dublon Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 I'm about to try my 2nd batch this morning..Instead of the wheat germ oil that I had in my first batch, I'll be using Sweet Almond.. I'm trying to make a whiter soap!!I've run it through Sôap Calc, and it seems to work, hardly any difference than the wheat germ!What I'd like to know is how much FO would I use for 40 oz of oil.I'll be using Peak Rose Bouquet.I had tried this in M&P using ½ oz. for 1 pound and it was too strong or something... I didn't like it in the M&P at all. Seeing as CP stays warm for such a long time.. would 2 oz of Rose Bouquet be alright in 40 oz. oils!! TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublon Posted January 31, 2007 Author Share Posted January 31, 2007 Ok.. never mind... I did a search.. which I should have done before...:embarasse I'm going to try .5 oz/lb. I'll see what happens!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Try to check out this page when you are using Peak FO's. It's old, in the archives, but unless they've changed the formulas this is a great resource.http://www.candletech.com/archivedforum/YaBB.cgi.195.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 i ususally use 1oz per pound of oils. some stronger fragrances need less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublon Posted January 31, 2007 Author Share Posted January 31, 2007 Thanks to both of you!!I decided to go with ½oz. per pound as I had already found it a tad strong in the MP.. so we'll see what happens..My second batch is now in bed!!! But wowowowowow!!!I still haven't bought a SB so I've done this batch by hand again!!What a difference one different oil makes!!! First batch, using wheat germ, took me 20 minutes to get trace.This time it took me 1 full hour to get trace!! I was seriously beginning to wonder if I was going to get it or not!!But it seems fine, and I'll peek just once in about 2 hours to see if it's gelling or not!!I think I'll like the colour this time too... I think, I hope!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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