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I will actually react citric acid and lye ( sodium hydroxide) and then dry the liquid. That way I always have some sodium citrate for use in recipes. EG hit the nail on the head.

I would react the citric acid in water before making the faux sea water. That way you are not changing the lye discount ( superfat) in your recipe.

At least I didn't say anything about dipping whole frozen strawberries into melted milk chocolate. Oops...

Yes. But I consider "full water" to be 2 parts water to 1 part alkali (33%) so gel temperature would be higher than is usual in most all my recipes. Less water means that the gel phase is only available to the soap at higher temperatures. If I want to gel I will cover the mold with a 1x6 and...

Balances the ph down and prevents yeast growth.

Mine are 3/4". Made with 1x4 boards and screws.

Saw it and I am not going there... Steaming Soap Ash Soap burns?

I also am waiting impatiently for the cut. So far it looks fantastic. I admire your skills.:thumbs::thumbs:

Sorry about the "Dump Cake" Oh wait, I'm NOT. I told you I would NOT be held responsible. So easy to put in the oven. Just dump a bunch of stuff in with a cake mix. Why am I always on a diet?

Have some that are 3 years on the basement bathroom sink. More like a cleansing cream than a lather now . Could be mistaken for shaving soap. I use that bathroom when I come in from the woods or garden rather well soiled. Love salt bars at 100 salt by weight of oils. And you can even swirl them...

That reminds me of the 90's. Eating too much. Of anything. Ice cream. Spending time in the kitchen. ( ALWAYS results in something like...) chocolate covered nut clusters, Cake Cake mix cookies. Dump cake ( look it up yourself I will NOT be responsible ) Cashew brittle ( made like peanut brittle...

I use lard as a staple oil in my soaps. I do from time to time notice a smell but it's usually when I have overheated the hard oils. Sometimes though I get a pail that is "off". I do not soap commercially so I buy in small quantities and store in the fridge. The reason the OP may have trouble...

And soon you'll find yourself distracted in the oil aisle in the store.... Next it's "I wonder if that will work for a mold"? And it goes on and on... Welcome to the forum and congrats on your soap!

A beautiful piping "fail". If ya don't tell us it's a fail we'da all thought it was what you planned. Really good to see you posting again. I miss your wisdom and cool head when you are not here.

Or moving too fast. I can deal with a small recipe that accelorates much easier than a big one.

The high cleansing number means the soap will remove lots of oil(s) from your skin. The low longevity number means it won't last long and tend to be very soluable.

Use some aloe vera juice for liquid if you have access. Boosts lather better from what I have read.

They both too about 1 hour minimum (each) to mold. The blue, green and white was done with the mold tipped and stable using honeysuckle hollow, pineapple mango and black amber musk FOs from Crafters Choice. Portions of the combined oils were split by weight after master batching. Each layer was...

Spin swirl in a slab mold!!! Awesome looking!

Just plaing around and thought Id share. Maybe even get some tips on how to do these better. I know I'ma cuttin' too soon. Patience is not my long suit.