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I think they look nice! Steph

Those are all very nice! Steph

FCO is Fractionated Coconut Oil. I have tested several body sprays, but don't care for them. I will be working on a formulation soon. I will let you know how it goes. Steph

They all look nice! Steph

That is very nice! Steph

BWC, you sound like you have built many shops! I might have to print that out in case I ever get big enough to have my own shop built. steph

Looks great for your first! Steph

I think your swirls look nice! Steph

Looks nice! Steph

Beautiful! Steph

How funny! I can see my boys doing something like that, after, of course, they have splashed all the water out of the tub, LOL! Steph

love the colors! Steph

Looks like you are ready to go! Good luck! Steph

Their lilac and Mac apple are also great throwers in soy. Steph

Yes, my tape has been coming unstuck quite frequently. Thanks for the tip, E! Steph

I must not have brought it to a full trace (wanted to get some nice swirls), because I have used the FO many times and never had a problem with it. I guess I will be rebatching today! Steph

No, they are two totally different oils. PKO is a good base oil and it is hard. A good sub for PKO is Coconut oil, try it around 15%. AKO is a good specialty oil, used in a smaller %. Steph

Thanks for the warning, Top! Steph

Well, I might end up rebatching it because it still isn't hard, after 2 days. I think it is my lye and I will try the stuff from the co-op the next time. I can't even cut it without it crumbling apart. Steph

Backwoods Yummy Punkin Pie (I think that is what is called), is out of this world. I can't wait to add it to my line this fall. steph

It was working yesterday for me, so who knows what was wrong. Thanks for all your help, ladies. Steph

It was a medium trace because I did a two color ITP swirl and then did an ITM swirl on top. Steph

Thanks for that link, E. I might have seen it before, but never paid attention. Steph

I made a batch of my Sonflower Springs soap yesterday as well as a batch of castille type (which turned out fine). I put the Sonflower Springs down in our basement bedroom where it stays quite cool, so I am almost positive it didn't overheat. It is still quite soft, so I can't even unmold it yet. Can I put it in the oven for a bit to see if it will help? If it doesn't zap when I cut and cure, I will sell it at a discount because of the cracks. I need to get the lye out from the co-op to make sure it isn't my lye that is causing problems (I think it is the Rooto brand and I have had a few problems this winter with soaps not turning out right). I would really like to save this soap if possible! I did use some sodium lactate, but it hasn't seem to make much difference in my last few batches. TIA, Steph

It looked like soap to me, too! I think it is pretty. Steph