Recent content by Elfknight

I think we need an abbreviation decoder. What is CPOP? I got the cold process, but OP? Rich

Here's my opinion on homogenized and pastuerized milk, not a scientific fact given my occupation: I would imagine pasteurized would be be better for soap since bacteria would not be chewing up your fats in the time between milking and soaping, or freezing. Also depending how fast the pH drops...

I don't mean to be rude, but wouldn't buying distilled water be cheaper and less prone to errors? EDTA may be a common lab chemical but can't be easy to find in the real world. Rich.

Slightly off topic: Has anyone experimented with building a wood mold lined with acrylic plates? I've seen Acrylic molds that you don't line but aren't considered as insulating as wood. Rich P.S. Anyone tries this I've like a few!

My scientific, not soaper, knowledge: If you're going to buy something higher end than what you get at the local supermarket try scientific outlets. Here's the science version of the $35 scale I bought at the grocery store...

I've seen the term in a few place, but no explanation; what is DOS? Rich

I couldn't find any answer to this question, apologies for a rehash if there was. Where can you buy pH strips without going online? A comment on how to use pH Strips. This comes from my experience as a chemist, not a soap-maker. pH strips require water to work. They measure the base/acid...

Hi, I started this because a girlfriend has a very complex set of food and skin allergies/sensitivities. Somewhere along the line she decided we're starting a soap business (we'll see if that ever happens.) Myself? PhD chemist so the processes are ones I've learned in the past. The...