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We have moved from a town to a little cottage in the English countryside. The house is quite old and the air temps can get a bit colder here and their is definitely more moisture in the air. My sister also said it's probably to do with the humidity. She likes to bake bread and she said that...

Hi sorry for going AWOL for a while but you know how life can get in the way;-) Anyway I tried a new batch using distilled water and although it did cut a bit better it was still crumbly. I think the only reason it improved a little was because I put it in a warm oven to encourage it to gel...

Thanks for that I'll try distilled instead :D

Hi Thanks to everyone for trying to help me. To answer a few questions, I am still using the same knife to cut so I don't think that's the problem I tested the soap I made approx 2 days ago and it's not zapping. The batch I made yesterday maybe has a slight zap to it. I don't think the...

Well I tried this and it did work, some of it was still crumbly but at least I managed to save a fair bit :smile: Anyway I decided to make a batch without the honey just in case the honey was a problem(I think I'm grasping at straws now:crazy:) I did add some fragrance oil that I've used...

Thanks I'm going to try this now with the rest of the loaf, will let you know how it turns out :)

Thanks for the quick replies Dorymae - I usually try to cut within 24 - 48 hours. The thing is the first slice always seems to be ok, it's the slices after that which are breaking and crumbling. The Efficacious Gentleman - You're right, i'm not bothered about the partial gel I just need a...

Hi I'm hoping someone can tell me where I am going wrong:-? I have been making soap for a few years with no problems. I usually make honey soap as it's just for my family and that's our favourite. Anyway we moved house just over a year ago and since then I can't seem to make soap! Every time...

Can't believe this thread is still going :lol: Anyway have had loads of feedback from friends who were used as guinea pigs for my first salt bar and guess what? They all love it!! All of them have asked for more! One friend said today that she loved the way it exfoliated without feeling...

hi Yes I did CP it and as judymoody said, you do need to wear gloves as it's still very hot and caustic when you cut it :shock: I'm afraid I don't have individual moulds so I had to use my usual log mould. Oh and I didn't put it in the freezer :wink: I would imagine that they will get better...

Thanks for all the lovely comments :D I'm not quite sure how I came up with this recipe? I might have just used someone else's recipe or it could have been a combination of recipes I'd seen on here :? Anyway thanks to everyone who shared. 90% coconut oil 10% castor oil 3% fragrance oil table...

I made my first salt bar a few months ago and have been using it for the last week or so. All I can say is WOW! :D I am in love with salt bars! It leaves my skin so soft and smooth. I added my favourite fragrance oil which seems to compliment them perfectly. I also love that they stayed so...

Just gorgeous :D

All I can say is "WOW" :shock: Beautiful swirls!

Ooh now I really like those :D How did you do the swirl, it's gorgeous!