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I like adding a bit of sugar toward the end of emulsification. I like adding powdered coconut milk and powdered goat milk at the same time. I take a 15% lye discount and use 7% unrefined Shea in my recipe too. The added fat from the two powdered milks adds to the fating of the recipe. Paul

We by all our labels from Online Labels, for about a year now. I ditto the qualety of products and great pricing! :)

Thanks Sharon! :D I'm always "around the corner" somewhere. 8) :lol:

Henry Ford, Ford Motors, progressed or we would all still drive black Model T's. :)

Here is the answer to your question. http://www.associatedcontent.com/articl ... ed_oil.htm I try to keep my Canola Oil at 9% or less. Some feel it can lead to DOS if more is used. Paul

Starting with my master-batched recipe and 50% lye solution mix, all at room temperature, I wait to add my GM/CM slurry until light trace. This way, the lye and oils are starting to saponify and there is less active lye; it has been neutralized partially by the fats, thus, less chance of...

I use the same oats as you do, IrishLass. I buy mine at my local Wal-Mart Supercenter. They are located in the dry baby food area. I like making oat-milk out of these also. Paul :wink:

Great job Ian. Congratulations! Lets see that 15" log mold in use, too.

Full gel for me. I put the top on some others, like florals and hot FO's, I leave the top off. I want the soap to gel and encourage it. I do after gel, cool the log as fast as I can by turning 2 fans on it. I add powdered sugar to my batches also. Gelling is for me. :wink: Paul :wink:

You're quite welcome. :) SMM :wink:

Sorry, if you had contacted me at Etsy or in a PM here or a e-mail, this would be resolved allready. How long have you had this mold? Please send me a PM or e-mail me. I take care of any problems that my customers have. There are other soap mold makers who have issues, and I know most of...

You should have it first of the week. Thanks everyone. I have been gone for a while from posting here, as you know I am busy with my TOG shop and other new endeavors. Let me know when you get it. It works great! Paul

Very nice. Congratulations to you. Paul

Uh, you bet! I have shipped many times to AU. Ask Becky a member here who has had at least 2 TOG shipments sent "Down Under" to "Down Under" from your point of view. LOL As the they say; No problem mate! :wink: SMM

Thanks guys. I'll still be a member here, just not a moderator. I may not get to post as much as I once did, but, I'll try to as much as time allows. :) Paul

Yup, and still make and sell a lot of those. :) http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?li ... d=19474319 Thanks Carebear. Paul

We have a male small Yorkie, and a female Yorkie. Christmas Eve, Eve, Shianne had 5 puppies. Our new Yorkie puppies;

I wait a few days after unmolding to cut with my multi wire cutter. SMM

Incarnation....OK.... :) Here is my new incarnation of a beveler and bar planer; http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?li ... d=19463241 Paul: AKA SMM Soapmaker Man

....as a mod here at The SMF. I have loved this forum for a long time and have been honored to serve as a moderator for over a year now. The reason I am stepping down, is because a couple friends and I have started our own soap community, or forum. I will not mention the URL here, because...