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  1. diamondk
    I have used both types of the PKO and I also find the flakes easier to use.
  2. diamondk
    borax from? Does anyone else use a perservative like the Rosemary extract? TIA
  3. diamondk
    If you use butters is that still at 5%? I am reading and searching and I am not finding my answers. TIA
  4. diamondk
    I have been playing around with this calc but it doesn't give you any soap qualities. Is there someplace where I can go and see what percentages of the oils you can or should use? For example is there a certain percentage of castor you shouldn't go over. I know the coconut oil can be used up to 90% but it could be drying that way. TIA
  5. diamondk
    I have been reading and searching and was wondering about coming up with a good recipe. Do ya'll use the soap calc like you would for CP for LS except changing the lye type? I am looking at different recipes in the book that I have. TIA
  6. diamondk
    I know this is dumb but is a slow cooker the same as a crock pot? If not, where can you find a 6 qt or larger crock pot? TIA
  7. diamondk
    I never did get approved over there (the whisk) and that was last year so I just gave up. lol
  8. diamondk
    Are you soaping yet?
  9. diamondk
    Can you please let me know today all of the equipment we will need so I can go search or order the stuff this weekend. TIA
  10. diamondk
    Okie Dokie...I am asking.
  11. diamondk
    Where does everyone get their KOH for this? I am trying to find and make a list of everything I will need to try and attempt this. TIA
  12. diamondk
    Has anyone tried Alabaster incense burners? If so, how do you like them? If not, where does everyone get theirs? TIA
  13. diamondk
    I use 3 oz in a bowl for my cones. So I would say no but I haven't gotten to my sticks yet. HTH
  14. diamondk
    Well they do give a range of 110 to 120 for you lye and oils to be. The ranges vary from site to site. You aren't suppose to peek. lmao Have you tried the CPOP way?
  15. diamondk
    If your oils are a tad warmer I don't see a problem. I could never get the lye and oils at the same temps anyway. One would always be cooler than the other. With that said I don't even take the temp of the lye and oils anymore. HTH
  16. diamondk
    Mine are around 4 - 4.5 ounces after cure.
  17. diamondk
    I get the mailing boxes from Staple's. They are stackable and I don't have a problem with the bars falling over. I also use shoe boxes (cardboard ones). HTH
  18. diamondk
    I think if I am going to have to start adding additives to the 4625 I will just go back to my testing 1343 to get what I want. At least I have a couple of slabs broken up of that. :undecided
  19. diamondk
    I would think you could turn the heating pad off but I never used a heating pad before so I really don't know. I just leave everything wrapped in towel and blankets on the top of my dryer. lol Sorry I can't be of anymore help.
  20. diamondk
    I soap at RT all the time now and I get gel but I leave it covered in towels and blankets for 24 hours. HTH
  21. diamondk
    This is not sounding good and I am also almost out of the 4625. I guess more testing for me.
  22. diamondk
    Thanks for the reply and yes I have been searching and getting more confused. Maybe I will wait a little longer before I attempt this. lol
  23. diamondk
    I have only used the lavender gel tone and yes it stayed true for me. HTH
  24. diamondk
    I have a book called Making Natural Liquid Soaps by Catherine Failor. I have read it over and over again and there are some questions I need to ask but they may seem dumb. Which process does everyone here use (1) the paste method (2) the alcohol/lye method or is there another method? How do you formulate your recipe and which calculator do you use for the KOH? Yes I am confused and need all the help I can get at this point. I may have left something else out here but not sure. TIA
  25. diamondk
    I believe I got mine from MMS.
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