatient and the curing process is helping me learn "all good things come to those that wait". I understand that the longer the cure time, the milder the soap, but I'm curious - how do you know when the cure is complete? Is it a personal thing, or is there a way to tell? How long do...

Hello, I'm new at CP, and going through my "learning curve". My first batch was really gross. Didn't make enough for the mold and forgot to add scent ( :oops: sigh..). The second batch was overheated to the point of basic volcano out of the mold. Both got tossed. Third seems way better -...

:p Hello, Newbie here with a question about scents. How much scent do you typically use per lb? It seems there is enough FO to count toward the liquid measurement. How do you count this? Would you reduce the water or the oils by this much?