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DISCLAIMER: SMF is not responsible for any sale, trade, co-op, pre-buy, fast buy, garage sale, ad or other transactions between members. All parties enter into transactions at their own will/risk. I am moving from MO to SC and do not want to pack and move everything. I have 9 different types...

Hi everyone, I have everything you need to make soap.

Hi everyone. It's been awhile since I have been on here. I was very busy last year doing markets and craft shows. After the holidays, things have really slowed down. So, I dropped in a couple of days ago. It's great to see there are still many people who I recognize and a lot of names who...

Hi everyone :D. I haven't been here for awhile so I should say Hi first. I am interested in how well Clary Sage smells in CP soap. I smelled some at a health supply store recently and it did not smell good at all. Of course, this was a whiff from the bottle, so that probably is not a...

Does anyone have the green silicone molds and if so how do you get the soap out?

I just found a site that may be helpful to others as well. Since I am having so many problems with conversions :? , I searched and found this site to convert ounces, teaspoons, tablespoons, cups, gms, gallons and more. http://www.easysurf.cc/cnver13.htm#tatom3

Are there any steps that must be taken with the FDA and CPSD? for soap, lotion and creams? I've read with FDA the color additives must be approved and good manufacturing guidlines and labeling adhered to. I wasn't able to find a detailed list of natural color additives (other than a few) and I...

Has anyone ever made two batches at the same time and put the wrong scents in the wrong batch? I made one green batch and one peach batch yesterday. I just unmolded them and realized I put the mint fragrance blend in the peach color soap, which is supposed to be a botanical/citrus blend...

I hope these show up, I just read how to post in another thread and thought I would give it a try, although I don't know for sure if I've done it right. All of these are made with EO's & natural colorants, so they are not nearly as vivid and colorful as the others I have seen on here :(...

Does powdered/confectioners sugar add any whiteness to CP soap if added at trace? or in lye water? And will it help to add bubbles if added at trace? or in lye water?

In late July my husband & I visited his good friend out of state. I took gifts of my handmade lavender soap (for his wife, daugher & cousin). His wife had a terrible rash on her legs when we arrived which worried me since I did not know if she may have allergies and could have a reaction to my...

I've seen many differnt typs of soap molds on the market, but have never experimented with any of the shapes. The other day I was in a store that had jello silicone molds shaped like two oranges (packaged w/ four molds). I almost bought them for an orange scented bar, but decided against it...

I soak annatto seeds in oo (part of my recipe) to make a pale yellow soap. This always turns out very nice, but I wondered if anyone has tried the powder and if so, how does it turn out and do you add it to a small amount of oil and blend in at trace? I've used rosemary powder this way, but...

I have heard a number of different percentages. Some books and links I have read say do not exceed 5% while others say up to 15%. What would the best percentage be without hindering the smell or softness? I like the bubbles and creaminess, but also want a fragrant, hard bar.

I just received bergamot oil and it smells different (stinky) then the bottle I currently have (which is almost empty). I love the original one which was from a company that is no longer available, but do not care for the new one. I purchased both of them from stores on Ebay. I have been...

I have been working hard to get myself set up so I can start selling my soaps to people who want to buy them (who have already tried samples). I do not want to venture out to craft shows yet or sell soaps in stores, I just want to sell to people who have already tried them and want to buy...

I have been blending different essential oils to create scents. I tried the toothpicks in plastic bags, but they all smell the same. I had at least 18 bags with a different blend in each. Could the plastic be melting? I just ordered a dozen glass pipette droppers. Once I receive them I am...

I recently read the post that included a link from Noah's Ark titled Essential Oil and Fragrance Oils. After reading again, I noticed safety precautions for both. It mentions that you should not use either during pregnancy. Since soap washes off, does this pertain to soap? Or is this precaution...

I recently read the post that included a link from Noah's Ark titled Essential Oil and Fragrance Oils. After reading again, I noticed safety precautions for both. It mentions that you should not use either during pregnancy. Since soap washes off, does this pertain to soap? Or is this...

I am getting ready to make M&P soap with two of my nieces and have never made it before. They wanted to make soap with me, but I have only made CP and can't do that with them because of the lye. So, one of the girls wanted to know if we can add aloe gel? Also, can I color with natural...