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I have been printing my labels at home so I can change the fragrance and weight at ease: however I'm now stepping up to professional printed labels. Hers my issue.... I make several standards all the time and I'm having specific labels for that but when I want to make something I don't normally...

I think that may be it I have started mixing at lower temps recently for what ever reasons, I think I will cut back on the Castor oil % and raise it back up around 110, I will test a batch in a day or so and let you guys know. I really thank you all for the input I was starting to get a little...

The FO was from a bottle I have had for a little, so it shouldn't be a problem, as for the blender I actually use a spatula to stir prior to SB but that may help to slow to really short burst but its starting to set in just a couple of seconds. I guess I never realized that Castor oil would help...

just changed brands of coconut oil, but its done this even with my old brand. I have a couple of other recipes that I use alot also, without and with Lard and some with Sunflower oil but basically the same... what I meant by batches was giving a little experience, I havent actually made 100...

OK guys I need a few suggestions and a lot of help. I have made 100's of batches of soap and all of the sudden things are getting out of hand. Here's my problem, Measure out my Lye and water, mix and set aside to start cooling. Then I measure out my hard oils, melt and stir until basically...

I really like the natural alot but it seems that others really like the solid colors with off setting swirls and layers, but your right sometimes I just like the natural without sent..

Other than Turmeric I really haven't had any luck with natural (home made) coloring's. I really like the liquids and that why I tried that convenience but I really like the dry micas also. This has been a good thread, and some really good thoughts.. thanks for everyone's input!!

I really figure it would morph, I guess what I thought was funny was the great color it turned into, I got lucky. I strictly use micas now with the exception of turmeric once in a while, but I think I may play around with it a little more to see what happens.. Thanks (everyone)...earlene!

Yeah I use micas too but I really like the liquid colors.. it was just an experiment, but it worked! Thanks..

So I picked up some liquid colorants for melt and pour soap to try a little experiment, I used a blue color mixed it in a little of the oil from the pot. Looked good at that point then mixed it with a little of the batch set aside and started the pour, base, color more base, more color so on...

Very nice ... I really like cinnamon also..

I usually remove the soap from my wood molds around 18 to 24 hours after pouring and try to let the loafs dry a few hours (6-8) prior to cutting, seems to work for me.

While I understand that a lot of people prefer larger bars of soap, 1.25-1.50 and it actually can make a very attractive bar. However I have talked to several people (mostly women) and they felt that around 1 inch thick fells pretty good. Since this post I have cut a few bars a little bigger...

Very Nicely Done!

I keep mine consistent at 1" easier to hold..

Welcome Sally, there will always be nay-sayers... who cares jump in have a good time with it, there are great people here and they have helped me alot! Have fun..

I kinda knew that but wanted to make sure, I guess my wife will with have to sacrifice a little more space and let me build a new storage rack... Thanks guys!

Vicky; It took me a while to join and its a great place to learn (always Learning) there are some people here, good luck

Starting to run out of drying space in the house and I was wondering what would be too cold to air dry my soaps.. My garage usually stays around 40F in the winter and obviously hotter (100F) in the summer. Will it hurt to air dry my soaps in the garage in the winter? Anyone store it like...

I can see that with the apricot oil, I'm working on a new facial soap for women I may use some of that in the mix. Thanks for the input! soap on!...LOL..