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If I use palm kernel oil to make liquid soap it comes out clear. It's also clear when I use it with sunflower oil. I do use the glycerin method because I don't like to cook it for a long time.

thank you so much! Rich

Hola IrishLass. You mentioned that both of your recipes were posted in this section somewhere but i couldn't find them. Could you send a link to my email at [email protected]? I use the glycerin method too and want to thicken my soap somehow. Thanks for any info! Rich Tinamastes, Costa...

Hello, I've been experimenting making a lot of glycerin method liquid soap lately thanks to all the good advice on this forum. Thanks for sharing so generously! In an effort to create the best recipes I have been using just one oil at a time to make a paste and have made 100% pastes out of...

got it, thanks! which is the best type of olive oil to use (it looks so expensive)? is pomace a good option? where is a good source for the oils? thanks! Richie D "If you watch the video they are listed. They are- but I wrote it down also! It was: glycerine 6 ounces KOH 3 ounces OO 13 ounces CO...

does anyone know the exact quantities for the ingredients used in that video? Thanks! RichieD

Hi All, I am looking around the web for the best (in terms of quality and prices) suppliers for ingredients and wondered if you all are wiling to share favorite sources of oils, essential oils, lye, glycerin, etc. Thanks! Richie Santa Fe, NM

great tip, I'll check it out, thank you so much! richie

thanks for all the great info everybody! that really helps. Richie

Hello, I would like to try the glycerin method to make liquid soap. I've understand that the price of glycerin is an issue though. I am trying to find glycerin at a good price. Is 5 gallons for $70 plus shipping about as cheap as it gets? http://www.aaa-chemicals.com/glveusp35po.html That's...

i have paid to access her lessons, too and really liked them, both the videos and the pdfs. it what really got me started making soaps along with Catherine Failors´s books. Richie

Wow, thanks everybody for kindly answering. i knew it would be a good idea to join this forum! i hope to contribute more in the future as I learn. Thanks Vanessa for the details on using glycerin to dissolve the KOH instead of water. I have a few questions about that in bold below: You said...

yes, i've read about that and will try it today. thanks!

Hello, I am trying to minimize cooking time to save energy and time. For my needs the soap doesn't need to be perfectly transparent. I've read at a webpage online http://ourlifesimplified.com/house/soap-recipes/homemade-liquid-soap-the-easy-way/#axzz2RfOWCf9J that once the paste is cooked...

Hello, I made my first single oil liquid soap with palm kernel oil only. Listed down below are the recipe details. My concern is the 2-3" of foam on the top of the soap (it's in a clear jar). Underneath the foam the soap is translucent. The foam is still there even after sitting for a week. If...