Recent content by Jaypee

Thanks heaps. They are much cheaper :)

It was 78C (I alsway check the F too which was 169 or near that)

Ok, so the novice in me choose this recipe based on the lye calculator telling me all the right boxes were ticked (so to speak). The hardness, bubbles, creaminess, conditioning & cleansing were all at or above the recommended percentages. Sadly, I assumed that I was attaining a good soap...

Disastrous day! Made a batter which thickened quickly, but manageable, but just as I finished pouring the 3 colours I see the fragrance oil still on the bench. After that I didn't even bother with a swirl. I tell myself no matter, I will grate it. Rebatching might be tricky as the colours were...

I'm not sure whether I'm understanding your question correctly in regards to seeing lots of wastage. Did you mean to ask why would someone pre-mix all their colorants (in bulk squirt bottles), or why would someone not pre-mix all their colorants (in bulk squirt bottles), i.e. mix them fresh from...

Hi All. This has probably been asked before, but I note on You Tube videos that alot of posters pre-mix their white. When mentioned it seems it's titanium oxide that they used. So Q1. What is it mixed with? Q2. Is Mica & Titanium Oxide different? Q3. Why would you not re-mix all your base...

Hi All. So would you think shrink wrapping a good or bad idea?