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Hi, How do you prevent the white film on soap by using plastic wrap? Do you cover the bars after they're cut, too? I covered the soap while it was in the mold, and there was no white film. I took the soap out of the mold the next day and cut it into bars. Now they're all covered with...

Hi, I'm getting ready to make cold process GM soap. Does anyone heat their GM before freezing it? Any tips for success? Thanks! :)

Hello you soaping geniuses, ;-) :wink: I just realized that the recipe I've been using is 17-18% superfatted (or however you say that). So have I been making a bunch of soap that is going to go rancid quickly?? Oh, nooooooo! I put this recipe in the soapcalc and had to set the water/lye...

Hi, Do any of you use a preservative in your soap? (Like grapefruit seed extract) I'd like my soap to last longer than a few months... :)

Hello soapers, Do any of you use pH test strips on your soap? If so, how do you test the soap and when do you test it? I have some soap that has been curing for a couple of weeks. Do I need to test it before I use it? Also, if I test the outside of the soap, how do I know the inside is...

I'm a newbie at making soap. What temperature should I aim for if I want to prevent gel? Or is that even the right way to go about it? :?

Hi all, Why does my soap change from such a beautiful creamy color to a golden brown gel after it has been in the mold for a few hours? Will it return to a creamy color? Cyndie :?

Hi, I'm new to making soap. I watched a video that teaches how to make cold process soap. Their method is different than I've seen and I am wondering if anyone has tried it. Their method is to put room temperature water in a big pot and add the lye to it. Stir until lye is dissolved. Now...