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That’s lovely to hear. Step by step hanger swirl please: Some do circles ; figure 8’s etc. -please explain why and how Thickness of batter required Thank you

I've seen Oephelia's Soapery use a lot of vanilla bean powder recently. She gets this from Soma Sundries.

I too visited this post a few days ago when ordering. Was disappointed that Winter Wonderland was out of stock. I am so thankful to everyone for their recommendations.

And I did too. Now I’m sweating thinking how I’m going to balance my budget. :rolleyes: Besides finding time to make the soaps, I’m going to first have to figure how to free up space to pack away my much anticipated stash. Lots of appreciation to all the members who have offered recommendations...

Thank you so much, what a clever idea. Much appreciated

@KiwiMoose, thank you so much. Can I please impose yet again on your kindness and ask how you dilute it? Thank you so much

Thank you so much for sharing your results. I have some aloe powder , I think it’s 200x , can I use this? Thank you

Oh dear, the mother in law stories here just make me laugh and symphatise in equal measure. It’s time they rolled their sleeves up and come with the intention of helping; creating bonds of love and being a support. I hope it goes well for you. I cleaned up yesterday too, and packed away all...

Thank you so much, to all of you for your kind assistance. @dibbles, I have been coveting the Oxo bow for sometime but have not been able to source microwave usage information for it. I contacted my local kitchen store who advised against microwave use. I’m glad that it’s working for you. I...

Thank you for this thread. Has opened my eyes to safety issues. I use plastic jugs for mixing lye solution. Melt hard oils - larger amounts in stainless steel pot on stove, and use same pot for mixing soap. For the smaller quantities though, I'm guilty of melting hard oils in pyrex...

One of the reasons I started making soap is because I love soap. So I’d save up and buy some or be gifted some. I have used some fairly expensive ones (though not Hermes or in that price range) and I’ve been most unimpressed. I have found that the ones I used stopped lathering half way through...

i have been observing all the contributions with lots of interest. Clearly need to start researching this. When I moved many years ago to Australia, I was surprised that most of my new friends used liquid soap and not bars. They cited the reason as bar soap causing soap scum and a pain to clean...

It’s a fairly new supplier , though I have heard of some YouTube soap makers who have used their fragrances. I’ll be sure to act upon your advice and contact them to let them know of my experience. Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to assist me.

I've had the exact same thing happen. Last night I tried making red trains for kids, and they poured red. This morning they look like a clay colour. I'm so disappointed. I tried a new colour called fire engine red, from a new supplier. I know that reds are notoriously difficult to get right...

Hello all you lovely people, I cut some soap. A mango bar ( which doesn't smell very mangoey to me; and a cherry blossom) A soap I cut last week has white spots on them, tomorrow I'll try using litmus paper. I'll post pics of that soon to ask your esteemed advice.

I too got the same message and reported it.

Hi, Finally used my moulds Waited 2.5 days before cut Took a while to remove from moulds, but by the third mould I somehow figured out how to do it more quickly. (still took a while though) Thank you for the tips Dibbles.

I think I read somewhere that gelling makes the bar last longer. Can anyone shed light on this? Thank you so much.

I shrink wrapped some soap. Grrrr....I just hate doing this, always end up making holes. I prick holes with a needle prior to using the gun, to let out air. Just can't seem to get the technique right . Sometimes the soap is wrapped fine, but a few weeks later I find holes in the shrink wrap...

Hi , You’ve received lots of wonderful recommendations from the ever caring and sharing members. I think it might be best to first experiment with your current loaf - cut them in a variety of sizes and widths ; weigh them before and after cure ; use them to see how they fit in your hands. And...