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  1. ForTheDogs

    First ever cold process underway.

    Yes, I'm keeping my eye on it and using it all the time to make sure I know what it is doing. I really appreciate all the advice - thanks!
  2. ForTheDogs

    First ever cold process underway.

    I did, yes, thank you!
  3. ForTheDogs

    First ever cold process underway.

    I will, thanks! I tried for a while with that first one but I guess it's just one of those wood-for-the-trees things. I can't get my head around it or figure what it is I'm supposed to do. I honestly think simple trial and error might be the way forward. I'm making notes the whole time and...
  4. ForTheDogs

    First ever cold process underway.

    Thank you! You'll understand my being somewhat intimidated by it at first glance. That looks really, really complicated. I'm just a guy with some pots and a large plastic spoon, but I'll try and figure it out. Thank you!
  5. ForTheDogs

    First ever cold process underway.

    Good, good, I'm taking notes. So, perhaps leave it for 48 hours in the mold next time instead of just over 24 (it was a clean mold as it was brand new and had never been used). Somewhere with lots of air to cure. I have a large closet in my office I think I may employ. I'll leave them...
  6. ForTheDogs

    New molds!

    It's become painfully obvious that I'm not alone. It's also clear I need a separate room in which to cook. ;)
  7. ForTheDogs

    First ever cold process underway.

    OK, here they are! They were in the mold for around 26 hours before I let them out. I little light trimming and ta-da! I do have a few questions, though; 1) I know they need to stand. I'm going to allow for 6 weeks. Now, is it best in, say, a cupboard? Or should I wrap each one in plastic...
  8. ForTheDogs

    First ever cold process underway.

    Hahaha! Then so be it! I'm a patient soul and have plenty of MP things to do and room to store my various creations. Like I say, the learning curve may be a steep one and I don't don't that they'll be many failures along the way, but the same could be said for pretty much anything. I had my...
  9. ForTheDogs

    First ever cold process underway.

    Yeah, I've bought a cute little standing.... thing. I actually figured on 6 weeks due to the high oil content, like you said. I have no doubt my first attempt will be a little, well, crappy, but it's all a learning curve. Here's to learning! Cheers! **clink**
  10. ForTheDogs

    New molds!

    Gosh, you can feel the love coming from the screen. I love you guys. Thanks for the suggestion, I'm going to try that when I have a less fancy soap. And yeah, the wife is definitely a keeper. Not just in supporting me, but not complaining (too much) when there are random spoons, bottles...
  11. ForTheDogs

    First ever cold process underway.

    It's been around 14 hours and yes, I have no intention of doing anything with it until at least 24 hours has past. Maybe even 36. There was a lot of oil in there and I want to be sure. The little mark in the middle is from the cling wrap I covered it with. It sagged and touched the soap, but...
  12. ForTheDogs

    First ever cold process underway.

    So, after much reading and much researching, I've made my first cold process. It's currently under the obligatory 24hour cure after pouring, so will let you know how it goes. I used: 840g Olive Oil 341g Coconut oil 168g Lye 393g water. I've scented it with apple pie and...
  13. ForTheDogs

    New molds!

    10.25 x 5.25 x 2.5 deep. I think a 5.25 long bar would be a little much. Maybe cut it down the centre and make them 2.125 x 2.5 x say, 2.5 blocks, perhaps?
  14. ForTheDogs

    New molds!

    It was my birthday on Sunday and my wife got me these. To say I'm happy right now is a bit of an understatement. Question, though. The large blue one at the back. Seems very large for the normal style of bars. Cut width ways as well as long ways? Any advice cheerfully encouraged.
  15. ForTheDogs

    Coloring for CP - Can I use my MP colors?

    Cool, thank you Steve and Susie. I'll keep my MP and CP separate and see how it goes. Thanks for the advice. :)
  16. ForTheDogs

    Coloring for CP - Can I use my MP colors?

    So stick to CP powders and clays and suchlike, yeah? Better to keep MP stuff with MP and CP with CP and never the twain shall meet? At least in a coloring sense. Thanks for the advice. :)
  17. ForTheDogs

    Coloring for CP - Can I use my MP colors?

    I am making the transition to CP and wondered if I could use the MP colors I still have. I still have quite a few! Is this ok, or should I look at the CP powders and clays? A little advice on coloring CP would be great. Thanks
  18. ForTheDogs

    Aluminum molds - ok for M&P?

    Thanks for the feedback, everyone. I'm going to have a play with them over the next day or two.
  19. ForTheDogs

    Aluminum molds - ok for M&P?

    I think it was $2 for 3 molds/pans/etc. I was simply going to peel away the aluminum and dispose of it. Not re-use it as though it were a silicone mold. I think I may have to try. I just like the idea of unusual contours ans shapes, but didn't know if M&P would be ok. Thanks!
  20. ForTheDogs

    Aluminum molds - ok for M&P?

    Just browsing lazily through the aisles, as one does, I happened across the tin/aluminum loaf loaf shaped pie tin things. My mind starts whirring. Can these be used as molds for M&P? Has anyone ever used them before? If so, how did it work out? I just figured the wrinkles and contours...
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