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Dennis, thank for sharing! I normally buy my Olive Oil from Sam's club.

Hi all....I have been adding salt to my aloe vera juice prior to my lye and I was wondering if I could add sugar as well? Not sure if they two will react badly or is it worth a try to add salt for hardness and sugar but bubbles. I normally use Castor oil (5%) per batch but was just thinking of...

Been using it on my tablet for almost a year with no problems. I really like it and so do the customers. The fees are reasonable.

I have to agree with Carebear on this one. When I purchased unrefined from three different vendors, I have found all kinds of things in it! I normally purchase the unrefined because of cost but I have to melt and strain it a couple of times to get everything out!

OMG.....Dennis is back!!! Hey Dennis, where have you been?

I used 1 oz ppo as well and I was wondering if I should up that a bit. I have had a few people we have asked for a strong scented soap and I was thinking of upping the amount to 1.5 oz ppo.

Once in the mold, I put my soap uncovered in the oven at 170 degrees for about 4 hours (I cut the oven off once the soap is in there). When I unmold after about 8 hours, I just sit the soaps on the rack and let them cure. So, what I should do is place parchment paper over them while they are...

I am seriously thinking of finding another oil perhaps Avocado Oil in place of Shea Butter in my soaps. I am convinced that the Shea Butter is what is causing ASH. The few soaps I have made without Shea Butter normally do not have the thick ash as the others with Shea Butter do. Does anyone...

So, I was thinking of trying something different and adding pumpkin puree to one of my new soaps I am trying to make and was wondering when and how much puree I should use. Do I add it at trace? If so, how much? Not sure if this is going to turn out the way I am expecting but I am willing...

I have to truly say I do not like straight Lavender either....I used Lavender with a little vanilla because I get people asking for it. For the past two craft fairs, I have gotten requests for Patchouli so I broke down and ordered some.....YUCK!!! I guess it is a matter of preference so I...

I have not dared to venture into making my own lotion as of yet but I am really interested in practicing. Do any of you know of any good tutorials out there that can help formulate a good basic recipe to begin with?

I truly don't want to sue this lady, I understand that things happen. I as a soapmaker and seller would hate it if someone sued me for a honest mistake. I just wanted to inform her of what happened especially since they said it looks like a chemical burn. The outside of my eye lid is starting...

Too funny!

To be honest, I never knew CP soap could burn so bad! I contacted the vendor and she of course denied that her shampoo bar could have ever caused this type of damage but when I offered to fax her the medical reports from the clinic, she offered to give me my money back. I informed her that I...

Okay, I broke down and purchased a shampoo bar from a vendor at a local craft fair two weeks ago because I was dying to see what it was all about...I have heard so many great things so I wanted to try one. While washing my hair in the shower, I accidentially got some of the soap in my...

Whatever is cheaper, there really is no difference. I have used both with the same results.

I have never heard of a soap beveler....how does it work?

I use a cigar band as well and I use a glue stick to seal it together and then before I send them out, I shrink wrap them so that the ends are still exposed.

I used to soap at 100 degrees but now I soap at room temperature and to be honest, I have never had a problem with false trace. I normally heat my oils and mix my lye and let them both sit for about 3 hours and then mix and blend......no problems yet. After I had that horrible soap volcano one...