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Definitely a harbinger of the apocolypse!!

I'd like to think I would survive just fine in a post apocalyptic world. I know how to forage edible plants, can catch fish, hubby and son hunt, we're all pretty wilderness savvy. In fact, we've even talked about moving way out into the woods once our son is out of school. And now I know how to...

There are lots of tried and true choices for natural colorants. Lots of info out there if you search. I've successfully used turmeric and orange peel powder for orange, indigo for blue, green sea clay, spirulina and cucumber for green, rhassoul red clay, cocoa powder, activated charcoal. The...

I don't use chelators and I think it's perfectly valid that people don't want to add things such as TD or any artificial colorants or fragrances. We are all different and want different things out of our soaps.

I’m so sorry 😢

Well maybe you could incorporate the leaves and dirt into the design? :p

I would say yes, since that's pretty similar to putting it in the fridge or freezer. Just make sure there's some circulation around it and cover it so nothing can get in.

I've been working in the soap mines all day and I'm tired :D (My husband has started asking me how things are going in the soap mines when he knows I'm making soap) I made another batch of the thin blue line soap this morning. I'm kind of nervous that the bottom black layer didn't set up enough...

Did it gel? I generally give my soaps 24-48 hours before I try and unmold, and they usually gel.

This is so cool--I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with!

My thin blue line soap. I’m pretty happy with it. Next batch I will add a little more charcoal so it’s darker.

Starbucks gives away used coffee grounds for use in your garden, but you could certainly use them in your soap!! https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2015/starbucks-coffee-grounds-for-the-garden/

Six weeks is my minimum, but it's often longer than that before I give them away. I have been testing an end cut from every new batch. I really only have 2-3 recipes that I use, but I change up the essential oils and additives (clays, etc.) I have lots of different soaps in my shower--my husband...

Oh my gosh--the stench of a teen or 'tween hockey player is indescribable! If you find anything that works, let me know!!

Good reminder to wear gloves when dealing with EOs!

I love shea butter in soaps! I use between 15 and 20% combined also with 10% cocoa butter. I don't use any palm oil or tallow.

I just ordered from Camden Grey and they offered free shipping over $99. Good quality essential oils. I just looked and it's free shipping for $85 or more. It's easy to rack up an $85 essential oil order :D

That is AMAZING!!!

@Vicki C , I’m catching up to you!