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Hm I tried zap test. At first, got nothing. Then... accidentally did it with one of the salt crystals and it sort of burned. I Wouldn’t say zap.. but a burn. What’s that mean?

Hmmm I did the zap test. Not sure I did it right 1- wet finger and ran it across soap, on a smooth surface, then touched my tongue. Nothing happened 2- wet finger, put one of the Crystals in my tongue... kinda burned. Is that a positive zap test? Meaning active lye??

@newbie soaper- you had posted this photo, what are those salt like crystals??? I made my first batch of soap and it looks exactly like that!

Thanks for all your expert advice! Glad I joined. 1- I put in fridge right away to avoid gel phase. I read it makes whiter Bars? I took it out 24 hours later... should I have left it in fridge longer to prevent that dark center? Or not at all? 2- I have to admit, the lye I used was purchased a...

Hi all! My first attempt at cold process soap with my old breast milk! Left in fridge for 24 hours then unmolded. Problems: - right when I unmolded, the center was still dark - I’m onto day 4 after making the soap and now there are salt-like crystals forming! Is this soap a Failure?? See...