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I've not made soap for ages because I'm stumped on the cheapest way to get hold of some tallow! I know a lot of you buy locally, but I'm curious about any online options. Thanks!

I used the basic Brambleberry recipe, it was my very first batch I made in January. http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/cold-process-soap/back-to-basics-simple-gentle-cold-process-soap/ 8 oz. Coconut Oil (24%) 15 oz. Olive Oil (44%) 11 oz. Palm Oil (32%) 4.8 oz. Lye 11.2 oz...

I was looking for syndet recipes on Etsy, and I came across this one. https://www.etsy.com/listing/928252906/diy-shampoo-bar-recipe-make-your-own If you sign up for her email, you get free access to the recipe and other info. I was super curious if someone with some experience with syndet...

I'm looking to get in to shampoo bars, but feeling pretty overwhelmed. I've seen a couple people mention syndet kits from Etsy, but I can't locate any. Thanks!

I've read this shaving soap thread though several times. https://www.soapmakingforum.com/threads/my-first-shaving-soap-is-a-success.34264/ I'm planning on using roughly the method @DeeAnna outlined in post #50. I've attached the recipe I've settled on, but I would love to have it checked...

I'm looking for Altoids style tins! I know I could get them off of Amazon.. but my husband wants one to hold guitar picks on his pedal board, so I want to use the excuse to place an order 😬😂 So, does any where sell flip top tins that also sells some kind of preservative so I can get in to...

Part way down my long and winding pine tar soap rabbit trail, I stumbled upon a gem that led me into the most entertaining and relaxing laundry folding session of my life, as I simultaneously browsed and folded what must have been at least 6 baskets full! If you need a virtual hug today...

Very stressful soaping session last night, I don't really like soaps that lie/lye to me! 😅 I pulled my pine tar soap out of the mold this morning, and it had a fairly large pool of separated brown liquid in the bottom half of it. I have attached my recipe below and a picture of the bottom...

That soaping session nearly had me swearing 😬😅 first I made the mistake of setting my identical container of water right next to my lye container, and panicked for a second before realising the lye one would be hot. I then realised I forgot to line my mold, as I took it apart several times...

I'm finally making time to make some more soap! I'm tired of waiting to try and get some castor oil 😅 I have some pine tar, the goal is to make something my husband likes enough to be ok with my growing soap making habit.. In addition to the oils in my recipe right now, I also have a bit of...

I received my fragrance oils @rdc1978 sent me! I'm so excited! I was trying to research them on the fragrance review spreadsheet, but a couple of them are not on there. I'm so inexperienced, I'm scared to use them without knowing how they will act! Anyone able to share notes on using Nurture...

I have been gifted several containers of 'baby oil' with an ingredient list of grape seed oil, jojoba, and candula extract. Obviously I don't know the ratios of these oils, and I am not experienced enough to understand the properties of them and what would be best to enter in to soapcalc if I...

I'm seriously struggling to get started with fragrance. I've made 2 unscented batches CP so far, one OO, CO, palm oil, and one zany's Castile. I financially can afford a couple of samples of oils, but I can't afford the shipping from cheap oil sources like Nature's Garden! Is there any sources...

Hi everyone! I'm Corsara, I'm a Brit recently relocated to Oklahoma, where my husband is from. Our baby is 5 months old, and I have been trying to get back into to all the hobbies I enjoy. I love crafts and making things, so somehow this all ended up with me learning how to make soap! 😅 I've...