Here is my first batch.

[tinnesmith]

It's a pure crisco soap and it turned out well. The color took good but I guess it needs more fragrance oil. The scent is not strong enough.
I also just made a co, oo and canola oil soap. It would not take the blue color and turned out a murky color.

 

[Hazel]

It looks good. What FO did you use and what percent did you use?

 

[emilaid]

Looks good!!

I think most soapers use 0.5 ounce of FO/EO per pound of oil - though it does depend on how strong the FO/EO is and personal preference.

 

[Hazel]

I've been using 1 oz ppo and just recently read that for lavender to use 1.5 oz ppo.

Since my last batch of lavender/lemongrass kind of faded, I thought I'd try a slightly higher amount. It still falls into the IFRA recommendations.

I should mention that I haven't used FOs yet. I've only used EOs in the batches.

 

[April]

Create colour. Congratulations on your first batch.

Remember soaping is addictive.

Welcome to the skill.

Best regards,

 

[tinnesmith]

Thank you!
I used about 1.5 oz. of daystar stiletto blonde. The batch was 4 pounds.

Thanks on the color I am very happy with it.

 

[timbudtwo]

I've been using 1 oz ppo and just recently read that for lavender to use 1.5 oz ppo.

Since my last batch of lavender/lemongrass kind of faded, I thought I'd try a slightly higher amount. It still falls into the IFRA recommendations.

I should mention that I haven't used FOs yet. I've only used EOs in the batches.

1.5 oz!? I use 1oz and it makes my eyes water!

 

[Hazel]

Yes, it is strong smelling when added but I'm hoping the scent will not fade after a 6 week cure. This amount was recommended by another forum member in order to have a lasting scent.

I'm open to any tips which will help the scent last.

I actually think tinnesmith's 1.5 oz in 4 lbs is kind of low for a fragrance.

Please don't be offended, tinnesmith. This is just my opinion.

 

[tinnesmith]

Yes, it is strong smelling when added but I'm hoping the scent will not fade after a 6 week cure. This amount was recommended by another forum member in order to have a lasting scent.

I'm open to any tips which will help the scent last.

I actually think tinnesmith's 1.5 oz in 4 lbs is kind of low for a fragrance.

Please don't be offended, tinnesmith. This is just my opinion.

I am not offended at all. I am still learning. Next time I will try the whole 2 oz. and go from there.

 

[Hazel]

You may not want to try the entire 2 oz. What's the IFRA maximum use level for soap?

 

[Lynnz]

Welcome to the addiction now that you have started you may never want to stop

 

[honor435]

I always use 1 ounce per pound for fos( unless hp then 1/2 of that), but lavender eo, i would never use a higher amt, yikes that is some strong stuff! If you get quality lav you should be able to use less than 1oz per lb.

 

[Hazel]

Do you use anything to help anchor the scent?