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Sugar is a solvent for soap which interferes with the crystal structure that soap normally wants to have. Sugars and other solvents are...

Welcome to the soapy fam! I love your train of thought. Sometimes I watch soapy videos and wonder how do people use a giant bar of soap...

How about lard or tallow? Just saying... Love the feel and longevity of the soap with those. And they are cheaper for now.

I've halved my O/O with sunflower oil in a sample batch. I can't tell the difference. Still nice and lathery and moisturising.

High oleic sunflower or safflower oil is a good option.

3% beeswax! Thanks for asking, I encourage you to buy directly from a beekeeper if you can (if you don't have your own hives). Then you...

Sting....( heavy breathing)... I am your father.... (said by @Zing)

I feel a disturbance in the Force....

Hello kind soapmakers, I am the son of soap making icon "Zing". Here to carry on the baton and one day achieve soap mastery. My friends...

Hi @FrayGrants, sure, that looks like it would work to me. Go for it! Unlike honey, corn syrup, molasses, or maple syrup (all of which...

Considering this discussion started about 2 years ago, I'd say the original poster has moved on from this batch a long time ago...

PINE TAR SOAP TIPS & TECHNIQUE BUY PINE TAR online or locally wherever they sell veterinary care products for horses and other farm...

Well, I did post the photo, but it got moved to the photos forum. Here it is in case you were on tenterhooks but not looking in the...

I have never made a soap without color or fragrance. I applaud you for being the smart and patient one. You will truly learn a lot by...

Made my first soap with both colorants and fragrance, and also my first hanger swirl. Seventh batch ever. Will show it when I cut it no...