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Initially, I used 38% of oil weight. Last batches are with 33% lye concentration, which is a bit less water. You can experiment. Actually, since I am still a newbie I wonder what are the differences? Harder soap? When I used 38% of oil weight I used different ratios for the other components as...

LBussy that's a very interesting bowl..especially the bottom. Does it help with the lather being like that? psfred I will try the hand thingie...looks promising. Since, I directly started shaving with my own soaps last month I bought some commercial ones. Proraso and the infamous Arko. If I...

IMG_20180708_155227 by slickjim posted Jul 9, 2018 at 10:49 PMIMG_20180708_155237 by slickjim posted Jul 9, 2018 at 10:49 PMIMG_20180708_155308 by slickjim posted Jul 9, 2018 at 10:49 PMIMG_20180708_155320 by slickjim posted Jul 9, 2018 at 10:49 PM So, I finally lathered the last batch in...

Yes, I guess I have the same issue with not recognizing the small amounts. I will get one with smaller gram scale then. Thanks! psfred, aren't 4 drops to little or FO is stronger that EO? I have bought some - tobacco, leather, tonka and some mixtures but I've yet to try them.

I either need to buy one of those tiny scales that measure small grams or start doing bigger batches. I did a 200g of oils last week and tried to do the 3% of essential oils. This was supposed to be 6 grams. I used a small measuring cup i use for my beard oil. It's 100 ml and I filled it with...

Thank you @DeeAnna and @IrishLass for the scent suggestions. I will play with it with the next batch.

Good to hear! Then I will give it a try and get some feedback. I am thinking of the following: 45% SA 20% CO 20% Lard 5% Castor Oil 5% Shea Butter 5% Lanolin 12% Glycerin Titanium Dioxide Still debating on the KOH/NaOH levels. Thanks! I think mine is oil-soluble as well. I've used it once...

The End! Finally read through everything. A HUGE thank you to everyone who has contributed to this thread. I have never seen so descriptive and well articulated posts in any other forum. Again thanks for sharing all that knowledge. I made 3 batches before I read all pages. Each batch better...