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OK I now have everything ready to start!! I have been reading and buying and now want to start my first batch of soap. However, I need a small recipe to start. I just want to fill a bread loaf size mold (Pyrex bread mold), so a small batch is needed (especially don't want to waste too much the...

Thanks for the advice everyone Thanks everyone for the good advice.

I want to put oatmeal in my CP soap - so that it sinks to the bottom to form a layer. What do you recommend? Can I just use store bought oatmeal? If so - should I cook it first, or add it raw? Any issues with using 'food'? Should I use a preservative? Sorry for what might seem like silly...

Thanks everyone! Thanks so much everyone for answering my questions. I really appreciate it. Now to amass everything and make that first batch! I can't wait!

Hello I am completely new to soap making - haven't even made my first batch yet - I want to make sure I do it properly, so I am reading and reading before trying it, but very excited about it all! Could you please answer some questions I have: 1. I want to make loaf soaps - slightly smaller at...