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  1. Loni S

    How to calculate how many pounds my cold process soap batch will be

    Thanks all. I'm getting the impression that there's no cut-and-dry rule :confused: More experimenting then!
  2. Loni S

    How to calculate how many pounds my cold process soap batch will be

    I'm confused about what is used to determine how many "pounds" of soap my batch makes (and I haven't had any luck searching online and on this forum). Do I add up the weight of all of the ingredients that goes into it, including the lye, water and essential oils? Is it a different weight after...
  3. Loni S

    How To Use Soap Calc Tutorial

    That totally makes sense, thank you! But it does lead me to another question - what about the fat content of the milk? I imagine it wouldn't be taken into consideration if the GM is added & included in the water amount, so wouldn't that have an affect on the superfat and/or amount of lye needed?
  4. Loni S

    Wholesale Options in Canada

    I'll look into those places, thank you! I was poking around Windy Point today and felt encouraged that things were somewhat cheaper. Up to now, it's mainly been Costco, WalMart and Amazon. When I was searching this question on here before posting, I was surprised to see these regular stores...
  5. Loni S

    Wholesale Options in Canada

    I'm hoping to find some wholesale options for my oils, EO's and lye... and I'd love it if they're Canadian options for simplicity with duty, etc. I've been so surprised how much the supplies cost per bar and would love to get this lower. I make batches on a regular basis for my family...
  6. Loni S

    How To Use Soap Calc Tutorial

    I've tried running my goat's milk soap recipe through the calculator following your instructions, but can't find anywhere to add the goat's milk? This is my recipe: 36oz olive oil 12oz grapeseed oil 8oz goats milk (that I add to the oils) 16oz coconut oil 10oz water 8.9oz lye Trying to put...
  7. Loni S

    Soap Molds!!! Changing it up...

    Right, that makes sense. Thank you! Thank you!!!
  8. Loni S

    Soap Molds!!! Changing it up...

    Hi all, My first post on here (thanks for having me!). I've been making CP soap for about 2 years now and am addicted 😍 I'm hoping for a different look/size for my bars so am thinking of changing up my soap mold (my current mold is pictured here). Before my husband makes one for me, I have...
  9. Loni S

    Hello from Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

    In Duncan! So very close to both of them :)
  10. Loni S

    Hello from Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

    Hello! I've been experimenting with CP soap for the last 2 years and LOVE IT! I've mainly made a wonderful goat's milk soap recipe, but have been experimenting with shampoo bars as well as dishwashing bars (with varying success :)). My husband finally convinced me to take part in a forum...
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