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Dear all, I try to find myself in the soapCalc ( it's a bit of rocket science for beginners :oops:). I stick to the rules that are explained on the website however I couldn't find any information about at what temperature I should mix lye and oils. I'm testing lots of recipes at this moment...

I would like to start printing labels for my soap instead of handwriting labels. In which direction I should look ? Of course I would like to have my labels in colour . I don't mind regular paper however I would like to have possibilities to print on the sticker paper. I tried to look at it in...

Hello Everyone, Newbie here, I'm hoping someone could help me solve what this is (and excuse my naivety!): I've been making MP soap and love the process. I usually do base + fragrance oil + dye and leave them in the mould overnight before taking them out. Then it's packaged in a plastic...

And I'm GLAD I did. I make most of my soap from tallow rendered during cooking for the "To Live Crew", and foods I eat. Any way I over processed my hair and it broke clean off at the scalp😳 I learned onion juice due to its high sulfur content would help my hair grow back stronger and faster, and...

Hello Does anyone use Zenicolor? I’m currently using Zenicolor 5 to colour my soaps and I’m starting to run out of some of the tubes. I’ve been looking at other options in the zenicolor range (zenicolor solo because I don’t use all colours in the zenicolor 5 pack). How does this compare to the...

Hand moulded hats and 'stashes

Earlier this week, I created a modified version of a recipe I've already made before. A lard/OO/CO76/Castor (%: 50/30/15/5). I include a photo of my printed recipe with notes, because it illustrates the glaring mistake I made that I didn't see until just now. My oil percentages (amounts) are ALL...

Hey guys!! I recently tried a new recipe for a neem oil baby soap and when I went to cut the soap and noticed the inside was GREEN. Again no colorant was used at all. Please help!!!!

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I have been searching it seems forever and I cannot figure out how to make soap dough! The information I found said to use your usual recipe, and I want to use my usual recipe but I don’t know what I am supposed to do different to turn it into soap dough. Also.. does it harden? I want to make...

Hi, I'm new around here, and I'm just starting my recipes. I want to ask if the degree of trace has any impact on the structure of the crystal to be formed over time and is related to the final quality of the soap. Thanks.

I am preparing to make a seamoss soap for the first time. I've prepared a seamoss gel to incorporate into the soap as part of my water weight. I am aware that many people have successfully made seamoss soap but I'm wondering if it's a good use of expensive seamoss. My concern is that the sodium...

This is a cold process soap with an olive oil base, I've added Orange and Lemon essential oils, as well as a Cherry Fragrance oil.

This is a cold process soap with an olive oil base, I've added Orange and Lemon essential oils, as well as a Cherry Fragrance oil.

Hello all! I have been scouring the internet (including this forum) but can not find a cigar band label template that will work for my soap. My soap is about 10 cm wide, 5 cm high and 2.5 cm thick Cigar band labels seem to be pretty common - how did you guys design your label? What...

Good morning from Pennsylvania! I am 100% new to soap making. I am here to learn a the ins the outs and the nitty-gritty of soap making! I am especially interested in making breastmilk soap. I have a stash that my daughter will no longer drink. Any guidance or help is GREATLY appreciated. Thank you!

Hello everyone, This is my first time posting on this website. I’m pretty new here; I have been lurking for a few weeks and I’m still learning how to get around the site. I’m wanting to learn to make my own soap. I’m really creative and love making things and I think I could have fun with it...

I made a fun Ginger, Carrot and Turmeric Soap for your face. I used homemade ginger tea as part of my lye water solution. I did a lather test and the antiseptic properties of Ginger is very strong right now on my skin. Should I expect it to become more gentle with curing since the water will...

Hi! First I want to say thank you to all of you who graciously answer questions because forums on this site have me the confidence and knowledge to start making soap. As with all things science, many factors play a part in the finished product and changing even one factor may result in a...

Hey, everyone!! I was wondering if anyone make shampoo and conditioner? This is something that I'm hitting a wall with like everytime. I've made liquid soap but how do I go about making shampoo?? Conditioner?? What do I add to make it gentle on your scalp? My hair is very brittle right because...