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I wanted to try piping onto some individual bars that have been set and cut. Has anyone had problems with the piping adhering to the soap?

Hi, can anyone advise on how much rosehip seed oil is acceptable to use in cp soap? I see for primrose is about 6% max, but I was unable to find a min/max for rosehip seed oil. Thanks

I was planning on making a face cream and was wanting to use both the carrot carrier oil and carrot EO. Is using both of these oils considered over kill? or is it best to use one over the other. I'm looking to make a cream that would be great for keeping the skin young and believe these and a...

Is the Tenderflake the same lard that can be used for laundry soap? I bought this and then thought I made a mistake, its been sitting for a while now.

Will a a finished batch turn cloudy or milky if you add fragrance or EO to the liquid stock while it is only warm? (still heating up)? I have had a couple batches not turn out, at first I thought it was my error with measuring, (i tried again) then I thought my sulfinated castor oil was bad...

Ok, so I made some lotion, this I ran it through Soap-making calculator this batch was even thicker than my last batch of thick lotion, and I'm almost scared it won't pump through the pump bottle. So... is it possible to reheat the lotion and add more water, to just loosen it up just a tid bit...

Hi I am having problems determining what is a good ratio for Rosemary EO and Peppermint EO combo (my sensor not as sharp on EO blends) I'd like to add it to a liquid soap, can any give a suggestion IE: 1part Rosemary to 2parts Peppermint or Spearmint /// would it be equal parts for both?? etc...

I would like to make a nice thick and rich lotion for the fall and winter. I am looking for something not too too thick like a body butter - although this follows the format of swiftcraft monkeys body butter, but I`d still like it to work with a pump bottle if possible 7% Cocoa Butter 7% Shea...

Is Sulphonated Castsor Oil a good or bad oil. Is it one of the sulfates that everyone is looking to avoid? Because in the Failor book, it is suggested to use this oil for superfatting liquid soaps. If this is bad what other options are there?

I thought I was just tired... I was making a batch of cupcakes and using a new fragrance from NG. The batter set for a while then I began to pipe, and the fragrance started to leak out of the piping bag. I though I was tired, so I figured I'd go at it again today. Well the same thing happened...

I have a shop owner who is interested in buying some of my soaps. however, they want to buy when I'm at a craft show. They are hoping to purchase 25-30 bars and of course have them discounted. What I wanted to know is if anyone else has had this happen, sell the odd time like that... is that a...

The heat has been unbearable. My AC is not working. In the heat, my soaps have started to sweat (I'm know this not good) and I'm in the process of a weekly market. I purchased a fan to blow the cool air, but I don't think this is helping much. I have noticed that some soaps that were packaged...

Which is the Choice of alcohol for Transparent soap. I have seen where people are using Everclear, however it is not something available in Canada as best as I have seen. So what is best to use as I know nothing about Alcohols. Thanks

I notice that some people are using icing sugar to frost their bath bomb cupcakes, I just wasn't sure what the reason/purpose was for doing an icing (powdered) sugar mix,.... is this used as some sort of exfoliate, does it just melt away in the bath, is it just an easier method why use this and...

I thought Jojoba spheres are supposed to suspend in liquid soap. Mine are all floating to the top of my soap... Does anyone know why or had this same thing happen?. I guess I needs to keep shaking up the bottle for each use?

I have some calendula powder I wanted to know what is the best way to incorporate that into a hot process soap, would it be better to add it after the cook? or to the lye solution.

Is the glycerin method (benefits) just cutting down on trace time,?? because I recall reading that you do not need to neutralize if using the glycerine method.... but how many are still neutralizing their LS when using the glycerine method.?? and when using this method, are you still...

Is there a differrence in making hand soap and a shower gel type soap? is there a recommended amount for the coconut oil that is used for either, or soft oils preferred for either type soap?? Really I just made the shower gel, but someone asked me a question about using it as hand soap, my...

I purchased Calendula and chamomile in the powdered herb form and infused it in extra virgin olive oil. I infused this over the stove in a water bath. I noticed a light whitish layer on top of the oil maybe a day after, when the oil was fully cooled, I also strained this solution through a...

3R's Does any reuse their fragrance / essential oil bottles? I often thought about it, but so far I have been throwing them out. What do you do with your?