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I JUST got done doing this for the first time. I didn't knnow how I was going to do it, but I ended up sticking the first layer outside in the 20 degree cold for about 3 min. that was enough time for the top to harden enough for me to pour on the next layer. not sure if that was the right...

well shoot, its too soft. I should do more wax. I think I may try the 1/3 thing like was mentioned above :)

I have both beeswax and the other. maybe I'll try some with the beeswax and decide which I prefer. tried it again and then that time it didn't seem grainy. who knows whats going on!

OK thank you for that. I hope you're right!!!

added new pictures in the original post :P I like how they came out! I just don't like the smell.

thats a cool idea. I think I will do just that!

that does help, thank you!! I just made one and for some reason tis gritty!! GRRRR! IDK why. I used candillilia wax (how ever you spell that). maybe I should use bees wax instead! I'm going to try again in a little while, IF the kids cooperate! :lol: :lol: :lol:

LOL! thank you all!! I'm pretty giddy about it :) its making me think of caramel brownies LOL! mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! I don't know when I should cut it. maybe tonight?

and it is looking good this morning I think! it is hardening up well. here is the picture from last night :) My DH kept saying I was going to blow up the kitchen. men. :roll: LOL! Here are more pictures!

well the first batch is setting up right now as we speak!! WOO WOO! that took forever to make. wow!

well I called around and found out that they have some at the local ace hardware. you know, the place I sent my DH to the other day to get some? :lol: this is why I should send myself. LOL

I have some of the thick clear oil that I got 6 years ago. can I use it or does it go bad? thanks!

hmmm. but what brittle oils are nto going to end up grainy? well without butter ez or whatever that is. lOL!

OK, well the thing is, I had my DH go on his way home from work and he asked for lye. they said, NOPE. can't sell it bc of meth people. so he didn't even look. I wonder if they have it anyways. now I want to look!! i just want to get started ya know? is it true that it is ok to store...

but I want it NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL

why do the meth users have to ruin it for us all? grrrr!

or can I do just liquid oil, solid oil, and a wax?

I do laundry detergent too! LOL! but I have been using the pink zote soap. what type of soap is great for laundry? now you have me curious. time for another thread perhaps hahaha.

wow!! some awesome replies!!! still indecisive. but oh well. LOL! looks like that just means I'll be making a few different kinds! right?? :lol: :lol: thinking the first one may be shortening and olive oil and coconut oil. I thnk with coffee and a layer of chocolate on top...

there are so many choices it is a bit overwhelming. I thought I had it figured out, I was going to do tallow and olive oil and coconut oil. then my tallow won't be here till after thanksgiving (ordered 1/4 beef animal) and yeah, I could get some at the grocery store but it seems silly since I...