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    New Soaper...Old Questions??

    Ya, this smartblend isn't working out......Mitigated disasters are EXCELLENT learning opportunities. 2 batches of 18 bars a pop for nadda...O well. What percentage of EVOO to Coconut oil do you prefer?
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    New Soaper...Old Questions??

    Add "PALM FRUIT*" to the label..eliminate the soy redundancy..add lactic acid from sugar beets, and 100% natural coloring, then the label would absolutely be accurate. SAP value will be imposable to attain then...going to have to use different oils.
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    New Soaper...Old Questions??

    Would I have to get more accurate then. Soy, Canola, Olive Oil, Vegetable Oil, Lye and Water? That's exactly what is in it.
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    New Soaper...Old Questions??

    Yes, I run it through the calculator every time...BUT..as mentioned earlier the mystery here is the break down of the Smartblend I'm using for the other 45%...seems hopeless, if it already has water in it, and you don't know the percentages...Your just shooting in the dark. The batches are...
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    New Soaper...Old Questions??

    Don't feel bad, neither did I! lol I just broke it down symmetrically in the calculator. Thinking it would work out....the 55% crisco should toughen it up. Seems like canola oil is the culprit, and the additional water. Doesn't seem too bad, just takes FOREVER to get solid.. I say forever...
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    New Soaper...Old Questions??

    So bang on, I'd be willing to bet that the percentages will vary with a blended cheap oil like this..depending on the market value of each component at any given moment. While waiting, I did a one pound batch with 55% Crisco...just to see what would happen. Same water, same lye ratio for a...
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    New Soaper...Old Questions??

    Smart Balance Omega http://www.smartbalance.com/OilsFamily.aspx Does anyone have experience with this oil for making soap. I thought it would be a nice way to get a blended oil cheaply for soap, but I'm starting to question it's ability as an oil base. It seems the soaps are just too...
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