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I think all white micas also contain TD. I use water soluble and have no problem with it dissolving. You can also strain it to be sure.

I use binder clips. I have a couple that do that. Tape doesn’t stick to the silicone well.

If you can post a photo that would help greatly. Also, if you post your recipe as well as your process we could help you troubleshoot better

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This is a couple of them. Stay light beige. By warm I just touch the side of the container. I don’t take a temperature. Maybe 80 degrees. But that’s just guessing.

What your describing is soda ash. More common in ungelled soap especially in individual molds.

No, using butter in it. I use 50% salt myself. I’ve been making them for 9-10 years now. My personal favorite.

I agree with Obsidian. I’d most likely use it in lip balm.

Just personal preference. I didn’t like it much even at a year. Glad it works for you.

Nope, I would toss it. Not worth trying personally.

This subject comes up frequently. I use white vinegar.

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I make mostly milk soaps and always gel my soaps. I do soap just warm and lightly insulate. I do check it if it’s a new recipe. My regular recipes I know how they behave for the most part.

I forgot about meadowfoam oil. It was one of my favorites. Need to get some more.

Mine are 1.25 as well. I like a chunkier bar of soap. 1” to me felt a tad too small. Plus my mods give me exactly 16 bars with no waste other then beveling.

I list sodium hydroxide on my labels.

I do the same as lsg. So easy.

I've got the wires that Bud Hafner uses on his cutters. I had one come with it when I ordered it and I ordered a couple extras. I can't remember what wire he uses. I'm sorry.

I'm another one who doesn't wear gloves when soaping. I had one mishap and I had gloves on and the soap batter went inside my gloves and also had long sleeves on and couldn't get out of it fast enough. Even if a few grains land on my skin I know it as it itches before it gets worse. I'm...

I agree with jcandleattic. When my ex-husband made my first cutter he tried several different options. He was a big fisherman so had a lot of stuff. They did stretch out. Even had a couple snap. Tried jewelry wire too and it worked okay but didn't do as well on harder soap. It's all...