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So I'm not exactly new, but before used FO's so I am wondering about EO's that are not very common for their fragrance but their other properties. First one I'm curious about how it would react is German Chamomile? Any concerns as far as acceleration? Does the blue morph? Second is Helichrysum ...

Can a soap be lye heavy and not zap? I found an oil in the microwave tonight that I for got to add. My soap jelled beautifully and I have unmolded and it does not zap. I even cut into the bar a bit to check. When I run it through soap calc without that oil and now a 0% superfat it says I used 2...

Can outdated fragrance oils start or cause dos even if the smell and appearance is the same as when you first got them?

I know this is not the fault of this forum but image shack has just slammed me with some kind of adware! My computer was just fine before I posted a link to a picture and after I clicked on it to see, I now have a stupid sign popping up at the bottom telling me my computer is infected. Yeah by...

This scent from Lonestar is very weak OOB! Don't buy,I can't smell it at all in my soap 1 week into cure.

I'm getting my Kelsei today, and I was wondering if anyone uses something not petroleum based to help with release. Mineral oil= petroleum. Silicone spray is meant for machinery not consumption. Yes I know I'm not eating my soap, LOL! Is there a "veggie" oil extremely high in unsaponifiables...

A coffee frother to mix my colors? I stick blended this last time with the soap batter and it got real thick. Now I'm thinking use a bit of olive oil to thin it out better first then mix. (use Oregon trails liquids) Had no speckling with stick blender but my swirl ended up more marbled.

Can anyone tell me if Rita is still making molds?(Kelsei's). Placed an order 9 business days ago and haven't heard anything yet besides the original reciept e-mail. I haven't been charged yet, just concerned about wait time. (Patience is sadly not my game) :oops: I really don't have money...

I just ordered one of these, (anxiously waits for second receipt and arrival).What if any prep should I do before first batch? Do you have to "clean" up your bars after they release? Any tips for care? Deda I have read you used these, Do you still like/ use them?

Can u feel this in the bar? I've only ever ground it myself and like the feeling sometimes but would like it to be less sometimes too. Whats your opinion.

Snowed in and no soap supplies! Guess I'll make candles in case the power goes out! Hope all the rest of our U.S. pals are safe and warm.

I did a second GM soap and had that liquid seep out issue, now when I test the inside of a bar to double check as it cured for any zap I get a delayed tingle about 10 seconds or so after testing. Is this an indication it is still lye heavy even though I don't get the instant jolt? Boy will I be...

Evidently I can't cut worth a darn. What do you use to cut slab molds?I've tried a couple things but 1 set of bars will always be different. My picture frame will make 12 - 3*4 inch bars if I could cut right. :cry:

How many soaps are in your bathroom right now? I have six...3 of my old ones, 1 rebatch and 2 newer ! I think thats the most I've ever had :roll:

ive been making soap for about 2 yrs and think I have found a good go to recipe but it is pretty basic, Co , OO, PKO, castor, and crisco. I recently took out the steric acid because it just traces too fast! (God forbid I ever had soap on a stick with an fo! I could build industructable forts...

Ok did my first goat milk soap last night, everything seemed ok, milk got a bit orange and kinda thick, but went on anyway. Left in freezer for 5 hours and then straight to fridge. Took out this morning and left at room temp til i got home(11 hours later)(25 total in mold). looked like...

I couldn't resist laughing when I saw my soap curing. I had been reading and looking at all the pretty soaps on here. So I tried some textured tops and layering and came out with soaps with yellow happy faces! By calico21 at 2010-12-20

Hi I've been making soap for about 2 years now and started playing with the tops and colors and look what I got, Happy soap dance ? Also am trying acrylic picture frames as slab mold . First time tonight we'll see how it goes. By calico21 at 2010-12-20 By calico21 at 2010-12-20 By...