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    Mold Liner Material

    Well...I got some and I have tired it. The only problem that I had with it on sample #1 mold...I cut it to fit the molds....it peeled off the wood...SO, tired a second mold with a different way....Just made a sharp edge for the bottom, and freezer paper for the ends....that way, works GREAT...
  2. K

    solids or swirls?

    Well, I sell into two totally different markets. One wants the natural look...they dont want dyes, colors, or anything like that. Then, the other market wants solid colors...blue, yellow, black and red are the colors I make for that market. I don't even use the same scents for each market...
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    2 Q - Nag Champa from Peak & best source for Palm oil?

    The palm I get is in 5 gallon buckets. I dont mind at all using them, I just have a spoon I use to stir with and get it out when its still runny. But, when it hard...I use an ice cream scoop. That is also what I use for the coconut oil. Though word of advise...get the old time ice cream...
  4. K

    goats milk question

    Since, all I make is goat milk soap. I can give you some pointers with working with milk in soap. First, I freeze my milk SOLID....right now I have about 120 pounds of milk frozen in the deep freeze. I weigh out the amount that I need for a batch...mine is 1 pound. So, I put the milk into...
  5. K

    First time, HP oven method ... got some questions!

    Lets see if I can explain it on how this all works... Basically want to see if I remember it from Chem classes. If you add an Acid(Vinegar) to a Base(Lye), you will get a reaction with heat...Think adding lye to water. But, when you add an acid to a base...you need to make sure you are...
  6. K

    Hello from New Jersey

    What part of New Jersey are you in Carebear? Between Trenton and Princeton here....as I call it...the land of McMansions!!!! Donnie...Philly just scares the BeJesus out of me. Want to go down that way sometime and look around, but, what I have heard it was a crazy city to drive in. Ken
  7. K

    Hello from New Jersey

    Well...I have been looking at this forum for sometime, and thought it was time for me to become a "real" member. So, here I am. I live in New Jersey, just outside of Trenton. Been making and selling soap for over 5 years now. Have a degree in Chemistry, it was my first Chemistry lab class...
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