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    White "flakes" in soap, 100% NOT LYE

    I neglected checking the temps early when I started making soaps thinking that it only applies to people who needs to melt their oils. I will definitely be checking my temps from now on.
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    White "flakes" in soap, 100% NOT LYE

    Thanks DeeAnna! I learned something new today. I will definitely keep that in mind and start changing the way I soap. I will try and add my cornstarch with water now instead of the oils and also soap palm oil at higher temp.
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    White "flakes" in soap, 100% NOT LYE

    It is a vegan substitute for silk, same effects on soap :) I add my cornstarch to my oils and use a hand mixer to make sure that there are no lumps before adding the lye-water, so I doubt that it is the cause of the white flakes. This store: http://www.chagrinvalleysoapandsalve.com/ uses...
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    White "flakes" in soap, 100% NOT LYE

    Sorry, I was using my mobile phone earlier and don't know how to quote people using the SMF app. I think I will try and go in changing my recipe first as you guys have suggested with less Palm Oil. If that doesn't work I will remove cornstarch :) I really love the effects of it on my soaps. I...
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    White "flakes" in soap, 100% NOT LYE

    We only have quite a few choices of oils here in the Philippines. Should I remove my brown sugar? I replaced my brown sugar with honey on my GM, 5g per pound of soap. But I really love the effect of the sugar in my soaps.
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    White "flakes" in soap, 100% NOT LYE

    I use a stick blender mixing my oils and cornstarch before adding my lye-water. I also live in a tropical country plus we have El Niño hehehe
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    White "flakes" in soap, 100% NOT LYE

    Thanks DeeAnna, brown sugar is just 5g per pound of oil and cornstarch 3g per pound of oil. Water to lye ratio is 2:1 :) This only happens to me when I gel. But I really want my soaps to go through gel.
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    White "flakes" in soap, 100% NOT LYE

    Thanks guys! Is there a solution to avoid this? 70% Palm Oil, 20% Coconut Oil and 10% Olive Oil.
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    White "flakes" in soap, 100% NOT LYE

    Hello guys, I was wondering what would be the cause of these white "flakes" on my soap which appears from the middle. This happens every time I gel my soaps. I filter my lye-water through a very fine stainless steel metal mesh so this is not undissolved lye. My lye-water ratio is 2:1, recipe is...
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    need dog soap recipe,

    Thanks guys for the response. I'm currently testing just a plain recipe using Palm, Coconut Oil and Olive Oil. No fragrance. This is using cold process. Also thank you for the reminder regarding the nature of soaps and it can't have any lower pH than usual. I haven't tested it out on dogs but...
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    need dog soap recipe,

    Hello Guys, I need a simple dog soap recipe preferably made from Palm Oil, Coconut Oil and Olive Oil since those oils are the only common ones that I like to use here in the Philippines. I have a site that caters dogs for sale in the Philippines and would like to sell dog soaps on that site...
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    CP Shampoo / Liquid Soap

    I was planning on boiling some herbs and melting cp soap on them to have a greater effect than having the water infused with herbs mixed with lye. I might be wrong. So this won't probably affect shelf life right since ph doesn't go down?
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    CP Shampoo / Liquid Soap

    Hello Guys, What I've read here: http://chemistry.about.com/od/cleanerch ... hampoo.htm I've also read that by adding more water to your recipe will make it into a "liquid soap". Is this procedure ok? Will the ph of the soap go down once water is added? How will the shelf life be? Thanks!
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    pH testing device

    Has anyone used a pH testing device (not a litmus paper but an actual hardware) to test the pH of the soap? How did you do it? Did you stick the measuring stick in the soap or did you wet the soap and placed the meter there? I would like to increase my quality control measures and would like...
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    The Solution to Eliminate Ash

    Ok, I've learned a lot through this forum and thought I'd share my findings with regards to ash. This has been tested and proven. So what is ash? Ash is the white layer on top of your soap as it cures on the mold. So what is the cause of ash? Before I thought you need to seal tight your...
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    Used Stationary Bikes

    hello krissy, I just thought that your might want to know, according to Seattle Times "The late Jim Smith started putting stationary bikes on this overlook along Dockton Road Southwest on Vashon Island. The view is of Tramp Harbor." :)
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    Used Stationary Bikes

    :shock: THANK YOU! I truly appreciate this!
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    Used Stationary Bikes

    wow :shock: thank you for sharing this! I'll be including this story in my article. IF you ever find your photos may I ask if I could use them in my article? Thanks!
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    Used Stationary Bikes

    I need help in this site I'm making, its about used stationary bikes and I would like to ask those who have experience in using it to give their opinion on my article located here http://www.dogengine.com/us/used-stationary-bikes.php and please give me your comments and suggestions which is of...
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    My acrylic soap molds

    Thank you dcornett and supersoaper3000. :shock: if you're having a hard time or just don't have the time to make one then you can BUY one from me, custom made. The estimate cost for a 12 inch tall mold would be $20 plus shipping would be another $20. $40 total. That is just an estimate...
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