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Hi all! Clary Sage was outrageously expensive for a long while but seems to be coming back at lower prices than they had been at. I've always used French but that seems to be the MOST expensive. I'm considering Russian or Austrian. Have any of you tried Clary Sage from these areas? Thanks...

Many of us have asked about the dreaded crackle look - at long last I came across this article with an explanation! Mystery solved!! http://thenovastudio.blogspot.com/2013/06/hot-stuff-explaining-crackled-soap.html

There are tons of people on the forum that LOVE salt bars but after my first salt soap experiment and while I know it hasn't cured yet and will become better, I'm NOT loving this soap! It feels so yucky! I do like the look and there's a wee bit of lather but it just doesn't feel luxurious or...

The dark color is so awesome! Super excited for the LONG cure to be over so I can try this baby out :)

Hi everyone, If you're looking for a creosote free pine tar, I found it! This email just arrived from the company Auson in Sweden: Hello All of our tars are free from creosote. Kind Regards Hans Enebacke Verkstadsgatan3 Auson AB Instead of shipping in from Sweden, I found a...

Have any of you successfully CP'd with Benzoin essential oil? I love love love the scent and don't have any allergy or sensitivity to it, so just for myself I'm trying to make a blend of Benzoin and Copaiba. I heated the thick Benzoin goo in a very hot water bath and it did mellow a bit but...

Do any of you soap with Hydrogenated Soy from Soapers Choice?

Just tried my first Alkanet infused OO as a part of my recipe. The infused oil was more dark pink then turned a gorgeous earthy purple when I added the lye. Can't wait to uncover it tonight, hoping it lasts!

Hi everyone, I've been using Crisco but recently bought the cube of soy shortening from Soapers Choice. To recalculate my recipe with Soapcalc, does anyone know if it's the 27% hydrogenated soy option or the fully hydrogenated? Has anyone soaped with this oil from Soapers Choice? Thanks!!

I finally ran out of my Calendula petals from the flowers that I'd grown so I ordered from Botanie, and the petals are orange!! Mine were yellow and made a great yellow soap. Anyone have a source for yellow Calendula petals?? Thanks so much!

This was my first attempt at doing a line and two colors. I love the look but dang it, I used an end scrap and it broke at the line!! I had clove powder on hand so I used that for the dividing line, sifted a light layer before pouring the darker batter. After doing some research, I notice that...

Do any of you use Rosewood? I made a blend with the Rosewood, Patchouli and a bit of Black Pepper and I don't smell the Rosewood in the bar at all! Anyone have experience with keeping the scent of this oil? Think I'll experiment with Rose Geranium next time!

Hi everyone, For any locals, a couple of us from this forum along with another soaper in town are going to have our first soapers meet up and talk soap! If you are interested, it will be in Hollywood (at a tea house) at 8pm on July 1. I'll send more info if you're interested! Would love to...

Just came across this fantastic blog/newletter by David Fisher - The Candle and Soap Making newsletter. Such great topics! Thought I'd pass it along in case anyone is interested. I'm loving it! http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/?nl=1

Anyone know what's going on with the forum? I remember when the look changed for bit a while back, then thankfully it changed back. This new look is sooooo hard to read on my computer!!! Why the changes?

I've always used tupperware for molds and was taught to put them in the oven on low to warm a bit (after greasing & lining) before pouring the soap in so they'd be closer to the temperature of the soap. I'm looking to switch to a silicone loaf type mold, and I'm wondering if anyone warms...

I just read the following note from The Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild. I'm sure many soap makers that sell, make soap from home, and do you all put your home address on the label? That seems so dangerous ... Important Labeling Update It has come to our attention that there has recently...

Have any of you soaped with Catuaba bark powder? I ordered some from Organic Creations and am eagerly awaiting its arrival for experimentation. I'm looking for a nice light browny/amber natural colorant so we'll see!! http://www.organic-creations.com/servle ... h-s/Detail

Do any of you understand the laws regarding charging sales tax when you are selling soap online as a business? I've been doing some research and it's really confusing!! Thanks for any info!

Hi everyone, For years I've been making Sandy Maine's recipe and I really want to try adding some shea butter to it. Does anyone have advice on the best way to alter this recipe to incorporate shea? Thanks sooo much for your advice! 24 oz Olive Oil 24 oz Coconut Oil 38 oz Crisco...