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  1. sunset2burst

    Mini-terrariums

    Mini terrariums. They are awesome. I started making these a couple of months ago.
  2. sunset2burst

    My first batch! (^_^)

    This is my first ever batch of soap! I call them Lemon Tarts. They smell very lemony. Still got at least 3-5 more weeks to cure. I used small condiment tupperware for the molds. I'm gonna make wooden molds tomorrow.
  3. sunset2burst

    WATER WEIGHT/volume

    When calculating what size mold to make do I take into account the amount of water also? For example if I use 16oz oil and 6ozwater/2oz lye. When making the mold, do I want it to be for a 16oz soap or 24oz (oil and water).
  4. sunset2burst

    Keeping the soap warm?

    Ok I made a 2nd batch tonight. I'm uber addicted. This time 40% lard, 35% coconut, 20% olive, 5% castor. This is going to be a guess a soap bars for body washing. Besides .5 oz of lemon EO. I added nothing else. Quite plain. My big question is alot of resources and videos tell you to wrap...
  5. sunset2burst

    Handling soap after 24-48 hrs?

    After the 24-48 hour period (whats the name for this again?) Can I handle the soap with my bare hands to cut it and set it to cure? Assuming I wash my hands good afterwards? You guys?
  6. sunset2burst

    How to test out a new soap!

    Whats the proper term for the period of time you let a soap solidify after pouring it? You know the first 24-48 hours. Incubation period? lol After I let mind cure for a month I will probably be kinda scared to try it out. What is the best method of trying out a soap? I don't want to burn my...
  7. sunset2burst

    Products other than EOs FOs.

    Very odd and dumb question. Is it really frowned upon to use non EO FO products in your soap? I got a tester cologne bottle like.....0.5 oz thats just sitting here. Can that be used to to fragrance a soap? Also beauty oils and stuff, if the ingredients look alright can those be added to...
  8. sunset2burst

    Feedback and advice!

    My first batch (more or lest trial) Total oil weight 1 Water as percent of oil weight 38 % Super Fat/Discount 5 % Lye Concentration 27.266 % Water : Lye Ratio 2.668:1 Sat : Unsat Ratio 39 : 61 Iodine 73 INS 141 Fragrance Ratio 1 Fragrance Weight 1 Oz Ingredient Pounds Ounces Grams Water...
  9. sunset2burst

    Best way to get Lemon EO to stick?

    I researched that I should mix the lemon EO with a tbsp of cornstarch per lb soap I am making. Also when we say per pound of soap does that mean per lb of the initial oils (starting oils, base oils, whats the correct term for these oils?!) Or per lb of oils plus lye water? Other sites...
  10. sunset2burst

    Good basic formula for a body soap.

    I have crisco/palm, olive, coconut, and castor. I'm wanting to make a good batch of all purpose body soap. Lathers well, long lasting, hard, does not try out skin, cleans well, moisturizes. Also what are a few non expensive EOs that I can add to a all purpose body bar? I have lavender, lemon...
  11. sunset2burst

    Leftover oil

    Last night when making my first batch I heated up alittle too much criscow/palm and coconut oil. Is it okay for me to pour the warm/extra oil back into the jug? Will it harden back up and be ok to use in the future? What is the proper method of cooling extra oil and saving it for future use...
  12. sunset2burst

    When cleaning dishes?

    So I'm really careful with the lye. As far as cleaning bowls that have soap "batter" all over it, is that ok to wash with bare hands in running water. I know lye is very toxic and so is the water with the lye, but after saponification/trace and pouring it, is the left over "batter" really that...
  13. sunset2burst

    My first soap batch.

    So I made my first batch of soap yesterday. Still in the process of waiting 24-48 hours after saponification. Cold Process 40% Crisco with Palm Oil 30% Coconut Oil 20% Olive Oil 10% Castor Oil 16oz of oils TOTAL Since this was a my first batch and a trial one, I didn't want to use the...
  14. sunset2burst

    Hi I'm Adam

    Hey I'm Adam. I'm 25, I work in sales. In my spare time I like doing anything dealing with nature, video games, exercising, playing music, singing, and making stuff or crafts. Soap making seems really cool. I like making things. And also I think it would be cool to make soap for myself that I...
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