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no, i think the setting got changed after the oils were measured but before the lye was measured

11 oz Olive Oil, 11 oz Coconut Oil, 2 oz Canola, 9 oz hydrogenated Soybean oil, 7 oz veg. shortening, 5 oz sunflower oil, 1 oz castor, 1 oz shea butter and 1 oz grape seed oil, 12.9 oz water, 6.428 oz lye but I think I only used 5.43 oz of lye on accident

2 days ago I made a batch of cold process goat milk soap. Yesterday I realized that my scales were on the wrong setting and I didn't put enough lye in my batch. Im pretty sure it's an ounce short. My recipe called for 6.43 oz. (at a 5% lye discount) and I only used 5.43. And it has 12.9 oz. of...

So what is the benefit of putting sugar in your and how much do you usually use? I make 3 lb batches. I've heard alot of people talk about using sugar. I tried powdered sugar one time but it made hard clumps in my lye water.

Thanks!!! Can't wait to see how it feels!!!

Hello everyone. I am wanting to try my first batch of CP soap with silk in it. I know I put it in my lye solution, But I was wondering if anyone can tell me how much to put in it. I make 4 pound batches so how much silk should I use? I greatly appreciate any advice!!:-P

Great! Thanks a bunch!! I definetly hate that I had already cut it up!! I was so happy with the color and texture!! But you're right, now I know!!! Thanks again!! I forgot to mention I put oatmeal in this batch. This is the first time I have rebatched anything. Do you think it will turn out ok...

Wow I didn't even think about that!! Unfortunely I've already cut it into pieces!! So will it be ok if I just melt it back down and repour it?

Good morning everyone!! I made a batch of unscented goat milk soap 2 days ago. I took it out of the mold this morning. It has a beautiful creamy color and turned out great, except for the smell!! I hate the smell of it!! My question is can I rebatch goat milk soap or will it scorch the milk? :roll:

Ok. That makes me happy!!! I am planning on getting one as soon as possible!! Thanks so much!!:grin:

I don't have a stick blender yet but I'm using a hand blender and rotating stirring with a fork. I've tried a couple different recipes. The last one I used was 25 ozs olive oil, 10 ozs coconut oil, 15 ozs walmart GV shortening, 2 ozs castor, 5.3 ozs lye and 10.6 ozs of water

Hello. I started making my own soap a few weeks ago and I love it! I am totally hooked!! I am using the cold process method and have tried several different recipes. However, every batch I make takes me at least 2 to 4 hours just to get to a light trace. I am wanting to try some different...