I am no expert and have not been soaping long, but a recipe I made that had olive oil and crisco in it DID take longer to harden up then my other soaps...
There are three factors that could make a difference - The oatmeal will definitely make it get harder quicker aas it absorbs some of the water. - The Eo could...
Well we don't have any major craft stores here where I live and the nearest place is 20 minutes away and it's only a JoAnn Fabrics. On the brighter side of...
I have a bottle of all natural insect repellant that a friend of mine gave me that works wonders. My kids are allergic to mosquito bites and nothing I used on...
I made my first batch of M&P Soap. It was made out of an Avocado Cucumber Base. I made 3 scents Butter Rum Swirl, CK-1 Like, and Rasperry Patchouli. Something...
I think the reason or at least thats what the net says I used to much FO in my soap. Thats why it feels greasy. Is it still usable or should I just trash it? ...
I just wanted to thank everyone for their advice and vote of confidence. I appreciate it very much. Does anyone know where I could possibly find a site with go...
you need to do some research on both the product you are making and the fragrances and dyes you are using and see what the maximum amount per lb is ...
Has anybody else been having a hard time trying to pull up the USPS web site? I can't seem it get the site to download, I haven't been able to use click n ship...
Hello, Newbie here. Thank you for letting me join in. I'm very new to soap making. My name is Vickie and I'm trying to learn the basics of MP soap making...
if you used too much FO I personally wouldn't use it, the FOs can be irritant. when i have made mistakes and used too much in soap or lotion I have experienced...
Many people, at least in Chile don't like to much fragance in their products, for themselves, and they "contaminate" others air!!!!, me I luv nice fragances,...
One thing that I am definately learning is that there are so many different things you can do and it's somewhat overwhelming. Decisions Decisions whats a...
I should have added, you don't have to waste it, remelt and add more MP soap to it until you have the right percentage of soap per FO.. [Non-text portions...
LOL I make a chocolate soap (cold process). It's scent, colour and texture were good enough to fool my nephew a couple of years ago (he was 14). His younger ...
I got everything in the kitchen organized however by the time I get all of my stuff I'm not sure there is going to be enough room. My next order of business is...
Has anyone sent in pictures directly to the group? I'm asking because at the bottom of my emails it says non text portion has been removed. Kelly [Non-text...
... products, for themselves, and they "contaminate" others air!!!!, me I luv nice fragances, it is forbidden by law to smoke in almost every place, as we have...
My friend and I created some melt and pour glycerin soap today. I think it turned out rather well. http://www.flickr.com/photos/62855126@N00/?deleted=234259244...
Ok I made some glycerin M&P soap earlier. After I was done I let it sit on the cooling rack. I just went to look at it and it's sweating. Why? And what can I...
... be ... lotion I have ... What I would do is remelt the soap and add it too unscented melt and pour soap that is melted that way you can dilute the FO...
... Does any one have a soap recipe for oily skin? Also does anyone have a recipe that they would call their "best" bath bar? How far in advance of a sale or...