To all who did not make it.. you missed an absolutely WONDERFUL AMAZING time. Just remember, Abbie does this every year... I expect to see some of you join us next year.... same place same time.....stay tuned...
Try this: 45% Lard OR Palm 45% Olive 10% Coconut 6% superfat Start simple. Make small 2-3 lb batches. Change out 1 ingredient with each batch or UP or LOWER 1 ingredient until you find what you like. Then you can start subbing out 1 oil for another depending on what you are desiring.
Candle making can be fun but it is also not cheap!! Sometimes it's not fun either! My version: Give up after months and months of testing and $$$ and buy what I like from friends! I do make wax melts but that is my extent with wax. I'm a soapmaker.
Soaped the New Black Currant Tea. It does discolor to medium brown. Smells good though.. but I added some shreds from a Currant & acai batch that went south so the scent MAY be from them. Will post again when the cure time is up. I am hoping to soap a few more this weekend. I would like to try the HB in a salt bar although not sure how that's gonna work!
You could try to freeze the mold before pouring and then pop it back in as soon as it is poured. It depends on the FO used too and any other additional ingredients.
What I do when making any type of product: Wash all items needed in hot soapy water. Then i put them in a sink with hot water & bleach. Air dry. Then I spray each container and lid with 91% alcohol. Put lid on jar or bottle. Shake vigorously. Pour alcohol out and do it again with the next one. Set on paper towels upside down and let them air dry. Once air dried I cap them so they don't get dusty inside until I am ready to use them. Same goes for any/all utensils I use to make a batch of whatever I am making. HTH