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I haven't posted in a while but I never stop lurking!!! I buy my lye from The Lye Guy. I've never had any issues before now (been buying from him for years now). I just made a 2ND master batch of 50/50 that is ruined (I think anyway). I made a batch a few days ago, everything seemed fine...

Not the anise variety, but the 100% CO soap...I make a soap I call Grease Monkey for mechanics but thought I'd add some carrot puree for color. Will this ruin the cleansing properties at all? I still want to be able to market it as 'lathering in salt water' but worried the carrot will do...

I am trying to order some shea butter...I usually get it from WSP. Las time I ordered (June), I paid $56ppd for the 10lber...its now $124??!?!/!?!/!?!/! WHAT. What did I miss...and where can I get it cheaper?

I've contacted this shop for a custom stamp request and so far, I feel like a burden to them. Can anyone recommend someone a bit more friendly and patient to work with? Anyone had a good experience with the above shop?

I am curious how everyone successfully ships their emulsified scrubs and lotions. Do you use electrical tape around the lid? safety seals? Both? Something else? I absolutely cannot ship these in summer (so far)...I opted to try some ice packs but am still uncomfortable about it. I did...

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 have the hobby grade Tank - Premium QuickCut soap cutter...

I made up a pretty big batch of 50% lye in February or so (about a gallon+ I guess). I used it for 2 batches last night. I DID shake the bottle before use. First both batches turned loose applesauce on me (not seperation or ricing, just looked like applesauce out of the jar). Both...

I feel dumb. I made some 75% olive oil soap tonight and didnt have ANY issues getting to trace in a more than reasonable amount of time. Please evaluate my steps because I'm pretty sure I used WAY less water than I was supposed to...which explains the easy trace. So I use coconut milk...

So I made my usual high coconut recipe, stuck it in the freezer to prevent gel (which did NOT work properly...grrrr) and FORGOT about it. This morning, it unmolded beautifully but of course is like concrete to cut with my Tank. Can I stick it in the oven on super low to try and soften it a...

I was watching 'My Strange Addiction' and a chick insisted on eating soap and laundry detergent. So the therapist was telling this lady that the first ingredient in soap was sodium tallowate or LYE (her words) and then went on to list the dangers of ingesting lye :roll: ... She sounded...

I have been SUPER happy with my high coconut oil bars lately - what I'm concerned about is I'd like to use coconut milk as half of my liquid. Can I still superfat at 15-20%? And why or why not?...I can't seem to process the end result even though I'm pretty sure I've already learned this :oops: .

I am not even sure if Wool Wash Bar soap is a cold process bar or a m&p... I have heard the use of 20%-30% lanolin. I need someone to nudge me in the right direction so I can formulate one to put in super cute sheep molds (not that it hasn't been done, but its something 'I' want to do)...

I am not even sure if Wool Wash Bar soap is a cold process bar or a m&p... I have heard the use of 20%-30% lanolin. I need someone to nudge me in the right direction so I can formulate one to put in super cute sheep molds (not that it hasn't been done, but its something 'I' want to do)...

Does this treasure exist?

I made a 75% CO, 25% CB 15% SF batch today, WSP Carribbean Coconut FO, ground toasted coconut, bit of tit diox, and coc milk powder in half the water...it traced SO quickly :shock: . 4 hours later and the very small red silicone loaf (WSP) is unmolded already with zero issues. I've got 2...

I want to make a whipped soap with sugar or salt in it as gifts and eventually if all goes well in the next year or so, part of my inventory. I've never made whipped soap - found some great resources here but one question hasn't been answered. Can the 'whip' be lost? I want to put the stuff...

Searched the forums but can't find what I'm looking for. I made a batch using 10% CO and 12% PKO (i usually prefer CO but the PKO flakes were calling my name and I ordered a ton). I also added 5% cocoa butter to this batch. My most drying batch ever...ick. Thankfully my husband loves...

Is there a difference in SAP value? I want to encourage grass fed beef and realized I could further encourage it by using the tallow (and I like to cook with it ;) ). I'd just like to know if I'm in for any surprises. I know there is a difference in fatty acids nutritionally but wondered...

Can you wrap cured CP soap in tissue paper - the kind you use for stuffing gift bags?

Yummy cocoa butter recipe I concocted, green pop mica for colorant and DayStar's Paradise for the hubs who has an addiction to Mt Dew. Its curing now but I don't have any bar pics yet...I'll add those later :D