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I can't get over that top. And the rest of it. What's the scent?

Update: So according to Mrs. Zing, they are fine. I am running out and about fell outta my chair with sticker shock at the one vendor -- I musta got that bottle on sale. So many thanks, @Ephemerella , for the reminder about Bulk Apothecary!

Okay, so the Lotion Bar Evangelist is about to be a vulnerable human here. I really need a friend right now, okay? At the last hour I realized my best bud's birthday is tomorrow and I thought I'd whip up a batch of lotion bars to give and get ready for a Minnesota winter. I did 1/3 beeswax...

Same old, same old. Cuisart Smart Stick has never steered me wrong. The old one still worked but was a victim of the Great Beeswax Lava Explosion of 2024. You know how electric cords have that little indent crease the whole length? Yeah, that.

I just finished making soap! Third batch after a hiatus. It's an Ione swirl, pink, black, white, lavender scent and a double batch. Got to play with my first laser thermometer and my replacement stick blender. As I was measuring out my lye, I was &$^%#@* -- I mean kitten-loving -- 26 grams...

Blue is my favorite color and I've tried many micas, mostly from Bramble Berry, some from Mad Micas. However, by far, my most favorite blue that is a true blue in soap is not a mica...

Oh, @Mobjack Bay , that is so, um, celestial. Please post the cut NOW. And @justsomeguy , what, are you channeling Daniel Burnham making no small plans?! How much do ya make at a time and does it all stay fluid?! That blue/black on the left is really, really stunning. I'm partial to blue...

So, that was waay back on Thursday. So??!! Any update already?

I'll DM ya.

Not really sure why I'm posting this. I think I'm just glad to get my soaping mojo back after many moons. It's one of my standards, Spring Clean. The colorants are titanium dioxide and un. I'm hoping with cure time that the distinction between the white and un becomes more apparent. But I...

I made soap today! For those counting, it is the second batch in three days after a months-long hiatus! I made a double-batch of my favorite and crowd favorite "Spring Clean." Everything is toasty and cozy under the towels.

Great job, I think it looks great! I love blue and brown together. Beautiful! I like mixing lavender and peppermint.

Bold color choices, I likes it!

@Relle can do anything! Welcome back! I've missed a good part of this year forum-ing but folks here have wide open arms. Purchase supplies from trusted soap supply companies. I get most of my essential oils from Bramble Berry.

I just can't even.

Yeppers.

I was on the fence to post this or not. I didn't even haul out my fancy dancy terry cloth towel backdrop. But then I thought, it's been many moons since I've made soap and dang it, I'm happy as a clam. Scrubbies are shredded loofah, poppy seeds, and coffee grounds. Additives are borax ("now...

To be clear, I was not even in the area making soap. It was Some People's Kid commandeering using my soaping shop for their own "project."

I'm late to this party, so for what it's: worth. I use cake pop molds like this, https://www.michaels.com/product/pops-mold-by-celebrate-it-10103269 . I make 16 bars at a time, each is 31 grams. Scenting is a personal preference. If I use cocoa butter, I don't use scent since it has a good...

I don't know how I missed this, I didn't know what you were referencing in replying to me. Oh what a mess! But on the bright side, all your surfaces, towels, utensils, containers are all silky smooth now? But seriously, I'm sorry this happened to you.