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Hi, I am trying to waterproof/Oil-proof my labels. I cannot afford professional printing at this time. I print my own labels and then cover them with a clear protective sheet - this seems to work OK for my Balms as the label is on the lid which is taken off and the oils do not really get on...

Hi! Thank you all for encouraging me to figure out the lye calculators! I have been having lots of fun putting together different recipes and have been using the Brambleberry one mostly. I'm still a little uncertain about the soapcalc - but am working on it!!!! I am going to try to make a...

Hi! I have a question about Olive and Avo Oil: As far as the hardness of the finished bars and the curing times; are Avocado Oil and Olive Oil the same? I know the different benefits of each oil for the skin, but I am guessing they are both oils that make for a soft bar. I am formulating a...

Hi, I haven't made soap in a while but am now back at it! I was having success with my recipe but want to change it to omit the Palm Oil - I am not sure if the Lye and Water would change and how much??? The recipe I was using is: Olive Oil - 13.76 oz Coconut - 6.4 oz Palm - 6.4 oz Shea -...

Hi, I'm a very new soapmaker and I'm trying to figure out a recipe - I've taken a recipe from "The Everything Soapmaking Book" and I want to use Palm Oil instead of the Almond Oil - I assume it would change the recipe ie/Lye and water amounts??? Is that right? So, I've put all the info in 2...