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You could try it again with a thicker hanger, but don't take my word for it (I never tried the technique). It still looks good. :) Since it was said that the charcoal will make the soap thicker, why not layer the thinner portion on top of it? Or will that not work?

Straining it did not occur to me and a few of the bits looked like finely grated carrot left over from an empty salad bag. -_- It's a shame since the soap feels good in it's 2nd day of existence.

I think my combo has grounding & earthy qualities to it (frank & myrrh, patchouli) with a nice woodiness (cedarwood) and a touch of sweetness (benzoin). I can't tell you how much of what I used only because it was a work in progress that I messed up when I mistook listia for the cedarwood :-(...

I finally made a 100% olive soap utilizing OO pomace, half & half, and carrot puree. I just cut it a little earlier and it came out nicely. However, I found that bits of carrot was not purreed (I thought I pureed it perfectly) and I am at a loss as to what to do. I don't want to leave the soap...

Why would liquid soap be harder if it utilizes KOH in addition to a lot of CO? I never made a liquid soap with KOH, just a snot-like liquid soap from residual NaOH soap as an experiment.

Why not try to make a HP soap? Those are the soaps that you can use a day or two after they are made, though they can still benefit from a nice cure.

:) I just looked up the difference between cinnamon bark & cinnamon leaf. E how confirmed what you said while livestrong.com compares cinnamon leaf to cinnamon bark. Since this site gave a clear indication on how both EOs are used. In the end, your right on one thing: cinnamon bark is not well...

YES! Thank you for the idea, especially since I live within walking distance of a store that sells frankincense & myrrh. :D

I don't have anise or clary sage, but I do have patchouli, clove, & cinnamon bark among other oils. :) That sounds like an interesting line-up too so I'll wait it out to try. Here is one of my favorite combos: frankincense myrrh benzoin patchouli cedarwood (before my reaction came about) :(...

Here is a list of what I tried: baby food: mango, carrot, pear, banana. infusions: black tea, green tea, white tea/herbal mix, chamomile, peppermint, coffee. beer: Guinness Stout, Blue Moon Rounded, Six Point Resin, Modela Negra (I hope I spelled it right). dairy: 2%yogurt, half & half...

It depends on your preferences, but I'd suggest diluting the FO's if you are just starting to use a diffuser. You never know whether you will have an allergic reaction or sensitivity to an oil. The same applies to EOs btw.

I think I had that moment earlier with my carrot-beer soap. It overheated, inflated, and I had a "genius" thought of mixing the soap about to fix it. It looks worse now than if I had left it alone. :neutral: Ya win some, ya lose some.

Thank you for the tip! :clap: It shall not be long... :twisted:

the soap looks like it's depicting a city, but very nice, especially for a first cp. Congratulations! :D

http://www.soap-making-resource.com/rosemary-oleoresin.html http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/ProductFilter.aspx?FBK=Rosemary+Oleoresin&x=41&y=10 These are the only two sites I remember seeing ROE sold.

This is interesting. I have never used coffee butter, but it now sounds like another infusion that one could make if they wanted. Very interesting and helpful. :)

It looks good enough to eat and I have yet to eat breakfast. :smile:

I think you may as well drop it as you already informed them about your issue and the need for clear differentiation of FOs & EOs. It's on them if they chose to not make a clear distinction.

Thank you for your replies. It makes me sad only because I primarily wanted to try a different pest control (Peppermint it #1 so far). However, I am grateful that I have a friend that will take them. :) @Susie: I already have an appointment with one coming up (it's quite the coincidence that...

Agreed! @doriettefarm: it looks like it will be a lovely soap. :)