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My go to recipe for salt bars is 80% coconut oil, 15% olive oil, 5% castor oil, 20% superfat with the salt being 50% the weight of the oils.

I just happened on 2 salad shooters at my local salvation army for $5 each yesterday. One was a standard plug-in model, the other a cordless one with a plug in battery pack. Both were slightly used with all pieces. I opted for the corded one since i have no idea of how long the battery would...

Let me know when you post it on craigslist. I'm local to you (Detroit/Dearborn) and I'm always searching for new goodies.

I love my local salvation army stores. So far I've gotten a 7 quart crockpot, stick blender, tons of silicone molds--lots of Wilton embed molds (pumpkins, flowers, eggs) My favorite mold find was the Wilton mold with mini loafs in it. Great for testing out colors and fragrances. Gonna head to...

I would suggest checking an Italian or middle eastern market for great prices on olive oil. I live near a lot of middle eastern grocers and I can regularly get 3 liters of pomice oo for $8.99 and 3 liters of evoo for $ 12.99.

I really like the flexible soap molds from bulk apothecary for salt bars. I got a square cavity mold last year through a secret Santa swap and it works great. The salt bars came out clean with sharp corners. I also used a crafters choice individual molds for the excess soap batter but the...

This is my go to recipe for salt bars as well. Use 20% sf and 50% salt

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I've been using this same salt for nearly a year for my salt bars and much longer than that for everyday cooking. This reminds me that I need to buy some more since I'm down to my last canister!

Thanks for the great giveaway. I really like the design onf the soap rest. Please enter me for a chance to win!

When I made my salt bars, I used the same sea salt at 50% the weight of oils in my recipe, added just before the pour and they turned out great. Can't beat $1 for that salt!

I would check at a middle eastern market if you have one in your area. I live near a large middle eastern community and regular get 3 liters of pomace for 8.99 or evoo for 12.99

I recently bought a 55lb bag of lye and split it into 2 5 gallon buckets that once held pickles and have the tops with the rubber o- ring seal. I then put some in some washed out plastic peanut butter jars for ease of use. Works out great!

My main hobby (besides soaping) is sewing. I love sewing for my family and friends. I have amassed quite the collection of sewing supplies with my soaping supplies are starting to get that way as well. My other hobbies are organic gardening, canning and dehydrating along with cooking. I also...

Today sucked for me. My 3.5 yr old daughter didn't sleep until midnight, I had to get up at 5am for a 6 am meeting at work. Only 4 hours of sleep due to springing forward. Still in dire need of a nap.