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@Obsidian, so I know this is an old post but how did you end up liking this soap with the candelilla? 😊

Good call. I'll keep a small notebook close by my test soaps. 😊

Sounds good. I live in northern Az. I'll test again in a couple weeks

Thank you. I live in a very dry climate with very little humidity. The dryness isn't bad really. I'll give to some testers to see what they think soon, before changing too much.

If you haven't been told already, Happy Mother's Day to all you Moms and Mother figures! You are appreciated! That is all! 🌷💐🌺🌸

@KiwiMoose, what superfat% do you and hubby prefer? I have it at 5% but thinking it may be a little too drying. Thinking of trying maybe 8%? I've heard a rule of thumb is to use a superfat of half of the cleansing number. That would be 10% superfat? Do you think that'd be too high? I'm...

@Ford aqesome advice on the test caps, and paper to seal. thank you! Good to know about the pull throughs. I don't have one yet myself. And thanks! Yes, I could see how a person could come up with many different images on these lol.

Thanks didn't even think of that. I just cut a piece out of the can I used and dissected it. It's definitely "silver" looking on the inside. There is a thin plastic layer, almost like plastic wrap consistency, over this silver paper or whatever it is. That being the case, it doesn't look...

Thanks! That's Awesome. I just did another small batch using the same Pringle's can with no parchment paper liner. It came out just fine after leaving in freezer for 30 mins. I am going to get some pvc however. 😊

Thank you I have been busy! I was as actually thinking I too really like this scent. It's my first scent that really smells like what a guy may like. Very outdoorsy smell. My wife likes it as well. 😂. Thanks! Yeah that red looks very salami like and the right shape too! Everything has...

@Zany_in_CO yes, having fun and learning. 😊 Thanks for the link. I've learned a lot from Amanda!

Thank you! Thinking about trying a section of pvc pipe sometime. That way I don't have to eat as many Pringle's 😂

First attempt at a Pringles can pour. I got 7 pieces around 1.25" x 3". Weights range between 4.5-5 oz each (hand-cut). Colors: Green- green nettle leaf powder Red- rhubarb powder White- natural color Scent: Trailhead (Essential Oils of Bergamot, Patchouli, Cedarwood)

Thank you @Misschief! I'll try that next time around.

On my "new to soap-making" journey, I'm now trying a couple small batches with around 83% oat milk as a water replacement. Curious to see any differences between just using water. Does anyone here prefer adding their oatmilk, almond milk, to their oil as opposed to the lye solution? If so...