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  1. surreptrixus

    My soap is drying

    Hello! You might want to look into making some hot process soaps. While they're better when they have the opportunity to cure properly, the saponification process is completed right away. You'll have a good feel for how the bar is a week later, but it might be a little soft and dissolve in the...
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    Eek! Christmas!

    Ivanstein, you seem like good people. I just can't stand pretentious people who act like this is a secret society or that soap making is hard. It's just chemistry. Chemistry isn't hard.
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    Eek! Christmas!

    So, I tweaked my recipe a bit and made a batch but instead of going CP, I bought a cheap thrift store crock pot and tried my hand at HP. (A method, I might add, that no one suggested.) I let it cure and harden for about three weeks. I have to say, it is amazing and better than the other recipes...
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    Eek! Christmas!

    Not all heroes wear capes. [emoji1]
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    Eek! Christmas!

    People have different pain tolerances, and people who have recently or routinely eat foods that are hot (temperature wise, not spicy) tend to have damaged nerve endings on their tongue, which would affect accuracy. I've read that blog :) A PH meter is on my Christmas list!
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    Eek! Christmas!

    Here's the thing about the zap test... it's subjective. I prefer things with measurement and numbers upon which I can rely.
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    Eek! Christmas!

    Thank you, Gini, that's exactly what I mean. I was trying to find a "tried and true" recipe, but I've had trouble finding any without palm oil. If you know of any that you'd like to share, please do! MP is not my style, but thank you for the suggestion!
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    Eek! Christmas!

    Are all soap makers this pompous, or are you a special case? I'm open to advice more comprehensive than "don't."
  9. surreptrixus

    Eek! Christmas!

    1.) If I super fat at 6% and use PH strips to test it before use, it shouldn't end up lye heavy. 2.) Would you please elaborate about a soap that looks good but is otherwise a poor representation? I intend to use a bar before giving it to anyone, so I'll know if it's sticky, or drying, etc. If...
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    Eek! Christmas!

    YOU trying saying no to my mother-in-law and see how that goes! Lol! She lives next door so I can't avoid her. ;) I'm up for the challenge though! I'm just nervous about it, like I am with every aspect of my life. But really, what's the worst that could happen? The batch fails and my MIL will...
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    Eek! Christmas!

    My mother in law wants me to make soap for all of her coworkers (17 people!) for Christmas! I've only ever made two (CP) batches before, so I'm not adept at it yet. I told her I couldn't guarantee they'd be pretty bars lol. I've been reading up on oils and playing around on SoapCalc. How does...
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    Hello hello hello!

    Yes! I had 11 but I'm down to 9. I think the bobcat I spotted yesterday might be the culprit. Circle of life!
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    Hi Everybody! :)

    Wow! That's really neat! I looked into making my own lye, but decided it would be best to just buy it lol. I'm impressed with anyone that can do that!
  14. surreptrixus

    What made you pick your avatar/ username?!

    My avatar is one of my chickens, but this particular chicken has since disappeared. I spotted a bobcat in my yard the other day, so, mystery solved. My username is a combination if my favorite word- surreptitious, combined with a former nickname of mine- Trixie.
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    How did you find us?

    I found the app by searching for soap making
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