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I haven't used a whole lot of different colorants but I have used some food coloring, tends to bleed on things. but it hasnt stained any of my test surfaces. However I would strongly recommend testing it in a hidden area of the tub/sink. Also I have used bramble berry's liquid non bleeding...

yeah I like using the calendula infusion in olive oil how ever I like to make a water based infusion for my dogs dry skin. It does wonders for his coat. :D

hehe. thanks.

hmm. I can't see tabitha's comment? Would using garlic harm the skin or mucus membranes? As much as I love pranks I would hate for it to be potentially harmful. thanks for the link deda

thanks for the links. You both got more useful info than I did in google. :lol:

I have a friend who wants me to make a gag gift soap. The gag is to be GARLIC scented. However I cannot find a supplier who has a garlic fragrance. Anyone know where I can find this? Or could I use garlic powder? Or would it be better if I smashed a clove and use that juice? Also would it be...

the oval shaped soap is actually a sponge that I put inside of a oval mold and poured soap into I lovede the way it turned out. I am so sorry about the late reply.

I was reading the everything soap making book and they stated that saffron was a great herb to use for color and fragrance. But it should be used only for special soaps. Is this reasoning due to pricing? Is there any medicinal "spelling" properties of saffron?

you can also add witch hazel to your soap along with the other ingredients that the other soaps have mentioned! :wink:

they are nice what are they scented as?

thanks. You can;t see it but I put three poppy seeds in the soap as fish food. The shells were bath bombs.lol.Each half was filled. I made a custom scent that I call Angel Kisses. The fish was watermelon.

oh. ok. Thanks, I haven't used salt but I have read that it can make the soap thicker.

you did a great job!

I was wondering what everyone is up to this holiday season, 8).. So I decided to start this thread so everyone can post/see pictures of the holiday madness. :lol: Here's a fwe pictures of some of what I have done I will post more pictures tomorrow. Sorry these didn't come out the best.

I have been reading about liquid concentrate bases. I want to make them but I need to understand a few things before I get started. I have read that I need to check the PH. of the soap. So what is the normal ph levels? Also I would be getting pre made liquid soap base, so would the ph test...

My guess would be " She uses pots to hold the goop and if water gets in, the goop may grow bacteria?"

it would be for melt and pour. I haven't had any recipes that called for one, but I was just curious in case I ever came across one that called for one.

would the mango oil be a must have? tghank you for your recipe

I was wondering if Phenonip is a good preservative for soaps?