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    Soda ash inside loaf?

    Interesting! Ive had this happen too and I soap pretty cool. Could stearic swirls be apart of that? Ive heard of spots but not swirls. Would make sense though!
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    Midwest fragrance

    thanks for the update! Good to know that it accelerates slightly and note about discoloration. I can plan for those knowing it ahead of time. I really appreciate the review!
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    fragrance oil useage question

    Hello!! I had a quick question. When calculating percentage of fragrance to add, is it based off of the total oil weight or batch weight? Certain calculators from popular sites ask for batch weight but I know some soapers use only total oil weight. thanks!
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    Midwest fragrance

    Ah thanks! thats the one! Ill keep an eye out for your review. Thanks so much.
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    Midwest fragrance

    thank you so much for these reviews!!! Ive been wanting to try them out but with little soap reviews Ive been hesitant. This was so helpful! Has anyone tried Iced Woods?
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    Whipped Sugar Scrub thickening agent

    this was so helpful!! thank you soooo much! I'll try adding some glycerin to it. That may help! and adjusting my percentages as well. I forgot to add that I also add in 1% preservative. The base already has it in but I add a bit more to account for the additional oils. Unsure if this is needed...
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    Whipped Sugar Scrub thickening agent

    Hello! Im trying to figure out how to thicken a whipped sugar scrub. I make my own bath butter base, whip it up and add 10% light oil, 5% FO and 150% sugar. Its still a bit loose and I was hoping for a thicker consistency. Ive done some research on this and I see some recipes with added M&P...
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    Fragrance strength Questions

    hello! So I had a question about fragrance strength. Im curious why some fragrances disappear for some and not others. So for example I was using an FO that disappeared completely but other said it was pretty strong for them I was using the highest recommended percentage for the FO. So my...
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    Soap Cracking

    I was soaping around 85 degrees for both my oils and lye....Luckily I fixed the crack. But still...You think maybe it is wooden mold? I soap also with a 33% lye concentration and 5% superfat
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    Soap Cracking

    ah yes! Forgot to add. I used activated charcoal, yellow vibrance form nuture, Titanium dioxide and Crazy eyes mica from Mad micas...
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    Soap Cracking

    Hello! My last 4 batches of soap have had cracks running down the center. All with different FOs that were all reviewed to soap very well. My soaps are coconut, olive, rice bran, avocado and Shea. No added sugars or milks..I threw this last batch in the fridge quick to cool it. Any ideas on why...
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    Favorite fall fragrance

    Random q but what is everyone favorite non discoloring fall fragrance oil? All the lovely ones I've come across discolor and Im looking for a few that will allow me to play with color a bit. Thanks!
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    Container for lye

    Thank you all so much for your replies. Super helpful! Weird question, but is there any concern of the top blowing off with a screw top lid? gases fumes accumulating in the bottle?
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    Container for lye

    Hey all! Im trying to work some weekday soaping into my schedule. I just cant wait for the weekend!! Is there a container you all could recommend where I could store my pre-made lye solution? Would these containers work? https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=63269 I just dont...
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