soapbuddy

They certainly are bright!

Cute!

Cute!

Very nice!

How pretty!

BrambleBerry.com also carries SFIC bases. I know that for a fact, even though it's not listed on their web site. I've been ordering from them for a long time.

You can add up to 1 TBS. of an oil or butter per 1 lb. of soap base.

How do you get all of that on one label?

I agree. Nowhere does it say that it was tested for purity. Acid content can be adjusted.

What bothers me is that some people have allergies to soybean or hazelnut, for example. If the so called pure olive oil is adultarated with these other oils and people with allergies use it, it could have dire consequences.

Good job! I find this FO accelerates trace for me.

There was a show on our local TV sometime last year saying that 60% of ALL olive oils imported are adulterated with other oils. I did find local olive oil, but the place told me they only make "gourmet" olive oil and wanted outrageous prices even for wholesale. How sad. I would have been happy to support the local economy. This is quite interesting: IMPORTED OLIVE OILS: Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Two out of three samples failed. Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Three of three samples failed. Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Three of three samples failed. Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Two of three samples failed. Star Extra Virgin Olive Oil: One of three samples failed. Carapelli Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Three of three samples failed. Newman's Own Organics Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Two of three samples failed. Mezzetta Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Three of three samples failed. Mazola Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Three of three samples failed. Rachael Ray Extra Tasty Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Two of three samples failed. Kirkland Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil: All samples passed. Great Value 100 percent Extra Virgin Olive Oil: One of three samples failed. Safeway Select Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Two of three samples failed. 365 Everyday Value 100 percent Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Two of three samples failed. DOMESTIC OLIVE OILS: Corto Olive Extra Virgin Olive Oil: All samples passed. California Olive Ranch Extra Virgin Olive Oil: All samples passed. McEvoy Ranch Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil: All samples passed. Bariani Olive Oil Extra Virgin Olive Oil: One of two samples failed. Lucero (Ascolano) Extra Virgin Olive Oil: All samples passed.

On the web site it says it's skin safe. Has anyone used it in cold process soap? I have an email to them, but haven't heard back yet.

On the web site it says it's skin safe. Has anyone used it in cold process soap?

I use the same scent load as if it was a wicked candle.

A batch of black cocoa butter soap.

Looks good to me!

I've done candles in jars without a wick and put them on a warmer. It does work. It just takes longer for the wax to melt.

No, no, no! I am proud of the oils and butters that I use. They are fresh and not oxidized. Do you want your soap to get DOS? What about people with allergies? There is no way to know what oils were used to make biodiesel. This is a BIG liability issue. I would not take the chance; free or otherwise.

Very pretty!

That's a great melt pool!

I love the color!

Very pretty and great shots!

Pretty!

Love the color!