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As I learned! I have always been diligent about not mixing my lye water in Pyrex but I thought I was safe - ah - live and learn! At least no one got hurt.

I was unhurt (thankfully). What a mess - I tried to look at it as both a learning experience and an opportunity to do a deep clean.

Only when I think something went awry. I don’t “lick the bar,” I simply touch my tongue to the bar - if there’s a problem, it zaps.

My last two batches of Chamomile achieved partial gel. My customer hates it and so I am stuck with two orders that I will have to donate (I regularly donate by end cuts but this is ridiculous). I will clear out a shelf in my freezer for soap. I simply cannot afford to have this happen. glad...

I was making a couple of batches of soap and, as usual, I planned to melt only my cocoa butter as I use the heat transfer method but don’t want to stir forever. I have always melted my cocoa butter in my Pyrex cups. And so, I measured out by 8 oz. of cocoa butter and popped it into my microwave...

I use juice mixing pitchers that I buy at the Dollar Store. #5 plastic is the key. These are not disposable. I mix my lye in them, wash them out, repeat. The ones I currently use I have had for over three years. The minute I read about the issues with Pyrex, etc., I stopped using them. True or...

Thank you so much!

Thank you. I will!

Our daughter-in-law has asked for a lavender/peach and a lavender/hibiscus soap. So, I understand that I will need those two fragrances but shoujld I also be using a third fragrance to “anchor” the overall scent. What do you all think/recommend?

Paring Knife

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Buttered bread

Milk toast

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I agree. I have seen no difference in either the tallow or lard I have rendered compared to that which I have bought.

I make Earl Grey soap and never freeze my tea. I just let it cool and then add Bergamot as the Earl Grey scent does not endure.

Simply lovely! That split cup technique is “the bomb!” Going to give it a try. You soaps show how focused you are on excellence - inspirational really! Thanks for sharing!

I do too! They work great!

Should be fine. I use the #5 plastic juice containers that I buy at our local Dollar Store- they are super cheap, last forever, and work great. deep enough for stirring and have a spout for pouring.

Kurt, Thanks for sharing your “ordeal(s)” with us. Sharing things like this only make us more human and relatable - that’s a good thing! Thank God for your faith and your beautiful daughter who saw you through the last several months. Bianca is lucky to have such a good man for a Dad. I am sure...