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So did wrapping it in the towel cause it to gel? It does almost look the same color now, if I look really hard I can see a slight color difference around the edges. At least it's soap this time. :lol: Thanks for the replies.

Hey everyone. Thanks for all the advice when I first posted this thread. Last weekend I gave it another go and I think I did ok. I think I made soap haha. I'm posting pictures so you can tell me what you think if this is normal or advice on what to do or what not to do next. Anyways, I made my...

They do sell wholesale but if you are not quite selling yet don't let that deter you. I'm still working out the kinks on selling my items. They support home and small businesses. They will call you and if you let them know you are starting a business its fine. They really aren't that picky I...

You are welcome ;) I haven't used any oils in soap yet but I do know you can use absolutes like an essential oil in soap. I'm still learning to make soap and I'm not going to use any oils till I have it down somewhat. I've had two attempts and have failed but I'm going to try again this...

They can be used just as an essential oil would be used. The only difference between the two is the way it is extracted from the plant material. The only problem is and this depends on which absolute you would be using, (this does not go for all of them) But some absolutes such as tonka bean are...

It is extremely expensive but it does exist. I've only seen it in an absolute though. The place I buy my oils sells it for over 200 bucks an ounce. Unless a drop goes a long way I have a hard time believing it is used in air freshener but who knows. http://essentialoils.org/shop/oil/3222

Hello ;) Count me as one that cannot comment on the use of EO's for open wounds but there are many testimonials as to the healing effects of helichrysum oil. Here is a link that discusses the oil along with testimonials. I hope your Aunt gets better...

Thanks for the encouragement. It seemed like with the nice ingredients it would make nice soap. I'm confused though now because I checked another soap calculator on the Brambleberry site and it said 5.28 ounces of water. I tried another calculator that was incredibly confusing and moved on lol.

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I read about HP and CP and I think I want to learn the CP. The stick blender was 20 bucks. They had fifty dollar ones but I really couldn't tell the difference between the two. I'm good with 20 dollars though, I thought it would be more.

I'm giving it another go tonight. I went to Target and got a blender. I also splurged on a digital thermometer. I'm not giving up. I'll let you guys know how it works out. Thanks so much for the advice everyone.

Thanks Maddy. I had a feeling that might be it but when the book says 10-20 minutes I'm thinking after a half hour of stirring something is wrong. I'm stirring it like it's cake batter, the book doesn't comment on how vigorously to stir it either. I think I'll get a stick blender tonight and try...

Hello ;) Ok so I'm so confused as to what I'm doing wrong. I'm a soap newb obviously. I finally rounded up everything I needed to make soap. Which is a lot. The only thing I don't have is a stick blender. I'm just starting out with 1 pound batches till I get the hang of things. I've carefully...

I decided to join this forum and pick everyone's brain about soapmaking. My little girl and I are talking about starting this weekend to try and make some nice handmade soap. I'm so glad there is a community like this around to learn from.