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I can't imagine palm or shea becoming gritty like sand unless its really old perhaps and has developed crystals —— I don't know if old butters develop crystals, just thinking out loud. Are you using any other additives like clay for coloring or kaolin clay? I have had improperly mixed kaolin...

YES. Disgustingly and horribly, it is indeed fact, FOs can make the lather turn nauseating shades. Read about my adventures with Ron Burgundy: https://www.soapmakingforum.com/threads/lingering-scent-control-%E2%80%94-aka-managing-the-aftermath-of-cp-making-marathons.88922/#post-952029 I waited...

Ok, now *I* read Cool Refreshing Gentle Nipples 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 I'm getting slap happy, must be wine o'clock.

I too wonder how NZ'ers would respond to Lake Erie, both the spelling and wondering if they would find the name more spooky than majestic. It is a beautiful name. If you think it'll resonate with your customers, I say go for it! I live near Lake O and fish Lake E, and one day hope to fish all...

I've had this happen many times with BB FOs. Not so much for age, yet, but pouring oil from the bottle and wiping away tiny drips, it completely dissolves the printing on the label. I usually can sniff out which is which, and it helps that I keep good batch records, so I can do process of...

I'll be curiously watching this thread as others chime in. I frequently blend FOs, but have been cautious about blending up a big batch ahead of time. I've noticed FOs from different suppliers seem to change over time (or my nose is just continually being influenced). I would be concerned...

😂 I was just thinking the other day that it's been ages since I've heard an MP reference, thanks for making my day! And how lovely to make a woodsy scent for a soap from your buck's tallow.

Even though we haven't met, your return feels like a reason to celebrate. Wine anyone? 🍷 🍷 🍷 Oh yep, that's my job! Welcome back!

Gorgeous! And welcome back!

Someone with more knowledge will hopefully provide more insight, but to me it just looks like maybe your fragrance wasn't fully blended in. The greenish middle may very well darken and even out as it cures and loose the green tinge. The lighter areas may darken too as it cures, but my only...

Can you please elaborate on what you find confusing? Not having seen your prior efforts, I don't know what you consider normal and how this deviates.

oh nooooooooo! that is sooooo sad! I'm sure it's well-intended, good-natured ribbing, and also capitalizing on a funny and popular meme. It's difficult to detect tone in a post, so I'm not sure if "cutting close to home" is a serious comment or not. If it is, honor it. I've learned to listen...

I've had this happen once. It was soda ash that occurred on the sides of the loaf while inside the mold and swirled into the bar itself. Only on the outer bars, the middle of the loaf was just fine. Surprisingly the ash wasn't heavy on top either. The bars were just fine, it was cosmetic. That...

thank you both so much! Rabbit hole successfully dodged!

I've been intrigued about DIY laundry soap, but haven't looked into it yet. Your comment has renewed my interest... would you be willing to elaborate on the cons? I'd really love to know more. My grandmother had a wringer washer in the basement when I was little. It was old and she likely...

I used to make a recipe that was very similar to that. I really liked it on my skin, I felt very moisturized after showering. The bars didn't melt away too fast either, which was nice. But Mr. E hated it and wouldn't use it, and it did leave some friends feeling slimy. I did get some DOS on some...

Awww, @dmcgee5034 that is so adorable and so nice your family thinks of you and your soapyness! I was gifted a set of excellent wine glasses, and Mr. E replenished my wine supply... so I'm good for a couple of months of lye-cool-down-phase waiting periods! Oh who am I kidding, a few weeks at...

Wow wow wow! Bless you!!! (and so funny, I have the same plants in my kitchen, a half dozen orchids and a Christmas cactus that bloomed on Thanksgiving :rolleyes: ) AND, your soaps are GORGEOUS! Just eye-poppingly masterful! Your swirls are really really enviable and the colors are incredible...

I get that too, and I thought I was the only one! Mr. E's nickname for me is Princess :rolleyes: but seriously little things like that irritate me to no end, and honestly life is too short to use sub-par towels. 😂

Unless you blend your own EOs as mentioned above, buying, trying and testing FOs is an individual process that takes time and costs money. You can try to shortcut the investment by buying from reputable suppliers that have many reviews, and hopefully testing notes, ie if the fragrance changes...