Anna

Is this a bad thing?Will it absorb back in?You can tell I am a newbie.

I poured cp soap in molds at three thirty this afernoon.I just took a quick peek at it,and it has gelled all the way to the edges,but there is liquid beads on the top of the soap.Is this normal,or what do you think it is? Crisco-25.6 ozs Thanks,Anna Coconut Oil-19.2 ozs Olive Oil-19.2 Water-24 ozs Lye 9 ozs 3 ozs Honeysuckle FO

I don't think I would want to freeze my soap.When would you freeze it,when it is curing? What do you mean curdling.What does this look like?It sound like it would be nasty. jennie I will try it and add it at trace,wish me luck.

I am using a recipe that Robin posted on the old board.Can I add goat milk in the can to this recipe?Do I subtract the ozs of milk from the amount of water? Olive Oil 35% Palm Oil 35 % Canola 20% Coconut Oil 10% lye 4.3oz distilled water 12 ozs 1.5-2 ozs Fo

Thank you,I over looks it on soapcalc site.I was looking for the word shortening,not crisco.Thanks to every one for their help. Anna

I have a recipe that calls for a 3# can of shortening.What can I substitute for this?The reason why is I can't enter it into the MMS calculator.I am new at this,and so dumb to all of this.I have read and read some more trying to learn this.And I thought candles was hard. Thanks,Anna

They have them at Starville candle and soap supply.They are in Tyler,Tx.

Thanks Carrie,I should have read,and search more.That is a very interesting page. Thanks again,Anna

Thanks,quietgirl I will try soapmaker.

I am trying to make a 6 lb recipe.I am using the soap calc.What I don't understand is what oils you want to use less of,and what oils you want to use most of in a recipe.I don't want to make a soap that will dry your skin. My DH made me three two lb wooden molds with lids. This is the oils I have,Lard,veg shortening,canola,olive,coconut oil. Thanks Anna

I apologize,I read my post again,I did ask why people do cp,when they can have the work done for them with mp.I know ,go ahead and call me a dumba&&.Denise I didn't mean to hijack you thread. Anna

I realize the mp is simpler,and some people like to make soap from scratch.But that not what I was talking about.I have done both,and as for cost,I think it is cheaper to make cp soap.I could be wrong.that is what I was talking about.I have only did one batch of cp soap,and loved it. Anna

Yes I did!! I love it!I don't know how I am going to do candles and soap,plus a full time job.I need to learn how to spell.LOL

I took my first batch of cp soap out of the mold tonight,it turned out pretty.Is it supposed to be soft?Will it harden during the cure time. Thanks,Anna

I would like to know why go thru the trouble of cp,when the work is done for you with the mp soap.I made my first cp last night.I think,could be wrong,but I think the cp soap would be cheaper to make than the mp. Anna

I use the 16 oz apoth,and I have to double wick.I use zick wicks. Anna

about 45 minutes,but I think it about there.It is puddling up on top.

I was usiing my mixer with one beater,than I starter using a spoon.

what do I need to do if my recipe don't come to a trace?Do I keep stirring?This is my first batch of cp soap. Thanks,Anna Olive Oil (35%) I weighed all ingred. Lard (35%) Canola (20%) Coconut Oil (10%) lye 4.3 oz distilled water 12 oz 1.9 soap safe fo

Thank you Satin for the infro,I didn't read that any place on their sites.I know they carry some of the same scents,and some differant ones. Anna

I am about to place a order with BCN.Was wondering if BCS and BCN fo's are the same? Thanks,Anna

I use J50,and never had a air pocket.I use 16 oz apoth jars,and the opening is smaller than the jar.After I pour I leave mine on the counter in my workroom.The temp in the the room is around 75 degrees.You could have cause air pockets when you stired,or pour to fast. JMO Anna

Thanks Chris,Happy New Year to you. Anna

Thanks everyone for you help. I changed the wicks.I have a sampler pack from Wick It.I used two of their wicks.So far they are burning good. Anna

Let me see if I can explain this,I am testing some new fo's,and the I am about to pull my hair out.16 oz apoth,J50 wax. clean cotton 8 %,two 44-24z 1st burn,4 hrs-good 2nd,trim wicks short,lite,smokes I know this is dumb question,but do I need to change to a differant kind of wick?I used 8%,because it seemed to be a light scent. plumeria 6% two 44-24z 1st burn good,4 hrs same as above juicy pineapple,6 %,two 44-24z same as above They all had a good throw the frist burn,they will burn fine on 2nd burn if the wicks are trim real short,but customers will not do this.Is there a smaller zinc for a container?I hate soot on a jar.lol:o Thanks,Anna