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I've noticed my soap is feeling more tacky, it seems to have happened after switching from sodium citrate to citric acid. I dilute the citric acid in about 30ml of water before adding to lye water. Can diluting it in too much water affect the reaction?

I've been struggling with my candles. I'm using soy/coconut container wax, my container is 3.5 oz and the diameter is 2.5 inches. If I use one wick I don't get a complete pool and if I use 2 wicks it burns too hot and too quickly. I'm using a pre tabbed wick used for candles with a diameter of...

Is it possible to add poly 80 to liquid dish soap to help cut the grease?

I made soaps for my first craft fair :) My aunt sells honey and said I could pack a box of my stuff to sell at her table. It's out of town so I won't be there but I'm still nervous! I messed up so many times and got very discouraged and nearly gave up but I'm glad I didn't! I'm so grateful to...

Does anyone know where to get food grade mica flakes for a good price?

I recently bought a white soap base by Stephenson and it just won't work. The first time I tried M&P I used the same brand but with shea butter and it did the same thing. It's not melting properly and it's hardening way too fast... I have used other brands so I know something is off I'm just not...

Just wondering if anyone has tips for extending the shelf life of fragrance oils. For instance can I add ROE? I saw mention on another post about adding vitamin E to essential oils. Can you refrigerate them? I've been buying fragrances like a woman possessed, I've gone through the looking glass...

I made some Neapolitan ice-cream soap yesterday, the design worked out just as I wanted 😁 but the fragrance didn't. 1st layer : chocolate mousse 2nd layer strawberry, strawberry shortcake 3rd layer strawberry, cookies n cream. Once in the soap it smells kinda perfumy.. It doesn't smell sweet...

Recipe: main. Recipe: frosting Coconut oil 30% Coconut oil 30% Palm oil 20% Olive canola 35% Olive canola 40% Shea butter 15% Castor oil 5% Cocoa butter 10% Shea butter 5% Castor oil 10% Fragrance: 1st...

I made a batch of soap but didn't like the frosting so I cut it off and now I'd like to redo it but I'm not sure if there's some kind of time limit. The soap also gelled, not sure if that makes a difference.

First frosted soap and first time uploading to the gallery👀 Recipe 1: Coconut oil 30% palm oil 20% olive oil 20% sunflower oil 20% Avocado oil 5% castor oil 5% Lye concentration 35% superfat 5% Recipe 2 (Frosting) : Coconut oil 30% Palm oil 30% Olive oil 15% Sunflower oil 15% Castor oil 10% Lye...

I plan on doing a lot of testing and practicing with small batches, so I'm going to end up with quite a bit of soap. I was just wondering how long I can store it for? For example, say I make a batch in March can I give it as a gift in December?

Looking for suggestions for a good soap cutter, I live in Canada. I bought a cheese slicer but it's not great. Is it better to make your own?

Hi my name's Sam, I'm from Montreal and I've recently become fascinated with soapmaking. As a kid I had a huge closet and that's where my "lab" was. Now I feel like I'm doing it for real, especially with my safety goggles and gloves I look like a mad scientist. I have a binder filled with notes...

I'm new to soap making and I've been really exited about it, consumed even, but so far the fragrances have been a big let down. I like essential oils but I'm allergic. The fragrance oils don't smell right, I get headaches and feel queasy. Do they really all smell bad? Am I having some kind of...