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i read about the lye static cling and how you can use dryer sheets to help prevent this. i wondered if anyone has tried making their own dryer sheets as they are kind of expensive to buy if you don't normally use them. here's a recipe i came across and here's one for the fabric softener to be...

those of you who were glasses, i wear reading glasses, which do you find works best? my reading glasses are fairly small and had bought safety glasses but am wondering if that is good enough eye protection after reading some recent threads here. any specific brands/models you like is...

i'm wanting to buy a copy of the book 'handcrafted soap' by dolores boone. it is out of print and most of the used copies that are reasonably priced are not in very good shape. anyone have one they'd like to sell me? my only requirements are that it not have highlighting or other pen markings on...

i've been doing low poo but am wanting to stop buying hair care products and wondered what you all are using who make some of your own hair products. what homemade products do you use for shampoo? shampoo (lye) bars, syndet bars, liquid castile recipes, baking soda? how well are they working...

i thought it'd be good to have one thread discussing substitutions for various oils, specifically for soap making, as i keep seeing mention of them online and jotting them down & can't remember where i jotted them. i know some don't use animal fats, others don't use palm, some have allergies and...

so, i'm a little nervous about making my first batch of soap with a SB because i've never used one before. after doing a fair bit of research i thought maybe i came across the perfect SB, albeit rather pricey, but now im wondering if a couple features might be great for food but not for lye...

i saw that a soapmaking teacher has all her students hand stir their first batch of soap to really understand the process of getting to trace & also to know to use it to slow down for additives. what do you guys think? i'm considering doing this because i've never used a stick blender before and...

hi! just wanted to say hello as i'm new here but have read the forum on occasion in the past. i've been making my own skincare and cleaning products (lotion bars, body butter, balms, laundry soap, etc) which i absolutely love doing and think it is finally time to try soapmaking. woo hoo! i can't...