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cure time So then we should assume 30 days in the sun is no better than 30 days on a drying rack. How do you test for hardness and where does the number 38 come from?

Re: Thanks... That's a GREAT idea. Will look into that as well.

superfatting/preservative Thanks, I superfat at 6% as well. My main concern was the lard in the base and how that holds up over time. What is the max amount of fragrance you use per pound?

Hello! Have fun once you get going on the soap. I jsut started a few months ago and already have hundreds of bars curing in my dining room. Don't be afraid to give it a try. Just make sure the kids and pets aren't under your feet when you get started.

Thanks... Thank you for the welcome - I'm a first time user on these kind of boards. Just started soaping a few months ago and already have hundreds of bars to unload :)

Hello, can anyone tell me what the average shelf life is on soap? My favorite base recipe contains lard, soy and coconut oils. Does anyone out there use a preservative?

Is it possible to speed up CP cure time?

Have fallen fast for the art of soapmaking and look forward to getting to know you all.