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I am still in the honeymoon phase of really liking the rustic look of just the cut bars. I am tempted to get a beveler I tried out from Mission Peak Soap though!

While the stuff sprinkled on top looks cool, I didn't think I'd enjoy having it all fall off or be too scratchy in the shower.

I have. I use 30% coconut 70% lard and it's only 2% lye discounted. I add orange eo. I grate it up, add some washing soda & borax. I eyeball it, but I think it's about 2 cups grated soap to 1/2 cup each of washing soda & borax. I add water & stir alot, or the washing soda becomes a giant rock...

I like: Poppy Seeds Oat Flour Exhausted Vanilla Bean Seeds

Welcome! I know the feeling. This is a great place to get support with your new hobby.

Does anyone have a local source for regular sesame oil in the SF Bay area? Whole foods has the smaller bottles, but I was looking for larger sizes. Most of the asian markets seem to have the toasted in large quantity, but I am looking for the regular sesame. Or if anyone has a online...

I just got home with the hubby. We bought a 50 lb cube of beef tallow. Now I'm doing more research and formulating some recipes I am going to try with the tallow. I've really loved using lard, I can't wait to see how the tallow turns out.

I have the tkb colors that are in suspended in glycerin, but people I know who have ordered the powered version keep it in the baggies.

Ok, I'm posting to see if my avatar & siggy are working.

Very cool looking! :D

They are exhausted vanilla bean seeds. I get them from work actually. :D And thanks for the help getting the pic posted!

Ok, Vanilla bean seeds here This is the honey almond eo blend soap with oat flour and vanilla bean seeds

ok, testing

I've tried a bunch of times now and it's not working. I've posted at various forums before, do not know what the dillio is. :(

I've used her colors and have several friends who have used many of her colors and they have all been really just wonderful. As another person posted, a little does go a long way.