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    New cut soap and biting off more than I can chew!

    This is just my 3rd batch and I thought I could make a "simple" two colored layered soap. Lol--simple it was not! At least not for a noob like myself. :) So while it didn't do what I intended, I like it. I'll stick to no color or one color for awhile while I learn. I do need to figure out how...
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    Grandmother's Soap Recipe

    This is so cool. Even if you probably shouldn't follow the recipe, how nice to know you are carrying on your grandmother's work. I have recipe books (for food, not soap) from both mine and my husband's grandmothers and I treasure them.
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    Two color soap?

    Ahhh...seems pretty simple! The picture of the cut bars is just something I found on Pinterest that I wanted to copy. Hopefully I can cut mine tomorrow.
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    Two color soap?

    So this is just my third batch of soap. Maybe I'm not ready for worrying about colors, but I thought this looked like it might be simple. :) I used the recipe I used the last time and so far the soap is behaving perfectly. After blending to trace, I added my eos, then separated a little less...
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    A graphic reminder of the dangers of lye

    Yeah--I was surprised by the strength of the fumes the last time I soaped. I mix my lye in my kitchen sink and there is a window just above the sink that I keep open. I may put a window fan blowing in reverse in that window next time as an added ventilation effort.
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    A graphic reminder of the dangers of lye

    I have very little influence over what my hair does or does not do. :) Putting that mask on and pushing it up on top of my head periodically when I stepped away from the soaping made it very enthusiastic looking. :shock:
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    A graphic reminder of the dangers of lye

    My husband works in a factory that processes dairy and he brought me home this great goggle/face shield combo, apron and gloves. I'm a newbie and have only made two batches. I wore a tank top here, but in hind sight, I think I will not do that again. Too much exposed skin. How do most of you...
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    My first batches

    These soaps are fantastic!
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    It's killing me.

    I will do this for sure!
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    It's killing me.

    Cut it!! It sat overnight out of the mold and I checked this morning. It was either cut this morning, or not until after work, 10 hours later. I was afraid it would get too hard, based on how much it hardened up overnight. I'm so happy with it! I didn't want it to gel, and it didn't. When I...
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    It's killing me.

    Yeah, I way underestimated how soft it actually was. I'm lucky the whole loaf didn't fall apart. For some reason I started this soapy journey thinking that it takes around 8-10 hours at the most in a mold before soap is ready to cut. Must've read it somewhere and absorbed it as gospel. I'm...
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    It's killing me.

    Really. I'm dying. I unmolded my soap, but it's too soft to cut. It's my second batch and I think it looks so pretty and I can't wait to see it in bars!! I don't know if soaping will make me a more patient person or a person who needs anti-anxiety meds! The too-soft soap
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    Book recommendations?

    Thanks all! I'm a voracious reader--my inclination is always to turn to a book for learning and information. What a fascinating craft this is, that the best source of information is within the community of crafters themselves. I'll look up the Scientific Soaping book, but also spend more time...
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    Book recommendations?

    I want to learn as much as possible! What books would you suggest?
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    Just tested first soap--a couple of questions!

    Thanks! I also have sunflower oil...not sure how it compares to grapeseed in cp...
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    Just tested first soap--a couple of questions!

    Lol! It was hard. I checked on my soap almost daily. I thought about singing it lullabies. :) I'm very intrigued by the "classic" soap idea. Now that my first batch wasn't a failure, I hope to start making some more frequently. I'll add that idea high in the list! Opinions on this updated...
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    Just tested first soap--a couple of questions!

    I'm pretty happy with my first soap! I'm glad I waited to do my second batch till I tried this though, because now I have a few questions about my recipe. I let the soap cure just a couple of days shy of 6 weeks before trying it. What I'm happy with: the hardness of the bar! It seems...
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    First time using my own soap :)

    I just tried my first ever soap! I feel giddy!! Glad to hear you are happy with your results! I'm glad you asked about the discoloration...I had the same question. I used honey-almond and vanilla FO.
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    The Oil Bar fragrances

    Where do you guys buy your fragrances? I thought their prices were reasonable! Lol!
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    The Oil Bar fragrances

    I live in central Ohio and we have a store here called The Oil Bar. They aren't a huge chain, but I think have a few locations around the country. I have bought oils for warmers from them for a few years. Now that im into soap, I wonder if their fragrance oils can be used for soap. They do use...
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