same problem here. I mix it with paraffin. The last batch I made with straight C3 was just awful. They would not burn right like they used to when I had first tried it straight.
I think the brown was from the milk. The recipe (from Creekside soaps--came with the mold) said to add it last after you had mixed everything but it turned brown anyway. THe scent was oakmoss sage from MMS and the recipe had a lot of olive oil in it so I figured it wasn't going to be white, but the mottling has me curious how that happened. I'm used to only my candles doing that!
I have the tall type 3 lb loaf mold. I cut the next day and the cutting surfaces are rough. Did I cut too soon or is this normal? (this is ony my fourth batch of soap). Any way to smooth them out? It's the large surface area that is rough, not the ends. Also, I didn't color and it discolored a beige color and has mottling. I didn't know soap could mottle. I think I could win an ugliest soap ever contest
I would normally go for the canteloupe color but I can't seem to sell anything orange. Maybe make a couple, one canteloupe color and one a pale green and show a few friends?
true some scents just won't throw in C3 no matter what, some throw right away. Most take a week to cure for me. If they're new, set them aside and try em again next week.
To answer your question on votives, you could make them out of container wax if you were to wick a votive jar and pour into the jar and leave it that way (basically a mini container). Otherwise, you need votive wax because it will release from the mold and stay firm. Haven't done a lot of pillars, can't help you there.
I tend to buy from companies that test in soy, at least my odds are better the fragrance will work. companies like just by nature, greenleaf, Millcreek, A scent shop, fragrance oil heaven, snowtop, just to name a few.