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Everyone once in a while, I walk into the soap studio and actually have a look around... shelves and tables heaving with ingredients and FOs, candles and packaging, equipment etc., and the little voice in my head – you know, that one that is supposed to keep you even keeled and functioning like...

The other day, as my lye water cooled, it formed a strange skin on the top. I've had lye lint before, but never a layer like this. It started out as a film, and turned into a delicate skin. Didn't dissolve when I mixed it, so I strained it, and the soap came out great — though I've put it to the...

Last night I was feeling lazy with my last batch and decided to do an au natural pour -- no mica, no fragrance, nuthin'. This morning, it was the last batch I cut and certainly was the one I was least excited about.... and it came out GORGEOUS. Like lovely waxy white slices of clouds that...

Does anyone have any favorite places to shop unsweetened flavor oils for lip butters? Seeking authentic and unusual. Would love to shop at Natures Flavors but they are very pricey, have an exceedingly bad online reputation, and seem to have two mysterious sister sites -- to much going on in...

Casually browsing and considering my first wax melter. Nothing ginormous, 7-12 liters is MORE than enough. What is most important to me is ease of use, reliability and ease of cleaning. Eyeing the Makesy versions only because I know they go on sale from time to time and not sure if I can trust...

Turning my attention to the fall, who doesn't love pumpkin? I'm looking for a pleasant but unusual take on pumpkin. Foodie scents really don't work for my theme, so classic pie spices and sweet need not apply.... Looking for something could be reminiscent of pumpkin, green or fall leaves, fresh...

Just came through my inbox, sharing for anyone that is interested: Important Advocacy Update: New Regulations for Cosmetics in the United States As you know, in December of 2022, congress passed The Modernization of Cosmetic Regulations Act or MoCRA. Even though the bill passed, The...

You're pouring an ingredient, intuition tells you to stop just at the right moment, and BINGO, perfect weight. No drips. You're busily mixing FOs and micas and whatnot, and the little timer in your brain says the microwave should be beeping in 3... 2... yep. You finally pour the last drop of...

So my trusty lil' hamilton beach SB died right in the middle of blending a batch. I was soaping at the coldest temperature I've ever done knowing that my FO was going to cause massive acceleration. Lil' Hammy went "chug chug dead" just as I was barely on the edge of emulsion but not totally...

For the love of sweet baby Jesus... DON'T THESE PEOPLE KNOW I HAVE A PROBLEM :p:p:p. WHAAAAAAAA! Now I do have to build a new FO shelf. 1 oz Fragrance Sale Starts Today! 50% off 1 oz Fragrance Oils 30% off 1 oz Essential Oils Try those fragrances you keep thinking about, see if the new releases...

I love me some gadgets, and I've been eyeing a Cricut hard for a while now. For packaging, I've found an off-the-shelf box I'm happy with, but I'm hand-cutting die-cut shaped labels, and even though I'm a samurai with an x-acto, it's getting old. The idea of an endless supply of kiss-cut...

Sparing everyone the boring details as its the same yarn as everyone else (I love making soap, love it so much I made too much, gave it all away so I got to had to make more, kept giving it away, and now people want to buy it, the concept of exchanging bars for benjamins tantalizes... this...

I recently bought some Cera Bellina from AZBB. When it arrived yesterday I sadly discovered it has a VERY strong plastic smell. Very strong. Very unpleasant. I chewed on a few of the wax bits and could *taste* the smell. I was sooooooooo excited to try it with some lip balm and solid cologne...

Kinda says it all. 😂 😂 😂 I like to think I was a *very* good girl this year, so Santa may have stuck a discounted gift certificate in my stocking (or five ;))...

So, I made three batches in one night. The grand finale was the craptastic Misbehaving FO Walks Into a Bar. All 3 batches were identical recipes, identical steps and measures, the same temperature environment, and all 3 snuggled up together in the same oven for cpop. It's been a few days...

Hey all! Several weeks ago, I was playing around with embeds — inside the loaf, not on top. I cut up a loaf made the day previous into 1/8" diameter sticks and plopped them down into the middle as I poured a new loaf. It went nicely, and the bar turned out very pretty. I've been using one of...

The FO crashes open the saloon-style doors, runs to the bar and slams down a fist full of cash. Pounding her fists, she throws back her head and screams, "BARKEEP! PINOT! PRONTO!" The bartender lazily looks up from polishing a glass and, in his best Dude interpretation, says, "Whoa whoa, whoa...

Calling on the help of all you chandlers here! I'm a new soaper, and for kicks decided to try some candles for Christmas. The question: How do I clean a mix of GW 464, mica and FO residue out of a silicone cavity mold? I'm a fistful of paper towels into this greasy mess, and I'm not making much...

So I've stuck my toe into the clay swimming pool and botched a batch. :rolleyes: I've been hydrating the KO in a splash of room-temperature water and stirring with a small hand whisk until smooth. I add it in after the lye is poured. My first two batches went swimmingly. The third, however, I...

Hope everyone is well and in good holiday season spirits (aka not on their last nerve yet :p ). Sorry to be MIA lately, Murphy decided to do a little tap dance on my life, but I'm slowly getting back to all things sudsy. This year, EVERYONE IS GETTING SOAP. I like to keep the holidays simple...