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I know this is little older thread, but, earlene, there is only 2.2 grams of borax in your 1000 gram recipe? I thought on the front page you had 2 ounces but there is not a total weight.

I assume it is. Is it a good replacement for olive oil or would rice bran oil be better?

Is this what OP means?

They say it doesn’t turn soap yellow

Who has a good recommendation for a nice one? It doesn't have to be super sweet over the top in your face. I'd like it to be an "adult" level of fruitiness.

Thank You all. Anyone tried the other WSP blackberry FOs "Fresh Picked Blackberry" or "Blackberry Bramble Tea" ?

What is the best that anyone has used?

i'd like to try vetiver but....the price. Is dragons blood always a FO?

I've got patch and myrrh. Trying amyris (used it years ago) as a sandalwood alternative. Never thought of oakmoss.

I'm having a hard time figuring out what is "earthy" smelling. Any opinions on EO or FO appreciated.

Is there any kind of a general rule of thumb to what percentages one should use? Like 50% top, 30% base 20% mid. I'm guessing it would depend on the types of oils used. I'll say I'm doing a woodsy, citrus, hoppy beer soap w/ myrrh, frank, cedarwood base, grapefruit top, and maybe juniper...

Soapcalc seems to be having a hard time loading today so I was wondering which other calculators work similarly.

I've rendered my own lamb tallow. I did it at work which is a professional kitchen so the exhaust system sucked out any scent. I pretty much used all of it (a couple pounds) in a batch and split it with the farmer who gave it to me.

KatyP, What ratio do you use for mint/eucalyptus?

Thank you all!