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Hi everyone! I have returned to the addiction after an extended break due to medical issues. My new medical condition will surely change how I have to soap, but I will not stop me! I have a condition called POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)...this makes standing up the whole...

So last night I was making a new batch of coffee soap... I measured my oils, melted the lard and coconut oil...combined them... I measured my lye and chilled coffee and coconut milk...I mixed my lye solution as usual...and let it cool a bit... When i went to mix my lye with my oils it had...

It is with zero dignity that I post this...I proved without a doubt tonight why you should ALWAYS follow lye safety FULLY....I made a completely stupid mistake tonight and didn't wear goggles....while stick blending my batter it splashed and got into my eye.... Not sure at the moment what...

I need opinions if you guys don't mind. Lay it on me!

I like many others suffer from an invisible disability that makes simple daily tasks difficult and sometimes downright impossible. In comes the addiction we call soaping...I have without a doubt made the decision that I will gladly spend one of my spoons on soaping. I will post a link...

Every flat surface in your house has curing (or cured) soap on it. You look at everything around you and wonder if it can be made into a swirl, mold, colorant, etc.

Walking around home depot today (was looking for acrylic sheets) and happened upon the section where gutter pipes and fittings are....fast forward Bought one 15 inch gutter tube, 2 end pieces that are open that fit into the pipe, a solid light plate and some JB Weld... And now I have a soap...

When testing my batches (small sliver) 1 of the 4 left floaty pulp type stuff in the water? What is this? Is it something I can avoid? The batch that did it contains: OO CO Avocado oil Castor Oil Shea Butter

Here is a batch from last night. Coconut Milk, Coffee and Oatmeal Cold Process. I had some temp issues in the beginning with my lye mixture, but I fixed it and went smooth from then on.

Pics in order of batch number Batch 1 was nothing special recipe wise, colored with Chrome Green Oxide and scented with Herbal Essence by BB. Batch 2 was my first attempt at a coconut milk and lard based recipe, colored with Chrome Green Oxide and scented with Heavenly Honeysuckle and Herbal...

Since I forgot to do this I shall do it now. Howdy! My name is Angela and I live in Dallas, Texas. I started researching soap making around this time last year, but didn't take the plunge then. I decided I would research it more and figure out ways I could do things to compensate for the fact...

Not sure exactly where to put this so I figured I would try here. Do we have any members that might be willing to donate some soap to the firefighters and volunteers up in Washington State. If so I can get an address where it can be sent. They are looking at a seriously long battle with the...

http://www.naturesgardencandles.com/candlemaking-soap-supplies/item/bbic/-*****es-brew-fragrance-oil-.html or is this the real name of the FO?

Didn't take me long to come over to the lard side. My 2nd batch was coconut milk lard soap which I was scared was going to seize up on me...came to a seriously quick trace, so I stopped and added my fragrance and hoped for the best... Well this FO is said to accelerate trace and cause...

I have a friend who has a special needs kiddo that needs a bar of soap that won't burn the eyes. She wants homemade since she is tired of all the chemicals. Do you guys (and gals) have any suggestions?

Tomorrow I will be gettin my soap on for the first time. I have my stuff (gloves and goggles included), Brambleberry order will be here tomorrow....weeeeee This is either going to be a big success or a huge failure lol...hooked already and haven't even made my first batch. Good thing hubby...

I ordered one of these molds as my first mold (hasn't arrived yet) and I am curious as to the size bars that are made. Could someone possibly post a picture so I can get an idea of what size they are please?

If one wanted to gel their soap without insulating it; would setting it outside in the Texas summer heat work?