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This might be a dumb question, but I'd really like to know the answer. I made my first batch of lotion (well it ended up with the consistency of a cream really) I did use a preservative, but there's just so much! lol! I used Mango and Cocoa butter along with some Grapeseed, Sweet Almond...

I've made about 5 batches of HP soap, and I'm thinking about making a liquid soap to wash dishes with. I've been doing a lot of reading up on making liquid soap, but I have a few questions. Firstly, here is the recipe I think I want to try. Total oil weight 32 Water as percent of oil weight...

I'm confused. I've been reading up on making lotions, and I've made a few myself, with beeswax. I'm basically happy with it, but I notice when I sweat, the sweat feels more oily than watery. I'm sure this is because of the beeswax, right? Since it's basically laying on top of my skin. Also, I...

I just had a really cool idea!8) Someone has probably already thought of this though:cry: I've read about how you can use bubble wrap to make honeycomb design on the outside of soap bars, and wondering if anyone has ever made lotion bars using bubble wrap? If it will withstand the temps of hot...

I'm making a soap right now. Here is what I'm making. Total oil weight 32 Water as percent of oil weight 38 % Super Fat/Discount 10 % Lye Concentration 25.73 % Water : Lye Ratio 2.887:1 Sat : Unsat Ratio 34 : 66 Iodine 65 INS 143 Fragrance Ratio 0 Fragrance Weight 0 Oz Ingredient Pounds Ounces...

I'm very new to lotion recipes. I've only made two, and those were recipes I've found online. I'm wanting to make my own recipe, but I really don't know what percentages, amounts of each to use. Oils I'm wanting to use are Mango butter, Cocoa Butter, Castor oil, and Sunflower oil. I'll be using...

I've tried goggling this, but all I get is how to make soap in a crock pot! :lol: Is it ok/safe to store soap in an old fashioned crock? I have some in a couple of crocks in my bathroom. I have the top covered with saran wrap to keep moisture out and scent in. Is this ok or does it need to...

I know I might get into trouble with a few of you vegan people. If you are one of those, please don't read any more.:) I live on a farm and we have a lot of tallow still walking around on four legs. Anyway, my question is this. How long does tallow keep IN soap? I got just a little bit of suet...

I am interested in making my own wood soap mold. I have tons of scrap black walnut that was cut from our farm a few years back ( one of the perks of living on a farm ) The two sides are going to be 2 1/2" tall. The bottom will be a total of 5 1/2" wide. The two sides will rest on top of the...

I've made a few HP recipes so far and they have turned out well. I've been doing some reading on the CP process, and I like the ease of which it's able to pour into molds and do kweel things like swirls on top and different color combinations (You seem to have more time to do color combos etc...

Here I've been posting on the other forums and never even introduced myself! Ooopppss! HI!!:wave: My name is....wait for it......Kay! I'm very new to soapmaking. Just happened upon it while cruzing Pinterest. Thought what the heck...what harm can it do to try? Other than blowing myself up...

I've been doing some reading up on EO's and what percentages to use. I will be making a 32 oz batch of soap. So far I know that I need 3% total EO's, which means around 28 grams total EO's. NOW....I've learned that there are top notes, middle notes, and base notes in EO's. One website says...

I'm really VERY new to soap making. I've only made 3 batches so far, and one of those I had to pitch! lol! I do HP soap for right now. I'm looking for something that will produce a hard soap bar, lots of lather, and a good conditioner. Yes, I want it ALL! lol! Here is what I've come up with...