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Whipping too much can deflate your soap and it will be runny. Will it work as a body wash? I've only done a few batches, i did add some liquid initially but left it very stiff to rot.

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You are invited beware it is addicting! enjoy cindy

At Menards (like Lowes) and on an end cap they have scrap wood different lengths. Sorted through them til I found the lengths I wanted they were cheap! The bottom piece is a slight bit more than an inch longer than the sides with the ends on the inside of the sides with pegs. I slide the soap...

I would also think about a new crock pot. When I first tried HP I used an old one that I had lying around and never threw out. I have a dear friend that all she soaps is HP and loves it! I hated every minute of the two batches I made, thinking on the first it was the learning curve. The soap was...

GFS (Gordon Food Service) sells a gal. of pomace for $14.00 and EVOO $18.00 for 3 liters. Like you vjbakke, Sam's is an hour from me but GFS is 25 min. Sometimes they're in smaller cities.

That's what made sense to me but needed to check to be sure. I stuck it in the frig til I knew. Have you ever diluted with other things like aloe juice along with the water? THought about dividing some to try it. I know that will probably cloud it but that's ok with me, it's personal use. I'm...

Well, I made my first batch of liquid soap. All went well til the stick blender broke! I have diluted it just enough to barely dissolve the paste. Then I got thinking about the preservative and if I should have gone by the weight before dilution. Do I determine how much preservative after the...

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Different recipes are different consistency. I am by no means an expert as I've only made 2 batches. Mine are very thick and then I use additives to thin. If you join the cream soap group here, http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/CreamSoap/ There is alot of info and they are very helpful...

I have been thinking of you Aussies all morning. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

Tomorrow....making my first swirl! Not with a new recipe. I have beer going flat so hope to make my first beer soap too.

Looks very nice. The journey begins. Loved the narrative, I needed a laugh as my bother left to go home today. :(

I use a very similar recipe for liquid laundry soap. I bought a fragrance from Hobby Lobby, in the area with the soap molds at my local store. I too use vinegar or baking soda in the softner area.

You could make a batch with both in it. Tallow, olive oil, lard make a great bar, very hard after the cure last a long time in the shower. Very nice small creamy bubbles. Maybe that's how they have in on the shelf non refrigerated?? I always wondered. I've never even looked at a lard label...

I'm interested also in liquid soap, thanks for the recipe and info. Since i'm not sure making liquid is my cup of tea, I hate to spend the $$ for a ph meter. How necessary is it, can I get by without one for my first batch(es). i can see it'd be a great tool if i continue to make liquid soap...

Ah yes necessity is the mother of invention! Kitchen stores,like in the mall, sells crinkle cuters, or did a few yrs ago. Might try bed bath and beyond.

kaeliliy, It was with the drain cleaners, it's rooto brand but you don't realy notice that. In red letters it says...Household, under that it says 100% Lye in yellow, and in blue letters it says Drain Opener. I didn't have to ask. goodluck.

I can buy at my little local hardware but if I'd buy more than 3 they copy my drivers license! They also raised the price almost double so I'll order online. I did see it a Menard's (like Lowes) for $3.67.

Tallow and lard, was my mom's recipe and my first. Now I add olive oil too and it is my favorite. Small lather but so creamy.