Recent content by raefrazer

Newbie here: i made an 20% Aleppo type soap which my husband loves the smell (no fragrance added). I followed this with something called “Best Cold Processed Soap” to which i added lemongrass EO. I hope the lemongrass eo will last longer than the lemon eo!!

What a beautiful display! I’d buy your soaps !!!

That is a wonderful idea! Thank you so much!

I suppose I will have a glut of soap bars at some point but there are so many oils and butters and combinations to try. I can’t use it fast enough. My first batch is mostly given away but i have three batches waiting in the wings with one finishing curing this weekend. 🤣. Does anyone weigh their...

It's amazing how leaving off one word will alter the sentence 😂. I knew better. As a nurse for 47 years, i had to study chemistry, biology, human anatomy and physiology so i have no excuse. 🤪. But, you all are so good humored about education and not being reproachful. I feel all warm and cozy...

I love the name Ranae! My mother wanted Raye but my father fought it.

Thank you SoapLover1. I am loving all these welcomes!!! What a great forum!

Your soap is beautiful! My first attempt volcanoed out of the crockpot but I put it back in and continued cooking. I just cut it this morning and was pleasantly surprised at the look and feel. They are nothing like yours because I don’t have color yet. This was only my 4th batch of soap period...

Thank you KiwiMoose🥰

Thank you IrishLass!!🥰

Thank you for the welcome Lion of Judah and the information cmzaha. I have learned quite a bit in the past few weeks. Just tried hot processing and learned to use a bigger crockpot than my 3 quart and to not keep it on high. The volcano overflow was spectacular to say the least. But, it's in...

I stand corrected 🤗

I had the idea to make soap before Christmas so my husband bought me a beginners guide for a present. I gathered my supplies and attempted my first batch and was hooked. I wanted a soap without chemicals, light to no fragrance and good for the skin. The soap will be just for my husband and me...

I was searching google for information on if I can use my crockpot for food after using it for hot processing soap. This forum appeared in the search.