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    Does lemongrass EO discolour?

    Hi all, I'm planning a lemongrass & patchouli soap with a yellow base with a green and white drop swirl. Just concerned that my chosen EO's will discolour the batter? Any help greatly appreciated
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    Lye migration???!!!

    Can natural colourants cause lye to sweat/migrate out of soap??? :confused:
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    Rooibos tea soap

    Hi all, I'm familiar with using rooibos tea in the water but I was wondering of I can add it as a powder at trace? Thanks
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    Silly question?!!!

    Has anyone used a silicone liner in a cardboard frame or outer for their soap before? I have found a good source for excellent silicone liners but I want to keep costs down so I was thinking of fashioning some cardboard frames/supports until I can afford to make some wooden ones. Silly...
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    Is my soap pot jinxed???

    :sad: After a catalogue of disasters/errors this week, I am beginning to think my soap pot is cursed. On Sunday, I made a Castille batch that turned a bit crumbly (I posted about that earlier in the week) . I also made a Bastille batch that started out a beautiful cream colour now appears to...
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    Crumbly Castille

    Made my first batch of Castille yesterday with concentrated lye solution 1:1. Today when I went to cut it , it was rock hard and it was a bit crumbly where the thickest part of my knife cut through it. Also, you can see in the pic there are little air bubbles under the crumbly bits, apart...
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    Avoiding gel???

    Hi all, Just a quick one, just had a wonderful soaping marathon:-P, made 4 batches this afternoon (which is a marathon for me)!!! I want to avoid gel in the last batch that I have just finished. I have it in the freezer now, but how long should it stay there? Should I transfer it to the...
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    Sustainable Soapers Guild?????

    I was having a little look around the forum while on my mobile this morning and came across an invitation to a new group on FB called 'sustainable soapers guild'. I cant seem to find it on FB and now I'm on the laptop I cant find the post here either! Is it genuine, was I dreaming or is it...
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    Lard in Soap

    Hi everyone, When I made my first soap it was an all lard 1lb batch which I scented with tea tree (from a well known book). It turned out well, as in it made soap(!) and I set off on my soap making journey. Some weeks into the cure a couple of the bars developed DOS so that immediately put...
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    Milky Milky

    :smile: Hi Guys, I have been offered some sheeps milk from a local farmer. I'm assuming it would be similar to working with any kind of milk but should I be doing anything differently as it will be unpasteurised? Any input greatly appreciated.
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    Madder root infusion query

    I'm going to try a madder root soap this evening using an infusion I made a few weeks ago. I was just wondering what % of infused oil people would suggest? I dont want it too red, a nice pink would be great. I've found a 25% soap while researching but would appreciate any advice +/- pics...
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    EO advice please

    Hi guys, i'm planning a multi layered doo dah this evening and i'm hoping to to do a citronella fragrance. Any ideas for a fresh, light and summery blend that goes well with citronella?
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    Calling all hanger swirl experts!!!

    Hi all, Here is a pic of my first hanger swirl, dont laugh :razz: I love the beautiful hanger swirls by Savonnerie Mika on youtube but cant work out how she manages such wonderful effects. Ignoring all the blemishes what can I do to improve? Thanks, Kerry
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    Advice please......

    I was thinking about making a Castille batch (my first) and was wondering if a pomace/evoo blend would be ok to use cos thats all I've got at the moment?
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    Good Shaving Soap Recipe?

    Hi all, I hope this is the right place to post this query. I am new to the forum and this is my first go at formuating my own recipe. I've done a good bit of research on shaving soaps and this is what I have come up with: OO 14oz CO 10oz Castor Oil 8oz Cocoa Butter 6oz Aloe Vera liquid...
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    Hiya from sunny Ireland!

    I'm new to the forum and this is my first post, I'm a bit nervous so wish me luck. I'm delighted to have joined and look forward to sharing my soap obsession/addiction with you all.
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