Soap Makers Help!

[deek]

OK, just completed the recipe. It made more than I thought so the cost wasn't bad. LOL just so you don't think I'm ultra cheapo.

I used essential depot for some of my supplies. The shipping was very reasonable and I shopped when most items were either half off or close to it. Cheaper than bramble berry, ESPECIALLY the shipping. Just FYI, if someone wants to look into another possible source.

 

[Bettacreek]

About 2lb batch of 100% coconut oil, 0% superfat...
629g coconut oil

172g water
115g lye

 

[deek]

Thank you. Will try it!

Does anyone have a substitute for lanolin in a recipe?

 

[MullersLaneFarm]

You might want to trade it out for another wax, like jojoba.

 

[deek]

Thank you. I guess cocoa butter wouldn't be a god substitute?...I ended up with tons of it.

 

[swirler]

I love cocoa butter in soap, at up to 10-15%. Luxurious, and it seems to contribute to a nice hard shiny bar.

 

[deek]

Thank you. I will try to substitute with the cocoa butter. Equal weights, I suppose?

 

[swirler]

Thank you. I will try to substitute with the cocoa butter. Equal weights, I suppose?

I'm not sure what you mean by "equal weights"? You should recalculate the lye for your soap recipe every time you make any change at all, no exceptions.

 

[archerobx]

Hello
I did a search and didnt see what I was looking for.
My wife made soap with soap letters in it. The letters bleed. She made letters using soap with soap coloring.
Any suggestions?
Thank you

 

[BamaChicken]

She needs to use colors that don't migrate. Like Micas that are stable in Cold process or the if it is Melt and pour the others will work( other micas}

This is one of my favorite swirls using mica colorants.

I usually buy my micas from Brambleberry but someone shared a new website the other day where a very nice lady is selling some Rainbow micas that compare to Pop micas
http://www.nurturesoapsupplies.com/
I am trying to catch up on Soapmaking cause I have had such a busy summer with company and other things. I made 20 lbs last weekend and I am only making a three lb batch of Sea Salt soap today.
I am waiting on a a soap cutter I ordered four weeks ago that is back ordered from For Craftssake. It is not the Tank but a single cut wire because I cut mine thicker than 1 inch. Right now I am using one I made that cuts with a Guitar string.