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  1. melinda48

    Newbie question about cleaning your tools

    For my fragrance/essential oils, I wash out with Dawn Powerwash and then spray with cleaning vinegar and rinse. I use small stainless steel containers (or pyrex cups for larger measurements). This works great for me!
  2. melinda48

    Oatmeal soap is soft, and an accidental experimental process

    I usually choose the water to lye ratio and pop in my numbers (usually 1.8:1) which works well in 95% of my soaps.
  3. melinda48

    Donating handmade soap to charities

    Hasn’t it already been assessed before you begin making?
  4. melinda48

    Community Soap Donations

    I donate all year long.
  5. melinda48

    Farewell!

    You have often sharing information that helped and I thank you! Enjoy your new gig as Grandma and be sure to check in from time to time.
  6. melinda48

    Is excess alkali the same as too high pH?

    Maybe we need a “soap Lickers” decal! Ha ha ha ha😉
  7. melinda48

    The word association game

    Inadequate
  8. melinda48

    Newbie question about cleaning your tools

    I bought cloth diapers and use them to wipe everything out after soaping. I also use old washcloths. I then place them in a small bucket. I then wash out all of my containers/utensils in hot water using Dawn. I dry everything and put them away so i am ready to go the next day. When it is time...
  9. melinda48

    How much ice to use while keeping the soap hot?

    I use the heat transfer method. I melt my cocoa butter (if using) and them simply measure out the rest of my oils. I then mix my lye water and stir until lye is fully dissolved. I add my lye water to the oils and mix until the oils are all fully melted. I then proceed as usual. I have never kept...
  10. melinda48

    Cold Process at Hobby Lobby

    Depends on the warnings on the label and in the instructions. If they are well-written there will be no winnable lawsuits.
  11. melinda48

    Who is using safflower?

    When I was first learning to make soap, I used Crisco. It was fine - the soap was adequate. Then I learned about adding sugar for bubbles and it made a huge difference! I also began learning about other oils and now really don’t use Crisco (although I still have some so I should probably use it...
  12. melinda48

    Newbie question about cleaning your tools

    Please watch Lisa’s YouTube video on cleaning up. She is “I Dream inSoap” and covers all aspects of soaping from start-up to clean-up!
  13. melinda48

    Who is using safflower?

    Not any more they don’t. It has gone fro, $11 to 414. I get mine from Soapers Choice. The only time I buy it at all now is when I have a 20% off coupon.
  14. melinda48

    Who is using safflower?

    Same here! I am looking for replacement for olive oil but am now leery of trying Safflower. What about Soybean oil? There has to be an affordable option that won’t lead to DOS.
  15. melinda48

    Who is using safflower?

    Soapers Choice sells it also. I buy mine from them! soapers Choice does.
  16. melinda48

    Can oils from the grocers be used in soaps

    Good to know-thank you!
  17. melinda48

    Curing Soap in a Food Dehydrator

    I tried a fan and dehumidifier- it did not work for me. There is not much heat generated, is there? This would be an interesting experiment for sure.
  18. melinda48

    The word association game

    Therapist
  19. melinda48

    The word association game

    opulent
  20. melinda48

    The word association game

    Geese
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