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Thanks, I will check it out. The ph was somewhere between 8-9 color-wise, but most of my test strip experience has been with pool water, not soap.Glad you were able to save it! Just know that it is a scientific impossibility for a true (lye-based) soap to be at pH of 8. Below 9, it begins separating into a mess of oily fatty acids. If you are using inexpensive test strips, those are known to be several points lower than actual pH. You can read more about that here.
But I do make a lot of donated products our annual ladies' retreat, and annual Christmas luncheon. So I'm always looking for a bargain, or better yet, FREE.
Those strips are definitely not going to be accurate for soap. If you get a chance to check out the article I referenced, that provides a lot more information. Since pH-testing doesn't tell you whether it is lye-heavy or not, you may decide it isn't worth the time or even the minimal cost of the strips.Thanks, I will check it out. The ph was somewhere between 8-9 color-wise, but most of my test strip experience has been with pool water, not soap.
It’s been about a month since I made this soap, but today I beveled the edges. I think I have finally nailed the watermelon colors I have been after! Thanks for all the advice along the way!I made a double batch of Watermelon Soap. I feel like this is all I post, but I’m still on the quest to find the colors I’m trying for in the main part. This time, I used NS Trial by Fire for most of it, and some BB Rose Pearl. Fingers crossed….
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.....'bout time!What soapy thing today - had a shower with soap .hehe
Can’t wait to see your soap, @RelleWhat soapy thing today - I made soap and also had a shower with soap .hehe
Having another one today AND washing my hair , before going to the doctor, dh said I can put my head out the window of the car, on the way to get it dry. Better get sorted, running out of time.....'bout time!
That is in my signature and what I believe, however I must have killed someone in my past life and paying for it now. I think I should add - no good deed goes unpunished into my sig line as well.Ah... what goes around comes around
Yes, that is how I feel sometimes — no good deed goes unpunished!That is in my signature and what I believe, however I must have killed someone in my past life and paying for it now. I think I should add - no good deed goes unpunished into my sig line as well.
Orange is pretty too!I thought I was so special today! Intended to make a large (for me) batch of salt soap made with paprika infused OO! I also was trying to figure out how to use 40x aloe powder. (yes, should be simple but I can't do ANYTHING past basic math. Percentages and ratios make my head spin. And not it a good way!!) Don't try and do two different things at the same time. I managed to add the aloe to my red soap which of course turned it orange . Oh well - guess I get to make more soap!!
Yes it is!!!Orange is pretty too!
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