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Is it possible that the FO is causing it to overheat and volcano, perhaps before it has time to fully gel? I agree with the others that it doesn't look like partial gel from the photo - it actually looks lovely!

Thank you, I'm really happy with it! It was slightly crumbly, as you can see from the various bits that ended up on the cutting board! Will bear in mind for future recipes - I assume letting it rest longer before unmolding won't make it less crumbly?

Using EO-soaked cotton balls is a fantastic idea, I'll have to try that! I currently also cure and store my soaps on the same rack, although I wrap the ones that have had a full cure in cheap sandwich bags - the kind with a loose flap rather than zip seal. My rack is currently full, so I'll be...

Zany's No Slime Castile 6/1/2019 Process: I followed Zany's recipe exactly, using 99% olive oil pomace and 1% castor oil, which I mixed with 1 tsp cornstarch, .8 oz cedarwood EO, and .5 oz lemongrass EO to anchor the scent, as Zany suggested. I let the castor oil and EO infuse for about 30...

Unmolded and cut my Castile soap today, and very happy with it! Also went to BB&B to get a new set of measuring spoons and cups specifically for soapmaking, and to take a look at stainless steel pots. They didn't have the size I wanted, so I'll go back later when I get another coupon...

I suspected as much, but just wanted to check there wasn't something about CB or butters specifically I was missing - but another myth busted! Thanks :)

I was reviewing my document of soapmaking tips and tricks, where I have a bibliography of useful resources and then various copy and pasted quotes from articles that I found helpful. I came across this quote, but wasn't able to cross-reference it with a source or link: "To use cocoa butter...

I tried making Zany's no slime Castile soap recipe today! The color was gorgeous and I was happy with the texture when I poured it, so really looking forward to unmolding it and seeing how it turns out.

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I agree with amd that less is more, especially when you're just starting out. I'm also pretty new and I like to try simple recipes and then experiment with one or two new things, whether it's a colorant, an additive, or an EO. I think with a recipe this complex, if it doesn't turn out as...

Wow, what an amazing idea! I absolutely love ginger beer and the smell of ginger, so ginger lime sounds amazing :)

Welcome! I would also consider myself not an "artistic" person (at least not visually artistic, as I love writing) and have found soapmaking to be a wonderful creative outlet for me - the perfect combination of science and art :) Happy soaping!

Thanks for your kind words! Using ice cubes for part of the water is a great idea :) I've heard this about orange EO too, my plan is to put them in a semi-closed area (maybe an ajar drawer?) pretty soon, to hopefully keep the scent...fingers crossed!

This is awesome! I also absolutely love the idea of halving bars into triangles - not sure why I never thought of it before, but it looks amazing with a complex pattern like this one! :)

Orange Ombré Soap 5/29/2019 Yesterday I made an orange ombré soap, and today I unmolded it! Recipe, pictures, and experiences/questions below. Recipe and Process: Lye concentration: 33.333% Water : Lye ratio: 2:1 5% Superfat Palm Oil 40% Olive Oil 23% Coconut Oil 15% Sweet Almond Oil 10%...

I was inspired by @KiwiSoap 's lovely idea to have a thread documenting their soaping journey. I've been using a Google doc and spreadsheet, but it's hard to keep track of my lengthy notes and match the batches with the photos on my phone. So I figured I'd put my thoughts, photos, and...

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Welcome to the forums! My husband and I both have sensitive skin, and this is my favorite "sensitive skin" recipe I've made so far: Palm oil 35% Coconut oil 10% (CO adds hardness and cleansing properties to the bar but can also be harsh on sensitive skin, so I try to keep it low) Olive Oil...

I was able to soap for the first time in ages today! I decided to try a few new things: tweaked my base recipe a bit (including adding borage oil!), and tried using colorants to create an ombre effect - I used orange EO, paprika, and cayenne to create layers of orange. One thing I struggled...

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