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I mixed my lye with ice cubed goat milk and mixed it slowly in an ice bath. When it came up to 75 degrees ( and it was already tracing) I mixed with my oils (75 degrees) it started to seize and get lump. I mixed it throughly and clumped it into the mold. What did I do wrong and can I still...

Everything appeared to be ok until I added the fragrance oil. Then the "pudding like" soap got lumpy. I put it into the mold, but I'm wondering if I should take it out and tried something else. Any suggestions?:crazy:

I just want to try it out and I only have lard, coconut, olive and grapeseed oil in my cupboard. Also, can I use table salt rather than fine sea salt? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks :)

Can I make make salt bars using HP? I have seen many threads using CP, but none using HP. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks

I've been away from soapmaking the last several months, and for the life of me I can't find my recipe for adding sugar for bubbles and salt for hardness. Would someone please share their recipe with me? Thanks...I need a soapmaking fix today.....

I have always made my soap with FO, but have a request for euclyptus EO. How much should I add to a 50 oz oil batch?

I have all these different soaps I've made for family and friends and I don't know how I should store them. If I leave them out won't they loose their scent? On the other hand, I've heard that the need to "breath". Please advise....

I tried my first batch of of GM CPHP today and it dis not go well :cry: This is what I did. I made my lye solution and and held back 2 oz of water to mix with the powdered GM. Melted my oils and added the lye solution and then the GM solution. Brought it to trace and put the lid on th crock...

I don't want to mess this batch up if I can help it... :? I'm making a 50 oz oil batch of soap with 19 oz of water. How much goats milk powder should I add and when should I add it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Annie

I rebatched in my crockpot this weekend, but I think I added too much milk. The bars are a little on the soft side. Will they harden up in time?

I have mega aloe vera plants in my yard and would like to incorporate the gel in my CPHP soap. How much would I use for a 4lb loaf, when should I add it and will I need to add grapefruit seed oil? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

is icing sugar confectionary sugar? If so, how much should I add to a 4lb batch? Do I add it at trace? Sorry I have so many questions. The more I read the forum, the more ideas I get. This place is AMAZING !!!

Where is the best place to get goats milk powder? I've tried several grocery stores, but they only carry evaporated goats milk/ Please HELP !!!!

I had a supplier, but I can't remember where I got them from. Would someone please give me some names? Thanks, Ann

I just made a 4lb batch of soap in my crockpot. The recipe I made had 40% olive oil, 30% coconut oil and 30% palm oil. I added 2 tbls of castor oil after it cooked. Is this a good recipe or does anyone have any suggestions to make it better? Any input would be greatly appeciated. Thanks