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Really? Lard was the most moisturizing I've made. I can't say much because I only made 6 batches.

Yup every single state. Just not too north of Maine.

Thanks, but do they only sell bulk?

Does anyone know about any physical walk-in stores for soapmaking in New England? My family is going to be driving around New England next week, and I hope to stop to buy soap making supplies, as they are non-existent in NYC. I'm going to all the states.

I think I figured it out, false trace.

75% Coconut oil 10% Olive Oil 8% Lard 5% Castor Oil 2% Shea Butter Milk:Lye Ratio is 2.439:1 I added the FOs and sea salt after trace.

This is the first time I made goat's milk soap. I prepared the lye solution in a water bath with frozen goat milk. When I added the solution to the oils, and blended it, it took 3 seconds to thicken up and reach trace. Is this actually trace, and is it going to be safe to use? The recipe was...

I tried it, and it didn't hold the scent. It did not seize, however. Anyway to make this work? I'll probably get orange FO instead.

I evaporated all the vodka out of the oil after it was done.

I made some Orange absolute oil with some vodka. Will this hold better in soap?

How much cornstarch should I use for an oz of orange oil?

I'm going to the physical store of www.exoticfragrances.com in NYC Has anyone ever tried these, and if so, are they any good? Tell me what to get guys, looking for fruity ones and floral ones, and I'm open to suggestions for blends. Thanks!

Is Trader Joes's virgin coconut oil 76 degrees or 92 degrees melt point?

Heh, I don't have a Walmart near me, live in NYC, they don't allow them. Any other cheap, but usable, places to get a stick blender.

Thanks, I appreciate the help. I can't get much help from friends, as I am a teenage guy:smile:

Hi, I'm totally new to soap making. I wanted to start, so I came up with this recipe. Can you tell me if it's any good or not, and how I can fix it. 30% Lard 20% Coconut oil 20% Canola oil 30% Olive oil Also, I wondering if I can just put the oils in a bottle, followed by lye, and just shake...