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Does anyone know what is going on with Brambleberry? Their website shows all sections jumbled together in one list! And it looks like they are selling off their fragrance oils. No sign of oils for sale. Just project kits galore. Is this just end of year -clear the shelves? Have orders been so...

Has anyone tried Aleppo pepper in soap for color? If so what happened? Thanks!

Been reading about having trouble with acceleration probably due to prolonged stick blending-increased reaction like car going downhill. That makes sense to me. I use 33% water generally. Can acceleration problems be caused by too little water? I have used 38% water, but that always seemed to...

I’ve read about turmeric used as an infused colorant, but has anyone tried paprika? Or how about staining fruit juice like blackberries or blueberries? Elderberries? Yellow curry powder? Does Tomato powder or carrot powder color stick? Does Lye change the colors? What about red wine? Just...

This is probably a really stupid question, but I have ask. I put some turmeric in sunflower oil about 2 months ago. Now I’d like to use the oil. Do I strain the turmeric out first so the turmeric won’t be in the soap to turn brown? Also, I want to infuse Comfry powder in Tammany oil. The oil is...

Hi all, Can anyone tell me if the SAP values of Aloe Oil and Aloe Butter are the same—or different?? If different, where can I find the SAP Value of Aloe Oil?

I read on the forum that lard makes a gentle soap. Although it’s against principles I might just try it. I also read that it’s hard to find lard without preservatives. Does it matter if it does? Where would one find lard without preservatives? Thanks everyone!

I want to make HP soap, but first have a question I hope someone will help me with. As I understand it, superfat is added after the cook. Also, I understand that saponification continues for a little while after cooking. On the Lye Calculator,then, do you set the superfat number to “0”? Then...

Has anyone ever used Camillina seeds in their soap? My farmers market has a new vendor who sells them, as well as other seeds that look like they would be good as exfoliant so to add. —-?

Although I am a soap beginner, I used Sultry Black Jasmine, laced with Neroli, from BB. No discolor or accel. The soap is two months old and the scent is holding beautifully. My soap color came out darker than I’d like, a dark mauve, but after having it around now, maybe that color is suitable...

Asking: Has anyone ever used Saw Palmetto Oil in soap? It is listed in Soap Calc. Yes it is expensive. Info on internet concerns taking it internally as a supplement or in shampoo. I only found one reference in Google Books about someone using it in soap. Old book. Just curious.

Does anyone know if there is a chart somewhere, or is it just experience, on best addition for increasing lather (Bubbly)? Beer, aloe juice, plain sugar, powdered sugar, corn syrup, cane sugar, beet sugar—others? What seems to work best? Can maple syrup be used? Is it the same for cp and mp...

Hi! Can someone explain whether a water:lye ratio of 3:1 is ok? Why would you Change it to 2:1? Would that just mean less water? If less water is less to evaporate, what is the criteria for using less water? If CP soap needs several weeks to cure anyway, what are other criteria for using less...

I would like to donate soap, but does anyone know places that accept donated homemade soap? I am in Calif, and would pay for shipping if possible. Thanks in advance for any ideas.

I’m thinking of using powdered coconut milk. If liquid it would replace water, so I assume that as powder form it would not. Yet, how to establish how much to add? Can you help me here?

Has anyone on the Forum experienced or heard of experiences of customers, or even suppliers, of allergic reactions to soaping oils, FOs or colorants? I developed an allergy recently (that I thought was shingles but doc says it’s allergy—thankful). Going to allergist to get tested. I only use...

Good morning! Has anyone tried using Comfry Powder in soap? NG has it and I was thinking of trying it, but have ??? How much to use per lb soap? Would it have exfoliating effect? It looks finely ground. Thanks!!

Does anyone know of someone who makes custom silicone/wood soap molds? I like my bars to be 3”x 3” x 1”. I find that quart milk cartons hold about 1 1/2 lbs of soap batter with bars that size. Fits right in my hand. The milk cartons work, but I would like a permanent mold. I guess check Etsy??

I’m just lucky if my soaps work to worry about bevelling, and I don’t sell. But always learning. We have Trader Joe’s in CA, and we’ve used their soap for years — I prefer my own now, but their mild soap was fine for a long time. My daughter tipped me off about the bars. They have one edge...

Would someone explain, as to a child , about what are the consequences of different lye amounts. I made a soap, for example, with lye:water at 2.5:1, and some at 33%. How does the lye amount affect the product? Does less water matter? Are there cases where less or more water is needed? Seems...