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Oh good to know. Others have mentioned terrible side effects - did you have any? Metal taste, rebound, digestive trouble.

I think I’m the last person I know to get Covid. I’ve been in bed for 24 hours - a little congested but mostly just dizzy, achey, chills, and so tired. From what I’ve read this is a “FLiRT” variant, so it has a fun name anyway. Wheeee!

Here’s my entry for the July challenge - wood grain soap! I use a watering can to make my wood grain soap, there’s a photo somewhere in this forum. This soap is scented with balsam cedar from WSP and Terra from Scent Memory. I love Balsam Cedar, but it does accelerate a bit. I’m not sure about...

The same recipe removes from other molds without a problem? I’m wondering how the mold itself is the issue. I use the Essential Depot red molds which are very thick - sometimes the soap gets sort of suctioned in but once I create an air gap I can get it out. If it’s too soft, I might wait...

Just to be clear, the same recipe comes out of other molds easily?

Highly recommend this method https://classicbells.com/soap/pineTarSoap.asp (Scroll to the bottom.) The basic idea is mix half your oil (without the pine tar) with lye - it will be very lye heavy. Then add the second half of the oils with pine tar pre mixed in. This gives you a little more time -...

I received most of my order (phew) except for some rose clay- hopefully I’ll be refunded. I just looked on their website and it says they are rethinking how they might return online. Surprising. ETA I just emailed to make sure they knew I hadn’t received part of my order. I said I knew people...

Moi aussi. And @DeeAnna please keep Soapy Stuff up forever and ever 😊👍

This post might be helpful - baking soda is an alkali substance, and will make soap, but it’s more difficult to do so. Post in thread 'Just three ingredients... olive oil, water, and... ... ... baking soda?!?!'...

Bookmarked!

Yes I think you’re right. It’s a little sad really.

If I have a question about soapmaking I am 1000 times more likely to come to this group for advice. Really appreciate the guidance I have received here, this group has helped me so much with soapmaking and with my business. Other platforms tend to be more reactive and sometimes off the wall -...

To enter the July 2024 SMF Challenge, copy and paste these instructions and the entire list into a new post, adding your name and the next number at the bottom. Sign-up list: 1. katili - this is the kick I need to finally try this technique! 2. Ford - tried once before, it wasn't pretty. Lol 3...

I think it depends on the delivery - I saw the same post and I did think the OP was being touchy - others might learn from the advice even if it was unsolicited. But unsolicited advice can come off as bossy or mean.

You are so talented and creative - love this.

I placed an order and haven’t heard a single thing. Also feeling nervous. 😐

Reviving this thread - I’m looking for an Etsy alternative too. @MelissaG did you move forward with GoImagine?

Oh I see now that 10 pounds is cheaper per pound than 12 pounds. Huh.

It says it’s $22.71 for a two pound bottle, which is very high. Was it different?

I have been buying mine from Duda Energy - price has increased but last 50 lb bucket was $148 (including shipping) so $0.19/ounce. The buckets are a pain to deal with but that’s the best price I could find.