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Ive been making things with Cement for a while now. It's a tricky craft. Cement-to-water ratios change depending on the project, Then there are the dreaded air bubbles and trying to prevent them. So far I've made gnome and penguin figurines, jars with lids, and coasters. My latest cement...

Besides soap of course, cement.

Ive been trying different hair conditioner formulas and bars for years with not a lot of luck. Started thinking about post-wash sprays. I started with 3 simple ingredients thinking I would tweak the recipe after each try till I got something that would work for my long, easy matting hair. I...

Down the Cricut - Vinyl rabbit hole. I've had it 2 weeks and already have a must-use vinyl supplier and I'm thinking in layers now. Anyone else?

I found Midwest Fragrance company mentioned in a youtube video. They are in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. They started out with Candle supplies but began adding skin-safe fragrances for soap so I tried them out. They do post usage rates and vanillin content but dont have testing results. It does seem...

I was using metal bath bomb molds, which I like, and some milky way molds, with mixed results. So I bit the bullet and bought a 3D printed mold that you press. it comes in 3 pieces and costs between $11-$20 so They cost a bit more but I was willing to risk it. I got the donut-shaped one. Worked...

Does anyone have a recommendation for a decent Ice cream scoop to make bubble scoops with? I bought one and the band is not flush with the scoop.

I have used heralds purple crayon from mad Mica's multiple times and it usually comes out a beautiful colour of purple but today I unmoulded my soap and it's grey. When I pour the batter it was a nice dark and deep purple. Has anyone had this issue with Harold's purple crayon? And more...

I am relatively new to CP and had some brown soap turn almost gray with soda ash. I steamed it and it went back to brown but about 20 minutes later im seeing some returning. is this normal? do you steam right before you wrap or when is the best time?

Ok so I made some soap in poop soap molds, Id guess each cavity to be roughly 4 oz of soap. I normally HP and can tell when the soap is ready to unmold but I am lost when it comes to how long to wait for CP. Can you give me a little guidance?

I know you're here somewhere and I'm stumped. I normally do HTHP and use a crock pot but I thought Id try counter top HP. I brought my oils to 220 as recommended and added my lye but withing minutes my batter was at 170 and thickening. I covered it with plastic wrap and a towel between stirs and...

Aztec has a 10-1oz sample set for $10 and you can also add two free fragrances to that with no extra charge, The sample FO's are as follows: Christmas Tree Farm Fresh Cut Christmas Tree Peppermint Flannel Twisted Peppermint Kentucky Bourbon Vanilla Pumpkin Marshmallow Mistletoe Kiss Marshmallow...

Ive come into a small bottle of this oil and would like to soap with it but I am reading its usually used in Aleppo Soap with only olive oil and a 6 month to a year cure time. I have also seen mixed reviews on the soap itself. Has anyone here used laurel berry fruit oil in a soap other than an...

I just placed my 2nd Fragrance order with them. I was thrilled with the first order I received. 15% off coupon code is SUMMERSAVINGS and is good until 8/25 They ship fast and have a maximum shipping cost of $8.95 to the Continental US

Ok firstly, I am NOT abandoning HP soap making.. lol I want to make some embeds using CP soap batter. Do I need to worry about it over heating? do I need to cover it or is out on the stainless steel table ok? I tried to research these questions on yourtube and I can find every little detail...

Just discovered this Company. Found out about it Friday, Ordered Saturday and got my fragrances Tuesday. I also only paid $6.95 for shipping. They have an $8.95 unlimited shipping option as well. My package came well wrapped, and each bottle had the Max usage rate and vanillian content on the...

Where have you been all my HP'ing life? I used a half ounce of it in a 33 ounce batch of HP soap and I was at trace in 3 minutes (In HP thats a good thing) My soap cooked evenly and I was still able to get a fluid final stage and do the design I wanted (As long as my planned swirl turned out)...

There is a surplus supply store in MN (But they do ship) and I always skim through to see if there is anything there I can use. I found 4 ounce jars the perfect size and shape for shave soap and bought 20 for $9.00. Shipping f you need it seems reasonable. Mine came back at $7.00 but they do...

For those of you who make it and those who use it. Once you are done loading your brush and shaving, there is likely some foam left on top of your soap in the container. Do you rinse it off? Leave it? I want to make a shaving soap for women and I just know they will ask.

Had a bizarre experience while making soap tonight. Prior to adding any FO or colorant and just nearing the end of the cook, My soap started turning greyish blue in spots. I stirred and the entire batch turned that color. I didnt add any yogurt or anything and Ive made this recipe before without...