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Can some of the experienced folks clarify this for beginners like me? Is the zap totally a binary thing - you either feel it or you don't? Is there something like a mild zap that is indicative of the fact that additional cooking is required? (I only do HP).

I tried the zap test for all my HP batches after a 1 hr cook(1 lb recipe) and I couldn't tell if I was being zapped. I think I need to buy a 9V battery and zap myself to have the right reference, lol.

I am a beginner soap maker as well(only 4 batches under my belt). HP is definitely more work but I like HP soaps better. For me, HP clean up is slightly less stressful as the lye has already been consumed. I have not tried M&P yet as I am currently only making shaving soaps. Happy soaping...

@sirtim100 - Your comment about keeping it simple could not have come at a better time. I made a new batch with just Lavender and I really like it. The one that I DID NOT like at all was Sweet Orange and Cedarwood, ugh, almost want to throw up. I am a new soap maker and I think I am just...

Thanks folks, this is extremely helpful! I am also going to try testing the EO combinations with cotton balls, I hope I don't end up burning my nose lol.

All, I am a new soap maker and am thinking of selling men's shaving soaps. I finally have a recipe that I really like and have been shaving with it for some time(unscented). I am really struggling with finding the right scent/EO blends. I recently tried adding some EO's to my next batch and...

Thanks everyone!

Can't believe this thread is still alive, just finished reading the whole thread!! I just tried a version of songwind's recipe with lesser % of CO and added SB instead. The soap turned out great and produces a nice, creamy and stable lather. Couple of questions: 1) My soap(originally made in a...

Hey everyone, I have decided to pick up soap making as my new hobby and am already loving it thus far! Just thought of saying Hi :-)