Recent content by karenricha

Oh I totally agree - I have sensitive skin myself...so the last thing I would want to do is cause any kind of a reaction to someones skin. I felt bad...because I was really upset with my daughter - scolded her..but then again I only had one folder with "new soap photos" so partially my fault -...

Oh my goodness....my daughter helps me with my Facebook Page. Yes..I sell soaps. I sell lots of melt and pour soaps. I asked her to post my soaps the other day. - she handles my Facebook Page - I don't like Facebook - She went and posted everything. So yes...I do apologize. I asked her...

Ok...well reply from The Efficacious Gentleman - I never said I was selling soap. I was just making a batch of soap and explained that I was new...Have no idea where your reply came from? Kinda put me at a state of :mad: but thanks - - - and just so you know...I am in the learning process...

Hello Expertise Soapers more then I :wave:...lol - ok..I had posted this picture the other day..wondering what was up with my batch of soap. Many looked at this and said it looked like Glycerin Rivers. Now I have used this recipe before - but with black cherry fragrance oil and different...

so if I wanted to make a floral scent with this the next time..do I set it in the fridge after its poured in the mold. And can this soap be saved..or no :(

I used a silicone 2 lb mold...i mean the base recipe was the same...the only difference was scent...and color...I am at work...I will check the recipe and let you know.

Hello Fellow soapers....got a question...I made a batch of soap...see photo with heart...came out wonderful - smooth...beautiful. I made the same batch..but this time using Lilac and Lavender essential oil. The only problem is ...after 24 hours..when I went to take it out of the mold...it...

I am pretty new to soap making...well to cold process. Like a newbe...I rely on the soap calc. If the soap calc says it will be good...then I believe it to be that. So I have actually done a couple batches of goats milk. I use it in place of my water...I freeze it...and add the lye...

so basically what you are saying...is if I like the properties of Grapeseed oil or...shea butter..or basically whatever...I just put it as part of my recipe...no need to add it at trace because it doesn't make the difference...the lye takes what it wants to take.....correct? And with the...

Hello Fellow Soapers...Ok..so just need a bit of clarification... (I hope this makes sense..lol) I was watching lots and lots of cold process videos...and I noticed some are adding oils at trace...so they may say.."I'm superfatting" with sweet almond oil...or I'm superfatting with Grapeseed...

Ya know - - - I saw that same sale posted...and went to look ..and like you was bummed out. Did you call them? I always look for the melt and pour sales...

Hello Everyone - Happy Fall! Ok...I made some beautiful cupcakes this past weekend. I have people from Facebook asking if I'll ship some to them. Now - I think honestly I am going to tweak my frosting recipe - mine used melt and pour - bath whip and glycerin - it piped beautiful - and I let it...

I see that all of you are right - I think my 3 ring binder is becoming my new best friend. Between videos...and all the articles I read plus recipes its filling up quickly...but yes...very helpful. Thanks Nikos...I will check out that info on Fatty acids! :) Karen

Thanks everyone for your input. I will be looking up all of your links for sure. I do love this forum...I just thought having a hardcover or spiral bound book may be helpful as well. off I go to check all of these out :) Karen :)

Hello Everyone... Just wondering if any of you all can suggest a soap resourse book. Maybe one that talks about the benefits of all the different oils and butters? Kind of like a soap encyclopedia? I was reading one of the threads earlier...and this girls wanted help on a recipe and she...