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Yesterday I mixed up a masterbatch of 50/50 Lye/Water and thought I would try adding silk to it. I use silk all the time, but never with my masterbatches. My thought was to just strain it before using but now a day later, it looks thick and has ALOT of broken down fibers in it. I tried to...

I've been looking for local resources and as big as Houston is, you would think there would be something around. I thought maybe other Houstonians would know of something.... Mostly looking for fragrance oils, micas and such.

Am I the only one coveting some new Van Yulay molds? Those molds are devine!

Hi fellow soapers. This might seem odd to be introducing myself after being on the forum for a while, but better late, than never!:-D My name is Rustie and I am a soaping addict. I began soaping about 10 or 12 years ago with my now former inlaws. My MIL and SIL's and other girls in my Ex's...

I am so tired of buying fragrances that don't stick. I know I can add clay or other things to help, but seriously, I think a fragrance should at least stick around for a while on its own!. I've read reviews, tried different companies and still I have trouble with disappearing FOs. I was so...

I have a couple of batches that had MP chunks embedded in them and the colors morphed into the embed and now they just look like sh*t. (literally) :-P Has anyone ever rebatched such a soap? Any tips? Worth the time?

It doesn't look like ED offers dividers for their RED molds. Does anyone know where I can get a set that will fit this mold? Yes, I guess I could make them, just curious if I could buy a set.

So I've got my first ever case of DOS. UGH! Actually, two batches have developed this. I am quite sure it is DOS. I've seen enough photos to know. The thing is, this is one of the recipes I have used for a long time and I"ve never had an issue. The only thing that has changed is that I...

Well, here are the cut bars. Not what I planned, but not too bad considering the issues I had. LOL... friends shouldn't let friends soap when distracted! Actually, the individual photo kinda looks like cupid with a flaming arrow??

Ever have one of those days where everything seems to go wrong with a batch? Sheesh! Didn't mix enough mica, traced quickly even though the fragrance claimed it wouldn't, looked like my pencil line was clumpy, didn't section off enough batter for the white, got ready to pour and realized the...

Just cut this loaf and got the cutest lil honey drop in my Oatmeal, Milk and Honey soap (on left)... Couldn't do that again if I tried.

I am doing some research on melting tanks both for my hard oils and my MP. Geez, these things are pricey! Anyone have suggestions or things to watch out for?

Update on the bacon scented soap. So, after this soap almost making me throw up TWICE, and my coworkers gagging... IN THE TRASH IT WENT! I have never, ever, thrown a whole loaf of soap in the trash, but honestly, this was so putrid that I just couldn't bear it any longer. I am going to remake...

Geez, I am struggling today. I normally soaped in my kitchen and now I have turned a large spare room into my soaping room. I pretty much have it set up like I want it except I haven't moved the curing racks in yet. My friend is coming Thursday to put shelves up for me. So, I have three...

I Have a friend who wanted a loaf each of a bacon scented soap and a beer soap. I got the bacon scent in today and OMG, I wanted to retch! That stuff is nasty OOB. I sure hope it's better after soaping it. *shiver*:sick:

Anyone have a good supplier of super clear, suspension formula M&P in bulk? The regular MP I've been using is just too cloudy for my current projects.

I wasn't sure where to post this so please correct me if there is a better place. As most of you... patience is NOT my virtue! So I've been playing with my HP batches trying to get some creative results. I was pretty happy with this one. Forgive the crappy photos. I'm moving and only had my...

I just opened up my block of Shea Butter to measure out for a batch and noticed that it looks like it has spots. The very top where is hasn't been disturbed is ok, but in the middle hole where I've dug out of it, it looks spotted. I've only had it for a month or so and says it should be good...

Sooo... aparently, I order supplies in my sleep. :o) I had two orders show up today that I totally forgot I ordered! I fill up shopping carts on different sites all the time only to delete them and start over when I really need to order something. Please tell me I'm not the only one. :oops:

I am a little confused about which to use for CP soaps.. Refined or unrefined coconut oil and I have a recipe for a dog soap which calls for jojoba oil. I am seeing extreme differences in prices for this oil. One said it was refined and was 4X cheaper. Which would I use for a dog soap or any...