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Has anyone else ever noticed that you can run the exact recipe thru soap calc at different times and get soap quality numbers that are 1%-2% off each time? I don't understand. :?: :!:

I've been reading about this wax a lot recently, and read several great reviews on a supplier's site. Just wondering if anyone on here uses this wax and could give me your opinion/comments on it. Thanks.

Question: Is it recommended that I use the normal amount of fragrance when making CPOP, or can I reduce the fragrance amount, as in HP, since I'm using the oven for a bit? Thanks for any help/suggestions. :) Rhonda

Okay, I have been searching for 45 minutes on the forum, and I am ready to pull my hair out! :x I remeber reading a post/topic about premixing a 50% lye solution to have on hand in order to save time...BUT...I can't remember (and now can't find on here) the correct formula to dilute it to use...

I'm still fighting with the search function, tried to find the answer to the question I'm gonna ask, but no luck. I apologize if it's a question someone else already asked, but... when making salt bars, do I need to reduce the amount of oils I use in my recipe? I'm assuming the salt adds to the...

:x Arrgghhh!!! Does anyone else have as much trouble with searching for prior posts, topics, etc as I do? I've never had this much trouble on any other forum/board trying to find info from prior posts. I keep getting "no results" and I KNOW I just read about the topic within the last few days...

From what I've read and understand, this accomplishes the same thing, right? Whether I superfat by 5% or discount the lye by 5%, is the result the same? If so, then why did a recipe I come across recently say to 'discount the lye INSTEAD of superfatting'? Am I confused on this? Thanks in...

Hi everyone. I've been lurking for about 3 weeks, so I decided to go ahead and jump in. I'm a beginner soapmaker (CP), and I love all the info that is posted here. Everyone seems so friendly and willing to help. Thanks for the opportunity to join!