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    Clear see through for Stephenson range

    how do you know if you are overheating it? i double boil my soap instead of putting it in a pan directly or the microwave. Also i do not know if it is because of the room temp, but I keep getting bubbles on the surface of the glass and it pours into the mould. Even if i spray the alcohol.
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    Clear see through for Stephenson range

    hi all. I’m looking for a clear base from the Stephenson range. I’ve been getting cloudy finishes although they say it is crystal. Could it be the type of fragrance oil that makes it this way?
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    Help with ranking the most transparent MP bases?

    Does the fragrance oil you use affect the clarity of the soap base? I’ve been using Stephenson crystal soap bases. But I seem to get cloudy bars after it sets
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    Ombre and botanicals in soap

    Here you go. You can probably find an app called AliExpress. Ships worldwide from factories in China. Browse around for cheaper options. I just copied the first one that popped up. SG$ 4.02 46% Off | Atekuker Cloud Shape Silicone Mold For Baking Mousse Cake Form Cloud Soap Mold Silicone Forms...
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    Ombre and botanicals in soap

    The thing with this ombré soap or layered pours is that the colour doesn’t bleed gradually. And it you can see that distinct layering.
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    Ombre and botanicals in soap

    I've been scrolling through instagram and these korean soap makers are making such soaps. Can anyone direct me to any youtube videos that teach me how to make such soaps? Or give me a rough instruction on how to do it. 1. suspended botanicals in soap 2. Colour fading in the soaps
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    Uneven surface

    I think the disturbance is one of the points. But I also get this when I spray isopropyl alcohol on the top. Is that normal?
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    Uneven surface

    can anyone please tell me what I am not doing right which causes these surfaces?
  9. J

    Accidental Partial Gel Phase

    You guys are right, it has now all turned red. so sad...
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    Accidental Partial Gel Phase

    I tried making a bar of red wine soap and it gave me a pleasent surprise! I think it is due to the accidental gel phase. I boil the red wine down to get the alcohol out and then replace water with red wine ice cubes. The oil temp was about 50 deg and the lye solution low 30 range. Did anyone...
  11. J

    Food Colouring in Bath bombs?

    Just wondering if food colouring is safe to use in bath bombs, a couple of drops maybe? Will it stain the tub?
  12. J

    3D Printed Bath Bomb / Shampoo Bar Moulds

    I'll update you again! P.S. The print is covered in my fees but the lab closes in a week!
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    3D Printed Bath Bomb / Shampoo Bar Moulds

    If you google prototyping service in aus you'd be able to send the file to them to get a quote from them which includes mailing. I just started at soap making and have not got on to studying bath bombs yet. I'll see if i can get it printed in my uni lab and if it works out fine i can mail it to you
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    3D Printed Bath Bomb / Shampoo Bar Moulds

    That is good to know, did you print the mould with 100% infill?
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    3D Printed Bath Bomb / Shampoo Bar Moulds

    Do you have a picture or web of that item? I might be able to do up a file and then people can just go to their local shop to print it https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2255431https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2255431 This might be what you are looking for. But from my experience in 3D...
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    3D Printed Bath Bomb / Shampoo Bar Moulds

    I found this, https://www.bathbombworld.com.au/barth-bomb-express-by-jason-creations Then again if u want to build one, it should be quite simple to build. Or if u have a 3D file i can try and print it to see if it works. Or I can design one and u can get a local shop to print it for u too
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    Salt Bar Recipe

    Tried it and it is a lot easier to use than brambleberry, it also give you a 'report' on what the bar would be like after you unmould it! However, as I am still new to soaping, should i just leae the naoh:water ratio as 2:1 which is the default? I will take your advice and try the 80/20 out...
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    Soap Powder for Goats Milk Soap

    It is winter in Aus now and the day temp gets to about 8 deg, do you think it will be fine if i make it and just let the mould sit outside? for a good 6 hours? I live in a share house and don't have the luxury of space to freeze the full GM mould, that is why I have put it off for awhile.
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    Salt Bar Recipe

    I am now looking to try my hands at making a salt bar and I have this formula I plan to follow. Hoping to get feedback from successful salt bar makers! Superfatting at 10% (Because that is the highest superfatting % in brambleberry) 70% Coconut oil 20% Olive Oil 5% Shea Butter 5% Castor Oil...
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    Sodium Lactate in CP?

    Thank you, everyone, for your responses! I got my SL in the last week and i must say that it really made unmoulding a lot easier. It also makes cutting them sort of better? I get lesser squished ends at the bottom of the dough cutter.
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