I made a batch of CP today after a four year break. The last time I made it I made so much that I had to stop and use it up. I got The One Mold and it makes a lot of soap.
Anyway, today's batch was a great one to start again with. It behaved nicely and the FO didn't accelerate at all. I used...
I’ve made a Couple of batches using snake skin in my lye water. Most of it dissolves in the lye, and I pour it through a strainer to get the solids out. It isn’t really any wierder to me than using silk, which comes from worms. My snake skin soaps have a smooth silky feeling. The light green...
I have done it a few times. It has never adversely affected my soap. No DOS or other issues at all. I put in about half a cup right at the end before pouring. It’s hard to tell that it’s HP.
I made a simple one color batch of CP with a lot of nice beef tallow that my son’s friend brought me. This is my first time using The One Mold. The instructions say to leave the soap in the mold for at least 48 hours. I’m going to do that. If anyone has tips on using this mold I welcome them.