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  1. K

    My first shaving soap is a success!

    Thanks! That is what I figured and what I thought...In example above the total super fat would be 6% (checked 3% in calculator AND added additional shea) I guess reading through that entire thread had my head feeling a little fuzzy! :headbanging:
  2. K

    My first shaving soap is a success!

    ok so I'm confusing myself here snd being relatively new I'm just going to ask for clarification adding superfat - When using a lye calculator (i happen to use Soapee) - I put in the desired super fat (i.e. 3%). Now - the amount for oils that they give include the extra 3% already? So if I...
  3. K

    My first shaving soap is a success!

    Well I got to page 89 of the thread before my stearic acid cane in so I decided to give it a go (windsongs 52/48 SA/CO with 11% glycerin and 3% shea added at the end. Used a 2:1 basil/ lavender Eol blend... too much basil I think. Happy how it turned out. Here is picture just a quick lather...
  4. K

    Soaping 101 liquid soapmaking video?

    Thanks! Do you have to re-heat or just mix in the water? - I will try just mixing and if it doesn't come together I guess there is my answer :) Thanks! Do you have to re-heat or just mix in the water? - I will try just mixing and if it doesn't come together I guess there is my answer :)
  5. K

    Soaping 101 liquid soapmaking video?

    I have read through the first 25 pages of this thread, but mostly late a night when the littles are all asleep - Im sure I saw it somewhere (now that you mention your paste isn't always translucent). And yes, Thanks for confirming my thoughts! :) - I was thinking of leaving the paste to sit...
  6. K

    Soaping 101 liquid soapmaking video?

    And the dilution! I have to say it makes my skin feel a little tight but still happy with the results!! Now if I want to dilute this further for a foamer bottle... just add more distilled H2O? And I'm assuming I would scent based on weight of the final dillition (not this one?)
  7. K

    Soaping 101 liquid soapmaking video?

    Here is my first attempt - does this look right? It is taffy like consistency -but not translucent and pretty light in colour. I used the original recipe as posted by Irishlass...... It doesn't zap so I think I'm good to dilute??? Also - Irishlass and those that whisk by hand - my goodness...
  8. K

    Shelf life....

    Hello all! I am new to this and am wanting to make some lotion, bath bombs, milk bath/ salt soaks as gifts for xmas - I want to be organized and get stuff done ahead of time, but was wondering what the shelf life of those products are? should I wait closer to xmas or would I be fine to start...
  9. K

    First batch... too much EO

    Hello! So I made my first batch last night and mistakenly added over double the amount of EO than I needed/wanted. I was thinking I could cut it up and use it as embeds in another fragrance free/ lightly fragranced soap... would that be an acceptable way if saving it from the garbage?
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