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I'd love to know how numbers 3 and 4 turned out. Pictures would be great too.

Sounds like Vit. E drops may be the way to go for a short period of time at least. Thanks!

How would one know if a bar has gone DOS?

Interesting...I've ordered some Vit. E to add just in case. Since I'm a new soaper there's still tons to learn. Thanks all!

I've been looking at recipes from various websites and am wondering if for a Goat Milk recipe sunflower oil is preferred to soybean oil and why. Is it a personal presence?

All wonderful guidance. Hanks so much! I appreciate it.

I have a group of folks ready to test the various soaps I made, 15 folks as a matter of fact. I know what I like in a soap and am wanting input from others. I would like to put together a short questionnaire for each tester to complete after they've used the various soaps. Has anyone used...

Thanks y'all. Very helpful and informative. I'm leaning toward the naturals myself and wanted to see what a few others were experiencing. Day before yesterday I mixed up a 1.5lb. brick of my GM soap with a cocoa and spice tea blend. Threw the liquid and spices at trace. I didn't discount...

Thanks Normajean!

I've been looking at the different options for coloring soap batter. From those with experience, please describe your experiences with color options, what color media you've chosen and why, do the "Pretty" soaps sell more during the holiday or year 'round? Overall, guidance is the area of...

Today is a very special day. After testing various measurements, oils, HP, CP, and what-not, I believe I've reached my first goal. Goat Milk with Oatmeal Handmade Soap. So off to 30 days curing time then a few family and friends to try and evaluate. Goal two in the works.

I love your organization skills. Mine are much the same. First get everything together in my work area. I tend to do the same when I'm cooking a meal. The sink is clear so I can toss used container easily and not have to worry about husband/pets getting burned or contaminating the rest of the...

So I've now made four batches of soap, two HP and two CP. Three of the four are Goat Milk and Oatmeal. Trying to find the perfect recipe that includes: Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Soybean Oil, and beeswax. This last batch I decided to try reserving a small amount of the oil mixture to mix with...

Thanks all for the hints and encouragement. Only two days into making soap and all hints and tip are welcome and appreciated.

I'm learning patience every day of my life, Efficacious Gentleman. I do enjoy a good analogy too. Today, I made a two pound batch of Goat Milk with Oatmeal. Once again HP. Once again I need to add moisture and Shea Butter. Just had to jump in and work with goat milk. I'm known for jumping...

Here's the first soap I've ever made. A little too creamy and soft for my liking, but there's a lot to learn and nowhere to go but up.

Just did the zap test and no zap, just tastes like soap. This is a good thing! Here's the recipe including adjustments: All measured in ozs. Oil in the crock pot: 18 ozs - Olive Oil 8 ozs - Coconut Oil 6 ozs -Palm Oil 1oz Castor Oil Temp. - 105 Lye - 4.8 Ozs Distiller Water - 10 ozs. Temp...

Ok, so I've added 3ozs Shea Butter, 5ozs water, and 2ozs olive oil. It's bee cooking on low for 3 hours. Should I go ahead and put it in a mold or just trash it?

I followed a recipe from Alicia Grosso's "The Everything Soapmaking Book" page 90. So, I can't add some Shea Butter now? RATS! First lesson learned. The ph strip is saying 6 and I understand it needs in the 7 and 10 range.

I am very much a newbie. My first batch is cooking in a big crockpot. My question is about too much mixing with a stick blender. I blended the oils and lye/water solution until it was like a thick gravy. I then stirred in ground oatmeal. The recipe is: 4.8ozs lye, 10ozs. Water and 1lb, 2ozs...