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AmberLynn @ScribbledAdNauseum (104615) • United States 10 Dec 19

[i]So, I, er.. okay I wasn't sure if I was going to share this or not but.. Let's just say I should stick with what I'm good at, reading. Let's face it, I'm great at ideas but bad at executing them, and I'm okay with...

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Supplies to make melt and pour soap

AmberLynn @ScribbledAdNauseum (104615) • United States 7 Nov 19

The only things not pictured are the colorant block (I forgot to grab it), the scale (in a different room) and the infared thermometer (has not arrived) Pictured are fragrance oils, 4 lbs of natural melt and pour soap base, two...

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This is how much more I anticipate spending on Soaps

AmberLynn @ScribbledAdNauseum (104615) • United States 14 Oct 19

As you may recall from previous discussions, I intend on making my friends some soap as gifts. I may also get them something non-soap related, but that's not the point of this discussion. I want to keep this discussion as brief...

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Soapy Memories

AmberLynn @ScribbledAdNauseum (104615) • United States 6 Oct 19

The kitchen that comes into mind is the one in the trailer that I lived in from around age 9 to age 14, though it may have been that she did the soaps and candies in the kitchen in our old apartment as well. The memory of her...

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Made my laundry soap!!!

Elizabeth White @Masihi (4413) • Canada 30 Jan 19

So I made my laundry soap yesterday and let it set 24 hours. It looks like it came out okay, nothing special looking but my friend says it's about the right consistency. She said to stir often. There's no scent which is really...

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Any DIY project have you tried?

Simone @Janet357 (75638) 29 Aug 18

I tried making soap because when i watched it on youtube, it appeared so easy to do. Unfortunately, i just bought all the needed equipments, but the actual soap making never happened. What about you? Have you tried any? How was...

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Mail Call 7-24

April @thislittlepennyearns (68211) • Defuniak Springs, Florida 24 Jul 18

I just got back from checking the mail, and there were two "goodies" in there today. The soap mold, with different flower shapes in it came today! I'm excited. I was also surprised that the flowers are bigger than I thought...

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Are you making soaps? Lotions? Lip balms?

AmberLynn @ScribbledAdNauseum (104615) • United States 20 Jul 18

I have been talking to so many people lately about the things they make or plan to make. I've given a list of links to one person already but I thought I might as well make it a discussion since so many of us require this...

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A busy weekend

Lee Ka @kaka135 (14994) • Malaysia 20 Sep 16

I had a really busy weekend a few days ago. My husband took part in a dragon boat race on Saturday, and he went for practice on Friday, we followed him as well. It was the first time I saw dragon boat race. Then, on Saturday, we...

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Soap Making, for Fun and Profit

Winona Morris @nonersays (3344) • United States 13 Apr 16

Have you ever tried to make your own soap? I don't mean really from scratch, but to take a melt and pour base and make something pretty with it. Making "galaxy" themed stuff is a trend right now on sites like tumblr. So I...

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First time making soap at home

Lee Ka @kaka135 (14994) • Malaysia 8 Jan 16

I attended a soap making class last year. Finally, I just made my own soap at home. It took me more than two hours to complete the process. The process of soap making is actually quite simple, it's just that the stirring took up...

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Handmade Soaps

UmarAsuk @umarasuk (2) • Nigeria 7 Dec 13

There is no comparison between real handmade soap and commercial soaps that are available on store shelves everywhere. According to various reliable online sources, soap is basically water, lye, and fats or oils. When a lye and...

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Anyone interested in soap making

cademerald @cademerald (7) • Uganda 2 Feb 13

I had always wondered how soap was made, so I decided was going to try this out. So I did all my research on search engines started making some. Its been 3 years now since i started using my own soap.

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Why do most soap makers wear safety goggles?

supergirlll @supergirlll (5) • United States 19 Feb 09

I see so many soap makers wearing safety goggles while soaping, it's seems like i'm the only one without goggles. If you're careful with the lye you don't need goggles. Do you wear goggles when soaping?

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Can anyone teach me how to make transparent soap?

diansinta @diansinta (7544) • Indonesia 22 Sep 07

i always want to make colorful transparent soap. Anyone can teach and show how? is there any link?

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What's the most unusual shape of soap you've made?

hezoid @hezoid (2144) 2 Aug 07

It seems you can get soap moulds in all kinds of shapes these days! I recently got a soap making starter kit from a friend which included a really cute mould with 8 jig saw pieces to make 8 little jig saw shaped soaps! It's so...

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Who makes soap?

packgirl4 @packgirl4 (402) • United States 17 Jun 07

I have thought about starting to make soap and I am just wondering if anyone on here does it. I want to make soap like my grandmother used to, but she is concerned that it will not be safe to do since I have a 4 year old in the...

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Basic Melt and Pour Soap Making

gewcew23 @gewcew23 (8007) • United States 1 Jun 07

I thought I would share with you how to make the basic melt and pour soap. I hope this helps. 1. You can melt the base in a double boiler or the microwave. If you choose the microwave, make sure you cover the bowl you are melting...

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Tips for soap making

gewcew23 @gewcew23 (8007) • United States 31 May 07

Hey guys or should I say gals. I thought I would share some inmportant tips with you about the use of color when making soap. I find this to be interesting, and I hope that you do to. Colors like scents, trigger positive and...

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Have you ever made homeade soap or cheese?

mehale @mehale (2200) • United States 17 Apr 07

I am starting to try my hand at making my own soap and cheese from goat's milk. Goat's milk soap is very good for your skin, and helps soothe very dry skin. Has anyone had any experience with making either homemade soap or cheese?...