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I recently received a little of this and was wondering how I can use it. If anyone has used it before, I would sure like to know about this. How did you use it, in what product, what were the results, etc. TIA cottoncandy

I have some White Willow Bark that I would like to use in a balm for my moms hands. It is powder form. Should I infuse this in oil or I have read to infuse in water. I have some Arnica already infused in Oil, can I use some of this and add the Willow to it. Any help will be appreciated. cottoncandy

I have a recipe for some roll-on oil for menstrual pain. It calls for linden blossom. It is a blend of this and other oils. I need about 3/4 of an ounce. I cannot afford Linden Blossom Absolute. I need to know if I infuse dried linden blossom in Olive or some other light oil, can I use this in place of the absolute. Any help is appreciated, as I really would like to make this for my daughter. She has terrible pains every month that sometimes nearly disable her. TIA cottoncandy

Yes, it is almost exactly like mine. I like the idea of the coffee. Think I will try yours. Mine just said pumice, not how much or when. Thanks for the quick answers and help. cottoncandy

I would like to make a pumice soap for my son. He drives a log truck and comes home really greasy most times. I have a pretty good recipe, but I would like to add some pumice to it. I have never used it, but I have some fine ground and would like to use it, but I don't know how much I should add. If anyone has used this please let me know how much to add. My recipe makes 2 pounds of soap. Also, when do I add the pumice? Do I add it at trace or mix with my oils? Any and all help is very greatly appreciated. olive oil 47% coconut oil 23.5% palm oil 23.5% lanolin added at trace 6% Sandalwood Fragrance oil TIA cottoncandy

I read on another forum about using Lechitin (spelling) in soap when using a fast tracing FO. I have not tried it, but do have some on order. I was just wondering if anybody here has tried it and if so what was the results. I have a couple of scents that trace fast and am going to try it in one. If anyone has tried this, was is successfull? If not, I will post my results after I try it.

Guess I am kinda late reading this post. If you are still having trouble locating the cornmeal, look at this site on eBay. I buy some stuff from her and always get good quality, quick shipping and very friendly service. She sells in small amounts so you can try stuff before you buy a large quantity. eBay Seller: patriciameeks: Home Arts Crafts, Natural Homeopathic Remedies items on eBay.com Hope this helps a little. Cottoncandy

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!!! These are so incredibly easy. Can't tell you how many hours I spent trying to do this, and now I can do it in a few minutes. You really made my day, and they fit my soap perfectly. Thanks again cottoncandy :yay: :yay:

I would also like the word. I have been trying for some time to get one made, unsuccessfully I might add. TIA cottoncandy

After I took it out of the mold and let it sit on the counter, if firmed up very nice. Smells awesome. After about an hour on the counter, I was able to cut it and got perfect bars. I just don't understand why it didn't go to gel. That kinda threw me. I got this recipe from someone else, and since it was new for me, I followed it the first time, so I don't know why so much castor. I don't normally use that much. Next time I will cut it down. Thank you ladies for the response. Every time I have had a problem or a question, I have gotten a great response. I just love this forum. Thanks again cottoncandy

this is a new recipe for me that I made yesterday. I gel all of my soaps, but for some reason this one did not gel, even though it went through the "heat cycle". When I took it out of the mold today, it is firm around the edges, but seems very soft in the middle. I have not cut it yet. Below is the recipe I used for 3 pounds. Can some one tell me what might have happened. Sweet Almond 20.5% Cocoa Butter 2.25% Mango Butter 2.25% Golden Shea 2.25% Palm 11% Castor 16% Pomace Olive 15.25% Coconut 30.5% I have never had a soap come out soft in the middle. I used a plastic tray for a mold, lined with freezer paper and insulated very well. Soap was at thick trace when poured. Used Cotton Blossom FO at 1 ounce ppo. Normally when I use this mold, I can unmold and cut the next day, with firm soap. Not sure what to do next. Any suggestions or help appreciated.

I second the freezer paper and I don't reuse. Can't seem to get it off in 1 piece.

I have a couple of recipes that are mostly lard and I love them. The bars are so white and hard. I don't seem to have any problem with room temp. so far. All of my soaps are made at room temp.

Thank all you soapers for the answer to my question. I guess I will find a pumpkin FO, and just use the spices on top. Cottoncandy

I would like to make a batch with Pumpkin Pie Spice, using the real spice. I don't know if this will work, but we have a pretty big (for this area) show coming up this fall and I would like to get some made and ready. Can someone tell me if this is possible. I do not want to use any FO, just the spice. Will the scent come through and how much should I use. If the scent won't come through with just the spices, what is the best fo to use. Most that I have checked out say not skin safe, for candles only. Any and all help appreciated. TIA Cottoncandy