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Well, it’s an anacronym. Like, LOL... or OMG or LMFAO .... the F is the same as the F in LMFAO and the A is ‘as’

Since PET is plastic, and recycled plastic, yes. Here's a link referencing storage of NaOH: https://chemistry.stackexchange.com/questions/662/handling-and-storing-sodium-hydroxide-hydrochloric-acid-hydrogen-peroxide-and If you don't feel comfortable storing it in plastic PET containers, you...

Good place to buy lots of stuff, including oils and containers: https://www.webstaurantstore.com/choice-32-oz-round-plastic-spice-general-use-storage-container-with-black-lid/641SPCK32FK.html

Yes, soap looks good this morning. Pulled it out of the giant mold, the depth is right for what I want, but it was a race to get it into the mold last night. I’m also liking the fragrance I used. Mmmmm fresh cut grass from NG. Still, it’s SOAP!!!!

Well, I got impatient. Soaped at too high a temp. But, I did get a bit of green, gold and brown in my soap. There were supposed to be four different shades of green, and copper, gold, brown... oh well. I think it will be ok. The room is cold, and I didn’t insulate or cover and it’s pretty hot...

Stared at my soap making supplies. Sorted out colorants and scents and my thrift store containers for my multi colored pour in the near future. I’m feeling a bit anxious about this one, seven colors, 10 pounds, fo is not known for ricing or acceleration.... I think I might be crazy. Meh...

Ah chemistry! ;) Steffamarie responded and said it best. Yes! To stop the soap from going bad, soaping with an excess of lye will ensure all oil particles get saponified. Because I am unclear as to what the oil is, rough idea, not absolutely sure, I’m doing it at a slight excess, which...

90s - exclamation. That’s what all the cheerleaders and popular girls wore in high school.

Your soaps are lovely to look upon. *sigh* I just want to grab one and smell it.

I agree, this forum is invaluable. When I come across ‘information’ in a book, I double check it with the forum. Seriously, I’ve done that for years. “Long time lurker, very recent joinee” I’m recommending something that seems unrelated, but necessary, take a chem 101 class with a lab at a...

You had me at ‘soap dungeon’ :lol::lol: I have a friend that asks me why I buy in super large quantities, 10lbs of cocoa butter, 20 packages of vegan chocolate chips, 35lb boxes of coconut oil that will never be liquid in my soap dungeon.... Seriously, I’m stealing that term.

Very pretty! Love it! Your soaps look excellent!

I found a small box of the first soap I ever made. I have dubbed it: Original Soap. I was sure I had used all of that soap. Apparently not. It’s hard. Smells like unflavored soap (shhh nobody eats soap). And it keeps appearing, like a nun’s bad habit. Is it possible for DOS to be one giant DOS...

Well, I aim for an excess of lye. I’m pretty sure it was oo, at least that’s what I think she said it was. Since it’s older oil, I want to make sure all the oil is completely saponified. Since most oils with similar density and properties have relatively similar sap numbers, aiming for a -2% to...

Unmolded my 'lemon Castile' soap. Seriously, why do I say yes to mystery oils?!?!?!?!?!? I *think* it was oo. Super soft, smells like lemon chiffon, and I didn't add any smells or flavoring! Read six books on soap making from kindle unlimited (I feel like I read one book six times). Became...

I used poo today with some leftover lemon oo, and the acceleration was pretty quick. I wasn’t expecting it to thicken up so quickly because it was mostly oo. Both of the oils were pretty old. Could be a thing.

I made a Castile type soap, and grated up some utility bars for laundry. Oh, and I did laundry. No scent no dye and the clothes had no smell. It was weirdly wonderful! Ok, technically there may have been some dye in the one bar I shredded, but very little. Most the other utility bars have some...

I don’t have a problem with static cling when using stainless steel scoops, bowls, funnels, spoons, etc. glass and especially plastic are problematic for me.

I have a science hot plate, no need for a water bath, it accurately holds temp. My soap paste is thick, I could add water and cook it down more, but meh. Ok, I’ve only done this couple of times, but I have never gotten the mashed potato stage, or I did but my mixture was so devoid of water it...

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