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    What soapy thing have you done today?

    I'm just too excited, my hubby made two wooden loaf molds for me. They each hold about ten pounds. This is a huge step up for me since I have been using a two pound mold for the last four months. I was so excited I went to work immediately filling up the molds. I would have to say it has been...
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    Is this a disaster or what?

    Yep, I melted the entire bag before measuring. I did add a fragrance oil that I failed to mention. Which as I think about it like KristaY mentioned it did accelerate trace. I was in such a hurry to get it in the mold because it was getting really thick I'm sure it could have been mixed better...
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    Is this a disaster or what?

    Hope this picture will help a little more. I used 8oz each of the following oils. Coconut, Palm & Olive. I did not use any additional additives. I did use an oxide for coloring. I did not do the zap test, as I'm a little nervous about doing it.
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    Is this a disaster or what?

    This is my first batch of cold process soap. I let it sit for 36 hours and them cut it this morning. The inside on some bars looks a little odd(white spots). Could this potentially be lye? I hope the attached picture is clear enough to see the spots.
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    I forgot to spray the soap with alcohol

    I made my first batch of cold process soap tonight and I'm super excited! I forgot to spray the top with alcohol after I put it in the mold. It's been "baking" about an hour. Can I still spray it?
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