Recent content by ZerbyPirkel

Gel Reading a lot and ran across a thread on how to not have your soap gel. Didn't see any answers to a thought I had. Let's say, no matter what you do, it does a partial gel and you get a circle in the center of your bar. Is that permanent, or will it eventually go away? It's too hot to soap...

wow...thank you for posting this. at one time I wanted to do rescue work...gonna have to look into it...

Ghost Swirl Videos Where can I find the videos from the December challenge?

Okay...feedback appreciated. I am thinking this recipe, that I worked out on Soapcalc..net, would be okay to make up. What do you folks think? And, should I make it in a 2 pound batch, instead of a 1 pound batch? I want to use a recipe that lets me make up something I could handle. Thanks!

That is funny that you are using the term "Lardites"...my friends are laughingly calling me "Lard Butt" since I bought some lard for my soap...

Hi Mysoapyheart! No, it's not Mr...I'm an old lady, now...me a Ms....

Thank you for the vote on Costco. Even though I want to make my own, it's awesome knowing that there still are great places to find it!

BEWARE OLIVE OIL FRAUD (in USA) Olive oil is something that I want to start making myself. Since I saw the report on 60 Minutes on how our olive oil is adulterated - (they take sunflower oil and put chlorophyll in it to give it the green color) - I am thinking of using other oils until I get...

Thank you! I did buy lard at Walmart. I soap this weekend. Hi Dana! Thank you for the advice! I have Sandy Maine's recipe and I thought I would try that. Olive oil is something that I want to start making myself. Since I saw the report on 60 Minutes on how our olive oil is adulterated - (they...

Hi all! My name is Zerby. I live in Phoenix, AZ. I am a senior citizen. My interest in soapmaking goes way back. I started soaping when I was in Las Vegas, but set it aside due to traveling. I am eager to restart my adventures! However, I only want to make a simple white bar for awhile. I read...