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how do you know if you are overheating it? i double boil my soap instead of putting it in a pan directly or the microwave. Also i do not know if it is because of the room temp, but I keep getting bubbles on the surface of the glass and it pours into the mould. Even if i spray the alcohol.

hi all. I’m looking for a clear base from the Stephenson range. I’ve been getting cloudy finishes although they say it is crystal. Could it be the type of fragrance oil that makes it this way?

Does the fragrance oil you use affect the clarity of the soap base? I’ve been using Stephenson crystal soap bases. But I seem to get cloudy bars after it sets

Here you go. You can probably find an app called AliExpress. Ships worldwide from factories in China. Browse around for cheaper options. I just copied the first one that popped up. SG$ 4.02 46％ Off | Atekuker Cloud Shape Silicone Mold For Baking Mousse Cake Form Cloud Soap Mold Silicone Forms...

The thing with this ombré soap or layered pours is that the colour doesn’t bleed gradually. And it you can see that distinct layering.

I've been scrolling through instagram and these korean soap makers are making such soaps. Can anyone direct me to any youtube videos that teach me how to make such soaps? Or give me a rough instruction on how to do it. 1. suspended botanicals in soap 2. Colour fading in the soaps

I think the disturbance is one of the points. But I also get this when I spray isopropyl alcohol on the top. Is that normal?

can anyone please tell me what I am not doing right which causes these surfaces?

You guys are right, it has now all turned red. so sad...

I tried making a bar of red wine soap and it gave me a pleasent surprise! I think it is due to the accidental gel phase. I boil the red wine down to get the alcohol out and then replace water with red wine ice cubes. The oil temp was about 50 deg and the lye solution low 30 range. Did anyone...

Just wondering if food colouring is safe to use in bath bombs, a couple of drops maybe? Will it stain the tub?

I'll update you again! P.S. The print is covered in my fees but the lab closes in a week!

If you google prototyping service in aus you'd be able to send the file to them to get a quote from them which includes mailing. I just started at soap making and have not got on to studying bath bombs yet. I'll see if i can get it printed in my uni lab and if it works out fine i can mail it to you

That is good to know, did you print the mould with 100% infill?

Do you have a picture or web of that item? I might be able to do up a file and then people can just go to their local shop to print it https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2255431https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2255431 This might be what you are looking for. But from my experience in 3D...