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    The wrap for the lavender soap...

    Thanks guys! :D :D
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    The wrap for the lavender soap...

    Thanks guys! :)
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    The wrap for the lavender soap...

    If some of you even remember, this was my first batch and I cut into small, trial sized bars to give to family and friends (for testing and review). I gave them "plain" (no wrap) to family, but I had to send a few gifts to a friend (for a "home-made" exchange) and I decided to include a few...
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    I think my first batch bit the dust. **updated w/ pics**

    I cut it! I cut it! :D My mold wasn't a perfect rectangle (a ziplock container) and it was definitely too big for that batch. But since I was going to cut "trial size" anyway, that was not an issue. I kept it rustic and long. I tried refining one of them with a peeler, but it looks...
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    gel?

    What's the difference between something like this and soapcal?
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    My First PVC Soaps

    Those are *beautiful*!!
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    gel?

    Do you mean Soapcal? Is a site where you can check your recipes: http://www.soapcalc.com/ If that's not what you asked, disregard this answer.... :oops:
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    not bodysafe....

    I have absolutely NO knowledge on this, so don't take my word for it (wait for some competent soaper to answer), but maybe you could use it to wash clothes or something like that....no? I grew up in Brazil, and many people used (and still use, on occasion) coconut soap to wash clothes and...
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    Coconut oil

    Oh, crap. I went to Super Walmart *yesterday* and didn't think of checking! :( I'm also in FL (S. Fl.). I'll try to look for it next time. thanks for the tip! I pay a bit of a hefty price on Whole Foods for it.
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    gel?

    I'm sorry to be a bit O/T, but, PAUL, is that (beautiful! I might add) soap sitting on your monitor? I'm so confused by this pic.... I don't know if you monitor is on the horizontal or if you stuck your soap on a vertical monitor.... :lol: :oops: Mysoapopera ~ I'm a even bigger newbie than...
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    I think my first batch bit the dust. **updated w/ pics**

    The soap looks much firmer today! I'm still afraid of cutting it because still is on the softer side, but I'll keep turning to dry on all sides.... Thank you so much, guys! OASN: It does smell good! The EO amount she recommended seems a weee bit too strong now (I'm sure not strong...
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    I think my first batch bit the dust. **updated w/ pics**

    Thanks for all the answer, guys!! Reallyrita ~ I did it a short while ago only. I tried searching to see what I should do, but couldn't find any info specificaly for my case, kwim? But I just put the whole block on the rack. Let's see how it'll look tomorrow. *cross fingers* Some of the...
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    I think my first batch bit the dust. **updated w/ pics**

    :( I made my first batch, using a tried and true recipe from a famous book. The only thing I changed was the water for aloe juice. I didn't have distilled water and I had the juice, so I thought it would work it out. After 24 hours (more like 30), it looked dry enough, so I took it off...
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    Bar size for testing with family and friends...

    You guys are AWESOME. Seriously. :) I think beveling is a great idea too! And that mold is great!! I think I'm make 3 different batches, then send all 3 together. It'll be great for comparison. :) I'm just waiting for some shea butter now... *little dance*
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    Bar size for testing with family and friends...

    Here is my question (probably a silly one). Most 'for sale' bars are around 4.5 oz. give or take. I plan in making a few batches to get the hang of it (true and tried recipes), to also test the feel of the oils, EO, etc.. After they are all cured, I plan in giving them away to family members...
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    Rosemary~Mint

    Wow! This is absolutely *gorgeous*!!
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    A few questions about lye water substitution...

    You guys are the best! I'm (if all finally works out) working on this tomorrow! Cupcakekisses ~ The odds are I didn't express myself correctly, trust me.... :D :oops: What I meant was: If I use a fatty liquid, like cow's milk or goat's milk, will I have to consider this when deciding...
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    A few questions about lye water substitution...

    Hi guys! Due to outside circumstances, I couldn't make my first batch yet. :( But now I'm finally ready to! *yay* I apologize in advance for the über newbie questions... :oops: 1- If I substitute the water (for the lye) for any other liquid, can I add the same amount the original...
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    Question regarding kids and lye...

    Thanks guys! My son is 4 yo, but he's very *into* what he's doing (he has Asperger's and and when he's into something, he really is INTO it... :lol:) and doesn't really care for what I'm doing in the kitchen, so that part is a bit easier. Also, my DH works at home, so he can help with my...
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    Question regarding kids and lye...

    Is it ok to mix lye in my kitchen if my kid doesn't have access? I have a gate on the kitchen, so he can't get in. I do have a very old dog who lives on my kitchen, but he just sleeps on the corner, all the time. *giggle* I'm *dying* to work on my first batch, but the kid only stays in...
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