Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year! We are looking forward to a year full of great new changes and additions most of which will be...
Does anyone know of any mailing lists I can get on to watch for specials in the soap industry (free shipping, discounts, essential oil sales, etc)? Any info ...
Hi everyone and happy new year! I have a question on how to use coconut milk in soaping. I tried using it in place of water in my recipe, I mixed it with the ...
Has anyone ever tried making a green tea soap? Any suggestions. I was thinking of boiling a good amount of green tea into my water and letting it cool before...
One more question for you guys. I recently used both Olive Ol thqat I bought from a soap dealer, and I used Pomice olive oil. is the grade a& B much better...
That sounds like a great idea. Also, you could infuse your oil with it about two weeks prior to using it. Infuse it by sunlight. Shere' www.nature-zone.com ...
Oh Yeah, Maybe you could even leave some of the herb in it for looks. Shere' www.nature-zone.com ... From: Shere Akery That sounds like a great idea. Also,...
Hi Kevin, I've found the only difference between pomace and other olive oils, besides the price, is pomace traces much faster. It can be fairly green...
Sorry about the cross posting, but I couldn't remember which club was discussing this awhile back, I searched the archives and couldn't find it. I am looking...
Thanks! I'll try infusing the oil that sounds like a great idea. Do i just put the green tea nad oil in a sealed jar and leave it in front of a sun facing...
Hello, Yes, If you can take a glass jar and pack it with the herbs, then make sure you have enough room to pour into the jar. Pour your oil into the jar until...
Kevin, This is how I make mine. But if you do it this way be sure the tea is cold. The only time I have ever gotten a "lye Volcano" is when I had the tea...
Hey guys, Thanks to everyone for all of your help! This is the recipe i cam up with for the tea Soap. I'm going to infuse the olive oil as suggested, and...
... wrote: Hi everyone and happy new year! I have a question on how to use coconut milk in soaping. I tried using it in place of water in my recipe, I mixed it...
I have several jars of infused oils on the shelf that are ready to be drained. What are some of the ways you can accomplish that? I tried using a white cloth...
Hi Kevin, Your recipe sounds nice- please report on how much the scent stays after curing- I am dying to know! LOL I don't think the honey will "hurt" but be...
If everything was melted then my guess is it could be the water temp- did you use a blend of oils- like some butters and oils? I always warm my water up and...
Sorry- I did write an intro before but I see it didn't post... My name is Willow and I am glad to have found you guys- seen some of you around on other posts....
Hello I am just learning about making body soaps. I have always loved smells and the thought of making my own is exciting. With this process I want to learn...
Angie, When I strain my oils it depends on how much "stuff" I want to leave in the oil. Like, for instance, the green tea...since I am going to put some of...
Angie, The tea water does not turn black, it is a dark green that lightens when stickblended in the oil. It is the tea itself that truns black. That is why...
Welcome Willow and Gisele :) You can make soap as cheap or expensive as you want to. For instance pure castile soap is just olive oil water and lye. When you...
Hi All, I'm a melt and pour soap maker and I'm looking for a banana soap recipe. Are they any that you all could share? Could I use banana oil for this? ...
I make a CP banana soap. I don't use any banana oil (didn't know there was any, actually...I'm curious to learn more), but use mashed banana instead. No...
I am just learn about the different types of soap. Please excuse my ignorance. What is the difference between soap made of glycerin and lye? What is...
In a message dated 1/4/2004 12:37:14 PM Central Standard Time, doctorhawk@... writes: glycerin you cut it up put it in the microwave and aide oils. ...
Melt and pour glycerin has been made for you already basically. You cut it up, melt it carefully in the microwave or double boiler, add color and scent, and ...
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