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Thanks guys for the info. Will try and remember to post pics (when I get soap made)

I want to try a making a cake soap. I have heard silicone molds work quite well. Does anyone have tips for soap making using a bundt cake mold. I am a little leary, will the soap release easily? should I coat mold with vaseline or something else for easy release? I want to make a...

Regular cutter OK I made salt bars for the first time. I suggest cutting when they are still hot (but firm).Too long and they will be to hard to cut, I learned this the hard way. ( had to rebatch) I used my regular stainless steel cutter and no problem. Good Luck

Powdered chlorophyll So, in case thats all I can find at the health store, powdered will work too. Great! I'm so glad I joined this forum, I am learning sooooo much good stuff. Thanks Maria

Liquid Chlorophyll I've been told liquid chlorophyll produces a very nice green. Cant say from experience, but I am going to try. Seems you can buy in vitamin and health stores. I like to stick with natural colorant too.

Live and learn Hey carebear, life would be boring without our little traumas! I just finished rebatching the last of the soap and it's really pretty, I used Lavender eo and a bit of alkanet root, its a pretty mauve. Cant wait to try, hope they are as great as everyone is raving about

Thanks Kitn, not only did I save my batch but I learned how to rebatch. All in all a good day.

Microwave worked In case anyone interested, thought I would post my little experiment. I microwaved with a little water at intervals of 30 seconds on full power. Melted down about 1/2 lb. Poured into small mold and cut within minutes. It worked. Grating that hard salt soap is really...

But what do I do now Hi Carebear: Thanks for your reply, I realize now my mistake, I should have cut much sooner. But too late for that, any suggestions. Can I rebatch.

Mized at around 110 Just adding to my first post. Used 80% coconut, castor and corn oil. Mixed at 110.

I made my first salt bar. Tried to cut after 12 hrs in mold and now its crumbly and falls apart when cutting. I think I should have cut sooner, like about 2 hrs afters pouring, right? Question is, what do I do now? Please can anybody shed some light on this predicament I'm in. (Darn...

Silk tag on scarf The tag on the scarf said 100% silk, hmmm could it have been fake.

Ok I tried, no luck I had a silk scarf, and cut into teeny tiny pieces and added to lye solution, silk wouldnt dissolve, just floated around and around and around. Now before everyone laughs their head off, was I way out on this one. New to soaping, so give my a break eh! Nancy

receipe? Hi sygrid Soap ready the next day, that's amazing. I'm very intrigued, would you mind sharing your receipe? Nancy

Co-ordinating scents I'm new to soaping and just used lemon on a batch and orange on another, the scents really faded, now I know why, learn something new everyday. Here's some that might go with lemon - at least thats what Im told Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Juniper...

Less water? Xraygirl- you suggest less water, please explain why that would help. I'm new to soap making so just trying to understand. If the water evaporates as soap cures then why would less water help.

Coconut online yes, I can order online, guess thats what I will do.

Recipe 28oz olive oil, 15oz crisco, 4.5oz castor oil, 14oz water and 6 oz lye. Coconut oil is difficult to find in my area ( I live in a small town), the other oils are readily available. Thanks for the info on the crochet soap dish, I just might try one.

Crochet soap dish Wow! a crochet soap dish, that sounds really interesting. I love to crochet, can you explain more, how to make for example. Does anyone think I should try a different receipe, or perhaps try a better one that produces a hardier bar. Thanks guys for your help.

At least 4 weeks I made it May 17th. Now mind you, we have 4 people using the shower daily. Maybe its just a very damp moist environment that's the culprit.