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Thank you for that advice! I will drop my next batch down to 5%. This is the first batch I have used it with, but was hoping it would add some of the creamy/bubbly qualities that my lard/olive oil/coconut was missing. That is incredibly helpful. I will be checking it tonight! I didn't add...

Hello, everyone! This last Monday, I made my fifth batch of cold process soap. All others have turned out fine (or at least, look fine -- I've only been able to test one, as the rest are still curing). But this one was different, and caused me some problems. I made this one with coffee...

Oh, they definitely turn brown/tan in M&P, too. But I still like them -- they give a natural and herbal look. Earlene, I absolutely relate to your story of grinding them and ending up with hairy soap! Even if they aren't ground, they still end up with a hairy look sometimes.

Thank you all! I have enjoyed lurking here, and look forward to posting a bit. Cellador, owning a bookstore has been a dream for a very long time for us. We've only been running for a couple of years, but we really love it, and love serving the community, as we are in a book desert. It is a...

This is the first batch I have made that I think I am ready to sell, but I want to be sure I have it right. I have been reading Marie Gale's book, and I think I mostly understand, but I still have some questions. I am in the U.S., in Texas. Though from my understanding, I could just label it...

Oooh, those look really interesting! I will have to give them a try. Thank you!

Hello, everyone! My husband and I own a bookstore, and I was interested in maybe starting to make some scented candles. Then my husband found a book on soapmaking, and suggested I try that. I have only done melt and pour so far, but have really enjoyed it. It is so much fun to play with...