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I like Crisco at maybe 20% for the lovely creamy quality it gives to soap. It may be solid, but I don't usually consider it a hard oil. I use the lard or the palm for those, along with my coconut.

After pouring the soaps, you can also stick them in the fridge or the freezer (if you're really serious) to prevent gel. Other than taking longer to set up, wait a few days longer before you test your soaps for zap. Ungelled soap means slower saponification.

I run my own soaping forum and belong to several other places on the web. I may not always respond, but I do read all of them. Consider me supportive in spirit if I'm not always physically posting. :)

I forego the coconut oil entirely and make a high % castor shampoo bar. My mother loves it for her shoulder length, color treated hair. She hasn't noticed the color fading any more than with synthetic detergent shampoo.

Hello and welcome. I will suggest the same Olive and coconut recipe to get your feet wet. Try using about 75%-80% Olive Oil and 20-25% Coconut. Go over to the tutorials section and read about Soapcalc and lye calculators. But, most of all.....have FUN! :)

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A belated Hello and WELCOME from Portland, OR! :)

Hello and welcome....however belated it is! :)

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Hello and welcome! :) I would love to hear how your Gram made soap....I collect ancient soaping and cookbooks online and love to see some of the old recipes.

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Hello and welcome from Portland, OR, USA. :)

Hey there! I know you! Welcome to SMF! :)

Hello and welcome.....I have yet to make a batch of liquid soap, although I really need to try it. :)

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Hello and welcome. Glad you're enjoying your newfound creative outlet! :)

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Probably not a good idea. You need to get something that is designed for CP soap.