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I am new to M&P. What/why do you use Dr Bronners for? Thanks?

No, trust me, I use far more than that between my goat's milk and my additives. A good base will always set up. Sometimes it takes a wee bit longer than others, but it always makes soap. It's all about balancing hard oils with soft, and it takes some experimentation. But don't be afraid to add, add add!

It does get expensive while testing! I love sharing my secrets! I love enabling people and do it every chance I get!

Thank you. prairieannie! I am so excited about soap making, and am just getting 'into' M&P- and that is SO fun! I am just not that creative about adding things to the base, so I love this forum and having people like you share!! How much goatmilk powder do I need to add to how much water? (reconstitute powder to liquid)

What is the ratio of milk powder to water? ...and alll I need to do is add 3-4 TBSP of the mixed liquid per pound of base? That won't make the base too thin- it will still set up ok in the molds? I have been using individual silicone molds. Thank you!

Add goat's milk to everything! Moisture moisture moisture! Start with 3 or 4 TBS per pound of base.. and then add more if it's not enough.. I add TONS.. it's wonderful and moisturizing and your skin will love it!

Do you mean in liquid or powder form? I am VERY new to m&p, so am trying to learn all I can. Thank you!

I just bought the SoapMaker program. I haven't used it much yet- but I like what I see so far.

Thanks CareBear! OH! NOW that makes sense. I guess I was just too focused on the oils, and didn't think it all the way through....silly me!

I have a question about the volume of a mold. I know that volume is figured out by multiplying length x width x height, and then multiply by .40. Would I be wrong to think that you would add up all your oils AND the lye/water solution to fill up a mold? For example- if my oils add up to 16 ounces, and I also have 6 ounces of lye/water solution, I would need a mold that would hold 22 ounces (a mold with a volume of 22 ounces)? Thanks!