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Ran into a relative at a craft fair. While on the road this weekend. Her girlfriend who makes soap also, had a table. On the way over for an introduction. "Oh, by the way. You know her husband." So and so. Took me a minute, but wow. So and so, her father and I. All worked together over 35...

If your water jugs were full. That would suck up alot of heat. Maybe a couple pieces of scrap 1x4 instead of jugs. Any pics?

Hi, I've not used it yet. But do not believe you can use it. Similar to micas. Bought mine to infuse OO with. Holly from Ytube University. Has a video on olive oil infusion. And many vids using the infused OO. Hope it helps a little.

Lol, descriptions are pretty much spot on.

Hi, when I used frozen gm. It didn't seem to happen or was as noticeable. But non frozen would react this way. For me as well. That's why I switched over to powdered gm. Had same results with coconut milk. Just noticed you're lye percentage post above. That's ALOT of gm. That much gm would...

Evaporated or powdered goats milk? Also, could it have to do with the fats. In the goat's milk starting to saponify? Which it does anyway. But just more noticeable. With just lye and milk alone?

Hi, WSP, wholesale supply plus list it.

Hi, yes, pomace olive oil is known to accelerate trace. If you want time to play. Use Regular or extra virgin olive oil.

Hi, @Vicki C plymouth had some on the shelf last Friday morning. But that's almost an hour from you. "melting in transit"..... what are we going to do with it. When we get our hands on it? Melt it in a micro wave......... Happy soaping

I reuse the buckets for all sorts of things. Nice handy size. Thanks for the heads-up @MichaelP

hello and welcome to this addiction. Just out of curiosity. What is the lye concentration now?? I master batch lye at 1:1 (water:lye). Then add (top off) with whatever kind of liquid, I am using to complete the water portion of my recipe. Ex. water, milk, avj, coffee....... red bull I use the...

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Hi, you might try lowering your "water:lye ratio" to 2.0:1 also. My test batches are 500 grams. Alot less materials, when something goes south. Welcome!

You can also shorten an existing mold. With a diy partition of some type. When down sizing. If it's a silicone mold. Just line with freezer paper. After you shorten it. A super fat of 3% is a good starting point also. Was not mentioned in original post. Hth. May the soap be with you. Good luck.

Reminds me of " mother of pearl". Coloring you see on sea shells.

Another one bites the dust. Lessons learned, fun had. Thanks!

Toughest part of the challenge. Voting! Never easy. Beauty in symplicity.

How about changing his diet? To start. Start at the source. Don't have any hair left. So I cannot help with shampoo bar. Sorry.

Look like glycerin rivers. What was your water:lye ratio? Using less water helps.

Hi, a simple lotion bar recipe would work. Beeswax, oil, butter. A bit of vitamin e also. Sorry not much help. Never went down that rabbit hole.