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I usually use about 6%. About.com has an article by David Fisher that explains a lot about the different oils, http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/soapm ... ngoils.htm He suggests 5%-8%. But I think experimenting is the 'fun' part of soap making. :wink:

That's what I was thinking, if there was a way to make your own (simplified) eggnog. But what a great experiment, thanks for sharing.

For soap I like Lavender 40/42, but I second the Bulgarian from NDA for lotions and other Bath & Body products

Welcome, this is a great place to learn!

welcome, goat milk soap is wonderful!

Welcome!

I'm Katherine Hepburn, I've been accused of thinking too much, but I don't know about being healthy in mind and body :-p

I use them for most of my supplies, I do CP and dabble in lotions and other B&B. They have really good quality. I'm in Canada and their warehouse is right around the corner from me so I save a lot on shipping since I just go pick up my order. Their prices are the best I've found, but that's...

Ditto!

Hello, from another Canadian!

My kids (and husband!) would go crazy for that soap!

I love loofas/luffas! I'm patiently waiting for next year to plant my seeds, I was too late this year. :(

Thank you for all your replies and GREAT advice! I do have PH test strips and didn't even think to use them. :oops: The batteries in my scale were fresh, so I knew it had to be something to do with me :wink: After much thinking (and hair pulling) I finally figured out what I did wrong! I feel...

Ok, I've searched and can't find an answer. I made my reg. batch of 20% PO & CO and 60% OO added my Lav. EO, like I have done a hundred times! After 24 hrs. I unmolded and cut, usually its still kinda soft at this point but I'm impatient. It wasn't soft, it was dry, not quite crumbly but...

Those soaps are beautiful!

I mix vinegar, baking soda, Dr. Bronner's liquid soap and water in a spray bottle, very carefully, otherwise you get a volcano. Spray it on and use the 'scrubbie' side of a sponge. Works great!

I get my Bubblegum FO from NDA. It soaps great and sticks well. It does discolor a bit, light brown but Titanium Dioxide helps.

ooooo, I love BC!

Yeah, I have one of those lists too. :(