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I save the brown paper from supply orders and dry my soap on that. I have shelving in my basement - kept at 40% humidity. When I first began making soap I was using a plastic bin like the one below. Then I made too much soap! https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sterilite-Storage-Basket-White/25515130

I used a blow dryer but it thickened quickly

Omg I missed the entry deadline! Things have been crazy and I thought it was today but later. Anyway I did it and I will post it here. it was supposed to be a rocky waterfall

We have all been there!

So I just made my entry. I loved my base, that being said, the rest of it is a bit much. I made my very fluid, 30% solution with a lot of OO. I got the white base down, the colored batter and then the white was thickened just enough to not blow very well. I ended up using a pallet knife...

I use the ziplock containers. I masterbatch but I still measure out into the ziplocks. Best thing is you can draw cool skulls and crossbones with a sharpie and write LYE all over them. They last forever and they can be covered to prevent spills.

Is anyone changing their recipe for the top? I used my favorite recipe for the base but I am thinking I might want to use a slower moving recipe for the top.

I have a question. I made my base soap and it is CPOPing right now. When I get ready to do the blowing should I unmold it and use the smooth bottom? My thinking is I would be able to work more easily if it is unmolded and you have the smooth surface.

Someone is pretty POed at Earth right now.

1. The_Phoenix - I have a feeling my family won't see much of me for the next 26 days. 2. KimW - Thank you for hosting, Earlene! Hope your visit with MIL is pleasant. 3. AMD - hopefully I don't blow this (oh, wait... that's the opposite of what I need to do...) 4. glendam - this sounds...

The Kahlua won't retain any scent why not just use coffee FO?

I have a summer kitchen in the basement and I can just leave the soap without having to worry about anyone turning the oven on or making dinner!

I CPOP with M&P embeds. The soap I did for the galaxy soap is an example. I actually use M&P embeds quite often.

I have added a tablespoon of shea butter per pound of base to M&P with good results.

When I started creating recipes I used the following to help me understand both the oil properties and how the property numbers relate to the finished bar. https://www.modernsoapmaking.com/blog/soapcalcs-soap-quality-numbers...

One pound means 16 ounces of oil. Be sure to use a soap calculator and if you have a pringles can and some freezer paper to line it, that will make a good mold. You can also use a milk container. I would try to find something closer you your batter weight to start. It will be easier than...

i really enjoyed the soaps everyone made. They are amazing. I haven't had a chance to make soap in a month and I am sorry I missed this challenge. Hopefully next month things will lighten up.

I wish I could get to this but I just knew i wouldn’t have time. Thus ends my streak. Hopefully next month i will have time.

Congratulations! This was a fun challenge with so many great entries.

Try a FO that goes a dark brown. Most of the chocolate scents will. Just an example below Chocolate Fudge Fragrance Oil