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I also avoid soy because I find it difficult to get a good hot throw. I use a paraffin was: IGI 4627 comfort blend wax. Excellent hot and cold throw, single pour and smooth tops. A little tricky in the beginning to figure out how to get it out of the plastic, but I figured out how to put it...

I got so frustrated with lining molds. First, I always had leaks when I cut the paper the way you do. I found a folded method that was easier and didn’t result in leaks, but it still took too much time. I eventually just bought some molds with silicone liners and life is SO MUCH BETTER. But...

Looks like my living room couch and the kitchen counters are over run with soaping tools that I just washed and candles I just made. There’s no place to sit, or eat or cook in my apartment.

I got the Kakuri. I love it. Easy to use. Your picture showed not just one rounded edge, but two on the same side. How did you do that?

I bought one of the bevelers that IrishLass uses. I bit pricey but it creates a nice edge with one swipe across the blade. I haven't figured out how to make the multiple rounded edges yet that IrishLass has (very beautiful!). Still working on that.

Hadn’t thought about curing or that the other ingredients might vary from batch to batch. Good thought. I think I’ll start using FO as % of oil weight. More consistent and will reduce batch costs, which is always a good thing.

I always calculate the FO percentage based on the total batch weight which means that if the Category 9 recommended limit is 4%, for a batch with 48 oz of oils with a total batch weight of 95 oz, I’d use 3.8 oz of FO. If I was basing the FO percentage on the weight of oils only, I’d use only...

The packaging is lovely. It makes the product seem more upscale. Do you hand wrap the soap yourself?

Sorry I misread your statement and I guess what this string is about. I have not tried spraying alcohol on soap that is curing. I’ll have to try that.

Yes, spraying on soap I’ve just poured into the mold. The ash hasn’t formed yet. I spray to prevent ash. The 99% alcohol works great.

I tried 70 % & 91% rubbing alcohol but still got ash. 99% worked much much better. you can get it on amazon.

Sometimes a "fail" turns out just the opposite. Haven't done much with piping or squeeze bottles, but I may give your "technique" a try. I love the result.

Thanks very much. I’ll try it.

Was looking at some of the Soaping 101 recipes. What is it called?

love the colors! great design.

very very nice.

Watching that video (I didn't have the audio on) was like watching a train wreck. I've never had a seize, fortunately. I commend them for trying to save it. At least they got some bars out of it. I would not have known what to do. I'll have to remember the quick HP as a save if I'm ever in...

I think it's lovely!

Fage yogurt containers (shoulda checked the spelling before)

I use faye (spelling?) yogurt containers to mix and store small amounts of lye water. They’re about a quart.