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  1. stephswan

    :( brown spots on soap and Q about SF

    Hi All, I've been happily making soap these past few weeks with no issues - until I used a FO with vanilla (8%) in it. I knew it would turn brown but I thought if I used enough TD (I actually thought I would see glycerin rivers bc I thought I used too much TD), it would still be a pretty color...
  2. stephswan

    WSP fragrance oils 25% off - what is everyone stocking up on

    Hi All, I got so excited when I saw WSP 25% off fragrance oils this morning as I'm still trying to figure out what my favorite scents are. What are you all stocking up on? I have only tried green tea with lemongrass and I LOVE it.
  3. stephswan

    Soda Ash and when to plane?

    Yay! I finally unmolded my first two batches of soap (this is seriously so addicting!) and I'm pretty stoked about my second batch (cloud photos), but my first batch...something went wrong I think as i have LAYERS of soda ash. These were made in individual silicone moulds (I'm waiting a bit to...
  4. stephswan

    Am I doing something wrong, no stick blender for emulsion

    Hi All, I have finally made 2 batches (but have not taken them out of the mould yet), but I think I might be doing something wrong. I've been scared to use the stick blender, so I have just been using a spatula and mixing it until it's creamy and what I think is a super light trace. there is...
  5. stephswan

    Hi from New York!

    Hi All, I should have done this before I even posted a question, so my apologies. I'm Stephanie - new soaper here! Really excited about this new hobby and the community this forum provides - everyone has already been so helpful and it's been nice to see all the beautiful soaps everyone is...
  6. stephswan

    Mixing micas question

    Hello! I have yet to make my first batch yet (some ingredients were delayed) and you all have already been so helpful with my first recipe, but I have a question about micas before I start. I have seen two ways people are using micas, 1. mix with a little bit of oil then pour it into the...
  7. stephswan

    First recipe - will it work?

    Hi Everyone! Complete soap noob here - I have spent the last month watching youtube videos and reading books by Anne-Marie Faiola just to get familiar with all the lingo and science. The last of my ingredients (lye) is delivering on Wednesday so I will finally be able to start making my first...
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