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Mango soap - using mango puree. Was an awful brown but then changed to a more pleasant colour. Very soft soap, waited 3 days before cutting.

First time trying coffee (frozen cubes added to lye) Dried coffee grinds added and Cocoa for the dark base colour. Looks ok...could have had more 'cream'

My first five soaps - shrink wrapped and hopefully can sell, just to make a little back. Won't make any money for the time, effort and outlay I put in, but its so much fun.

Is it ok to shrink wrap your soap after 6 weeks of curing? Tried looking for an answer but couldn't find one. CP soap.

Turmeric, Paprika and Charcoal. First time trying oil infused spices. Happy with the colours!

Quick question. I soaked some saffron threads in oil, hoping this will add some colour to my CP soap. Do I remove the threads or leave in? I don't want to colour skin when using the soap Thanks in advance

Using my new blue colours CP. Cut a little early but its hard to be patient!

Was trying to make a 'manly' soap with my brother in mind.... Home brew with a depth charge (Drambuie) and froth on top. Beer was a bit light coloured but still I think it came out well Reminds me of antlers which is unintentional but fitting as my brother is a deer hunter and a home brewer...

CP with a lemon zest scent

My first CP bar soap cut...extremely happy! Based on one from this site http://www.soap-making-essentials.com/palm-free-soap-recipe.html

Hi I am new at this game and been reading about the gel phase in CP soap. A question - Would a bread proofer be an advantage in keeping soap warm in this stage? The one I have has this range of temps 70-120 °F / 21–49 °C If so how long would you keep it in the proofer.

Is there a calculator that you can input the oils you have on hand and comes up with a recipe to use? Say for CP shower soap?

My first ever soaps Dr Who 001 Pomace Olive Oil 83%, Coconut oil 17% and French Lavender EO.

Should the oils and lye be approx 57C (134F) when mixed together? Can't see any posts on this.

Hi A brand new soapie here! I have been given this recipe and when I run it through the soap calculator there is some difference in the water and lye and frag oil. (those figures in brackets. My question is which do I follow or is it not a great difference in the two figures? 450g olive...

I am very keen to start soapmaking CP - even learning the lingo! My supplies are on order and hopefully I will have some success. Watched a few videos and feel comfortable about the process.