WOW!! I had no idea. I taught myself how to make soap from a book years ago and the supplies it suggested for lye water container was pyrex. I purchased all of the recommended supplies and have been using ever since! I am learning a lot this week after years of soap making! any recommendation...
I am embarrassed to admit this but maybe it will save someone from something similar happening to them. Last week I was reminded a very valuable lesson to SLOOOOOW DOWN! I make batches of 5 loaves at a time and have what I thought was a pretty good rhythm in my set up and pours. Everything ready...
Good to know, sad to know! I thought I had found my clear wrapping answer that was a responsible choice. Too good to be true! I'll be looking for a better option.
I have used Biolefin for years, you can smell the soaps and see everything through it. I print paper labels and seal inside of the back side. works great! -
Biolefin TM is a 100% biodegradable (Oxo-biodegradable) plastic shrink wrap that quickly bio-degrades into food for bacteria and...
Yes Melt and Pour! This is the first time I have used M&P and really hoping after 4 weeks they still look good after curing. Cant wait to see your challenge soap!
A bit of an experiment, I wanted to see if I could add glycerin embeds to CP soap to try to make seaglass bits and the sun in glycerin. Not sure how the glycerin will work with the curing and shrinking in CP soap. The glycerin bits sweat a bit but so far it is holding up. Curious what results...
Thank you Nona's and Quanta! Now making with just beeswax, simpler, smells great and no more hissing. Appreciate the feedback! Not quite sure why I added anything else except for some recipes I followed when I started making candles. Good to know on the vanilla "essential oil" too!
My most recent beeswax candles have been crackling and hissing when lit. I use beeswax (various suppliers) and add some coconut oil and vanilla essential oil. they are in 4 ounce canning jars with hemp wicks. I think the essential oil I used in the latest batches is a new one for me, what is...
I just moved all of my (newly replaced) soap making supplies to my new yurt on the hill overlooking my burned home. we lost everything I have ever owned last August in the CZU fires. an off the grid home my husband built where we raised my 3 kids and lived for over 30 years. we had to move into...
My 2" cylinder imbed molds have been splitting lately. The soap cylinders 2 sides split open in parts and do not unmold in perfect rounds and tend to crack the soap as it opens the mold in areas. I even try to rubberband 3 -4 spots to hold it together before I pour and keep it banded for a few...