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  1. Obsidian

    Newton’s Third Law

    Yes, hair damage from soap is a real thing. As mentioned, I had to buzz mine to 1/4" after it started breaking off in clumps. Granted it took about 2 year to get to that point, the high PH takes time to break down the cuticle. Some people can use soap with no issue but unfortunately your hair...
  2. Obsidian

    My Amigurumi

    @Relle have you tried a stingray? They are pretty quick to make
  3. Obsidian

    How are you offsetting the cost of Olive Oil?

    I'd swap out the butters for lard or palm. I use sunflower, safflower or avocado in place of OO, depends on what is available and prices
  4. Obsidian

    batter color - less yellow?

    If you are using virgin OO, switch to regular OO. If your using unrefined shea, it can cause yellow too
  5. Obsidian

    Amigurumi

    I'm just learning to crochet and have made a couple amigurumi, they don't look very good and I've learned I hate crocheting in the round. I did get yarn to make pop tarts and one of these days I will try a bee or maybe a frog.
  6. Obsidian

    What is the weirdest thing you've put in soap ?

    Purple cabbage juice, I was experimenting with color change from PH. Made the soap smell like a fart and it never went away🤢
  7. Obsidian

    Which font do you think would work best for my logo?

    I like the second
  8. Obsidian

    Tall & Skinny Mold

    I got my tall and skinny off etsy. Its pretty stiff so you need to let your soap get good and hard before unmolding https://www.etsy.com/listing/688264769/mini-tall-skinny-soap-loaf-mold-21oz
  9. Obsidian

    Does this recipe look like it makes sense?

    How do you get 8 bars out of 42 oz? My 16oz mold gives me 7 bars. @TheGreenProductJunkie I would also recommend a much smaller mold to start. I use 1 pound molds most of the time. This is the one I have https://www.etsy.com/listing/688264769/
  10. Obsidian

    Why does my hot process soap look slimy and yucky like this?

    I've never heard of soap with a gooey layer like that. Does it ever happen when you do CP? For the record, you don't have to cook your batter to death or on high. Use low and once it goes transparent, pour it
  11. Obsidian

    Aggravating market - I do not love rock & roll

    I would complain the the event organizers and see if you could get some money back. One of the farmers market I go to sometimes has live music music and it is insanely loud. I feel bad for the vendors and I leave within a few minutes of them starting to play.
  12. Obsidian

    Falling snow

    No, I don't think tapioco or rock salt will work throughout the soap. Bith are hard, you wouldn't be able to cut the soap without making a absolute mess. You might be able to use coarse salt, it would he speckly but not particularly white. Sounds like you need to do some experiments
  13. Obsidian

    Falling snow

    I've used small tapioca on top of soap before, they were supposed to be suds on a beer soap. I coated them in white mica so they were shiny Didn't have any issues with it but I did wipe them off before using the soap. If you are just looking for decorative toppers, flaked salt would probably...
  14. Obsidian

    Soap tips for those with “mature skin”

    I keep the cleansing number between 11-15, any higher and its just too drying. I also can't use much olive, my skin hates it. My mil who is in her 70s, likes my 80% lard, 20% coconut recipe. I'm also testing recipes to use up some cocoa butter and palm, so far this one is really nice
  15. Obsidian

    Frustration near New Orleans

    I get the frustration. I see lots of dollar store items online and mine never have them, not the crafty stuff, not the garden stuff, not the glassware. Even my local walmart that isn't that local, often doesn't have items I need. Anymore, I check Amazon before I even bother with local stores.
  16. Obsidian

    Salicylic Acid in Syndet Shampoo Bars

    I don't know about using it in a shampoo bar but has he tried T-sal? Made by the same company as T-gel but it has salicylic acid and no scent to speak of. Its the only thing that keeps my scalp issues at bay. When I use it, I let it sit and marinate for at least 10 minutes so it can do its magic...
  17. Obsidian

    Syndopour shampoo syndet base testing

    I see, you need a recipe. I thought by formula you meant for dry, curly, etc type. This is the only one I've ever made, I did really like it https://www.soapmakingforum.com/threads/first-syndet-shampoo-bars.68881/#post-683583
  18. Obsidian

    Syndopour shampoo syndet base testing

    I'm up for trying just about anything. I currently have short bleached hair
  19. Obsidian

    Can I get opinions on new glasses please?

    I also like number one
  20. Obsidian

    palm kernel flakes

    I'd make one bar with just the flakes. If its palm kernel, it will really lather up with big bubbles. If its soy, it will be more of a creamy lather
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