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Just tried the corn starch tip with lavender and lemon EO. I used the same EOs in a batch a couple of weeks ago so I will conpare both.

I wanted to add the blackberries mainly for the seeds to make a scrub effect on the top layer of the soap. It's best to puree soap so you don't end up with moldy chunks. But if you puree blackberries you will grind the seeds as well so I don't know what to suggest. And sadly, in my...

Thanks for that advice. I wasn't going to discount it but what you said makes sense.

I made some using Olive wax. I used the same amount as I would have if it was beeswax and it worked ok. Costs more or less the same as beeswax.

I want to add some blackberries to my soap. I plan to split the mixture at trace and add some puree balckberry to 1/8 of the mixture then layer this over the top of the other mixture in the mould. Will it work? Anyone tried it?

Thanks for the advice guys! Next time I try mixing it with a liquid and go for a solid colour.

Made a new batch of soap at teh weekend and I was fed up of boring colourless soap so I opened the cupboard and found some spices. It was a choice of curry power or paprika! So I went for paprika added a few shakes but didn't stir it in completely so it has a marble effect. I don't know what...

I want to add some strawberry or cranberry powder to my soap to make a scrub effect. Anyone done this or know wthat the best % is to use?

Hi all I've been reading this forum for a while now but never got around to posting. Anywway I started making CP soap a few months ago and love it. My family are all using my soaps now and I have a spare room full of them. I hope to learn lots more from you all. Suzanne ETA: I'm also...

Hi Debs I'm new here too. I've recently started making CP soap although I have been making other beauty products for a while. Where abouts in the UK are you? I'm in Nottingham. Suzanne

Interesting thread. What kind of EO would be ok for this - citrus ones maybe?