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Crisp Anjou pear doesn't accelerate trace, and doesn't discolor CP soap. And it's a nice crisp fragrance

Thx Thanks to all who replied. Just unmolded the soap and it's fine, except for a slightly disfigured top, which can easily be planed off.

recipe 9.6 oz coconut oil 6.4 oz palm oil 15.04 oz olive oil 0.64 oz cocoa butter 4.5 oz lye (NaOH) 10.45 oz distilled water green mica colorant (dissolved in olive oil) 1.4 oz Brambleberry Anjou Pear fragrance (I've use this before--it behave really well) 2 tsp sodium lactate Lye water at...

Had my first overheating situation today. based on the photos i found on this forum the cracking down the middle represents overheating. I did cover and insulate my soap (which i always do unless it's a milk or beer soap) Any thoughts on why and how to avoid? Do you need my recipe to...

thanks Thanks for the link. Her soaps are just beautiful! As a newbie, not something I'm ready to try but I sure can admire her artistry!

I've read several posts which refer to ghost swirl. Can someone explain to me what that is and how you achieve it? Thanks.

I always wear a mask when mixing lye and water--even when I do this step outdoors.

MO? Please excuse my ignorance but what is MO?

I haven't been happy with the vanilla scent I've used--not strong or sweet enough Can anyone recommend a great vanilla FO? I should mention this is for cold process soap. Thanks in advance

Thank you to everyone who replied!

Thank you! but i should have mentioned that I make only vegetarian soaps. What can I use instead of the lard?

Can someone suggest a good recipe to be used for making a swirled soap? Some of the soaps I've made go to trace very quickly, and I need time to play with the colors! Brambleberry does sell a mix for this but I prefer to mix my own oils. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

molds I've used yogurt cups

I believe you are right. It was a really dumb thing to do..... Oh well, Ill know better next time!

Still very new at this--about 8 batches (including one epic fail) under my belt but still finding myself surprised by results! I had made a batch of soap I (and friends and family) really liked. It's a goat milk soap. Recipe as follows: 9 oz coconut oil 21 oz olive oil 9 oz goat milk...

beginner I'm a beginner, but I just had a similar experience. Scented my goat's milk soap with coconut cream scent from Brambleberry (tested for use in cold process soap) After curing for six weeks, I am not fond of the scent--smalls somewhat burned to me. I froze the milk and as such I...

thank you Thanks to everyone who shared their wisdom and experience with me!

I've just ordered some test strips (because I'm just not brave enough to do a zap test!) I've read that the proper pH of cured soap should be 9-10. Do you folks agree?

Thanks for the reply. Actually, I did not cover it. The plastic you see in the photo is bubble wrap, which is lining the molds I was aiming for a "honeycomb" look when I peeled it off. But I did not cover the surface at all--just the alcohol spray.