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  1. M

    Holiday candy from Bramble berry

    I used it in wax tarts and love the smell, I colored it red and so far it's been great I might buy a small amount to try in a small batch of CP soap and see how it goes..
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    Laundry powder

    I use any soap I make for mine I've yet to have a problem and I've done it for over 5 years in a HE washer. I mix with Borax, Washing Soda and Oxyclean and use up to a tablespoon for each load, my clothes are always clean and fresh smelling but I also make fabric softener with Epsom salts and...
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    how many of you have day jobs also?

    I'm an RN also I sell on the side but I only work 3 days a week so I have alot of free time to do my stuff.. Helps most of my children are grown and gone from the house also..
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    Whoops!

    I have not only forgotten to line my mold I forgot to put the screws in my vertical mold once.. I will let you picture that mess in your head :-)
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    Laundry Soap

    Just like the fabric softener granules I add it in the washer before I start the washer, before I add the clothes. And I also use Cold Water with the dry laundry detergent in a front loader and I've never had problems with it dissolving.
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    Laundry Soap

    I've been making HM laundry soap for about 7 yrs now I'll never go back to regular. I do add borax to mine and don't add citric acid but I do add Oxyclean since I got some on a great sale. Honestly I just use soap scraps from whatever soap I have previously made for mine and haven't noticed any...
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    Are there any suppliers like Soaper's Choice near Oregon?

    Re: Are there any suppliers like Soaper's Choice near Oregon Oregon Trails is in Rogue River I believe don't they have oils?
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    Where do you find your lye?

    Essential Depot I believe it says anywhere in the US and although Alaska is US not sure about there.
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    Are there any suppliers like Soaper's Choice near Oregon?

    Re: Are there any suppliers like Soaper's Choice near Oregon Yes, I live in Washington and go to Shay and Co quite abit they don't have as great a selection but it's cheaper for alot of stuff. It's in Portland.
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    Soap keeps getting stuck in silicone molds

    I do the same as Irishlass :-) and would recommend either way also..
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    Birthday Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Lemon Meringue and Ice Cream

    Wow! Those are awesome... Great looking soaps..
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    Shampoo Bar Question

    I made a shampoo bar using Swifts recipe and although it's slightly soft I absolutely love it, I will most definitely make another one..
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    Holiday FO

    Pumpkin Spice from BB is great.
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    air pockets in wax

    I dont make many candles but a video I watched showed them putting a popcycle stick down by the wick after it had cooled abit and then repouring to prevent this. Someone with greater knowledge might know if this works or not but it might be worth a try.
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    Peanut oil

    I would use it in small amounts if you do, I believe it's very prone to rancidity. Although I have never used it due to peoples allergies to peanuts.
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