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Every picture I see I Ooo and Ahhh or it. Wow, these pics are amazing!

Very true... Maybe I'll give it a try. Thanks :)

Hi there and welcome back. Life does get hectic, but I hope things have settled down a bit for you.

My Walmart, Target and the grocery store doesn't carry lard, bummer. After reading so many posts raving about it, I feel like I'm missing something if I dont give it a try.

I like the idea of a New Years soap too, but only being I have 1 batch under my belt, I'd better hold off and try it another time. I'd love to get to the day where I have so many soaps to try I'm not chomping at the bit to use one that is curing.

Thanks! Wow, I'm having a hard time waiting 4 weeks for my first batch...can't imagine a year!

Sorry, Im a real newbie....does this mean an all Olive oil soap? And it needs to cure for a full year? :/

Hi there and welcome. I'm new here as well and learning very quickly...there is definitely a ton of info here!

I actually had to stop at the Dollar store on my way home and found a nice 8 cup bowl that is deeper then the one I tried last night. Hoping this helps with the splatters...and I will be sure to keep an eye on the stick dome!

Congrats on your first batch! Woohoo! I just did my very first too last night, so excited to cut this bad boy. :) I used Olive, Coconut, Palm and Castor oils for my first batch. I planned to tweak these slightly to try my 2nd and 3rd batches too as I'm like you and want to find a good recipe...

I did start with the blender right at the bottom and that worked out, but noticed that when I tried to move it around is when I got the splatters. I wasn't sure if the blender could stay right on the bottom and be ok. The curved part was fully covered to begin with, but as I moved it it would...

After the family went to bed, I finally got the courage and I whipped up my first batch. I was a little nervous with the lye, but used all the safety tips, mixed it outside and it turned out just fine. What I didn't like was when I went to stick blend my oils and lye water, I pulsed it a few...

Thank you all for the warm welcomes!

Newbie here from NY. I'm super excited to begin this fun journey of soapmaking! There is so much great info here!! Looking forward to learning it all :)