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Here's the test batch from last night. Despite the terrible picture quality, they actually came out really cute! These bases had been curing for 2.5 weeks. Based on info I found in various older posts, I popped them in the oven at 170F for about 5 minutes, scored the tops, and poured the...

Hello lovely soapers, I hope everyone is having a blast gearing up for the holidays! I wanted to make the Brambleberry gingerbread cake CP project as a gift for family and friends this year...

For @LakeWater and others who sell at craft fairs and farmer's markets, do you ever get DOS on bars that have been out in the heat and sun at market a few times? Many people have said heat and humidity can cause DOS on just about any bar, which makes me wonder how people who sell outside...

@justsomeguy is RO filtered water something your purchase? If so, where? I think my in-laws have a built-in RO filter in their home but we do not. @LakeWater yes, I've definitely heard that about FOs too! Unfortunately in my case, I made a few batches of "pure & simple" bars with ZERO additives...

I suppose I could weigh an empty container (if I can find one) to get a better idea of the weight of the oil that's left... I don't have a lot of options for containers to pour the remaining oils into. Didn't want to be inexact and then cause myself more issues. @justsomeguy - potentially...

Most containers of my bulk oils were already approaching empty when the ROE arrived. Since I haven't used it yet, I wasn't confident adding it to the already opened bottles. Once I order new oils, I'll add the ROE upon opening so I know exactly how much I need. I'm planning on doing between...

@cmzaha, thank you for your reply. With all due respect, I was hoping more for input on the overall process as it relates to development of DOS rather than the particulars of that recipe formulation, but I very much appreciate hearing different perspectives, so thank you! I would be curious to...

Thank you for your kind words and thoughtful question. I keep all of my bulk liquid oils in their original containers. It's a bit more of a pain to measure out small amounts, but I worry about spilling them during a transfer and feel like their original containers probably have better seals than...

Thank you for the kind words! ❤️

Hello lovely soapers, It's been a while since I've posted and I hope everyone is well. I posted a thread in the beginner's forum about DOS back in May and after a lot of research and encouraging and supportive feedback from the community, I thought I had kicked the problem to the curb. Alas...

Hello lovely soapers, I recently had a few batches of soap get DOS (they truly are dreadful!) and while I know that I accidentally used a *very* old castor oil in those batches, I'm still not 110% sure that there wasn't something else going on. After chatting with some of the experienced...

@DeeAnna , thank you! It does look like sodium gluconate would fit the bill for my clientele. Looks like a large number of larger scale "natural" companies (like Tom's of Maine) use it as their chelator of choice for personal cosmetics. In your experience, would the combination of ROE in...

@DeeAnna , thank you for sharing all of that information. I've spent a lot of time perusing the forums over the last few days and I'm sure you must get tired of saying the same thing over and over again... this newbie very much appreciates your input. This will come as no shock to any of the...

Hello lovely soapers, I'm in the market you purchase some ROE to add to my CP soaps and any new bulk liquid oils I purchase. Where do you all get your ROE from? Do you have a favorite reputable source (for ROE or other bulk oils and additives)? A brief search looks like Wholesale Supplies...

@Shelley D , @AliOop , @justsomeguy , and everyone who has offered their insight on this topic - you all are wonderful! Thank you so much for taking the time to offer your perspectives. I'm so glad to have found this community of folks willing to offer their varied experiences and knowledge. It...

@AliOop , I hadn't even thought of that, but you're probably right! Aside from a honey bar I've been practicing with, all of my other soaps would be considered vegan. I'll have to dig into that idea further!

@DeeAnna and @paradisi , ha! Your two responses pretty much sum up what I was expecting. Very good point about there being no widely accepted definition of the term "natural." Sadly, even for things that are clearly defined and generally accepted and regulated, there can still be an immense...

@Becky1024 , excellent, great to have a chemist on the team! Thanks!

Morning all, Beginner soaper here, not selling at this point but that is my goal eventually. I'll preface my question by saying that I realize this topic has the potential for lots of different opinions - I'm simply looking for different perspectives for my own knowledge and education. I've...

@AliOop , thanks for the tip! And good timing. I was literally watching a video about using lye concentration vs. water as % oils vs. lye:water ratio right after I posted that message 🙃