The Soap Blog

The Soap Blog is really just a journal of sorts. It's a great way to keep up-to-date with what's happening here at Soap Making Essentials.

Since this site is a work in progress and will continually have new content added, I have included this mini-blog. It has been designed to let you know when new content is created or when special updates occur.

Check back often to find new information about different methods of making soap, homemade soap recipes, decorative soap making ideas, essential oils, where to get supplies or anything else that is fun, interesting and related to soap.

Happy Soaping!

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Rebatched soap in prolonged gel phase

Hi. I rebatched some soap about 4 days ago, but it still hasn't set, and appears to be in a thick gel stage. I tried freezing it, but it just melted

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100% Sodium Hydroxide

Do I have to use 100% Sodium Hydroxide for the lye mixture. I found a product that contains 95 to 98% Sodium Hydroxide. Would this be ok to use? Answer:

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Used equipment?

Hi, I'm new to soap making and was wondering if buying equipment used is fine for soap making. For example, stick blenders or a knife to cut the soap;

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Selling soap

Do you have to have a license or tax number to sell soap? Do you need to list all ingredients and their amounts? Provide a disclaimer? Answer: Hi

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Egg shaped soaps

I've asked a question before, and found the info very useful. So now I have another question. I'm wondering if it's possible to make an egg shaped soap,

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Storage solutions

I am new to making melt and pour soap and was wondering what is the best way to store the soaps oncce they are made? I have read that they must be wrapped-but

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Palm oil

Hi Cathy Hope you are well!! I need your advice on palm oil. I have noticed when using solid palm oil in my soap recipes that there appear to be very fine

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Hot Process soap soggy after use?

I have no problems cooking hot process soap it comes out just the way I want it, my problem is when I use it afterwards it looks and gets real soggy. Is

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Sending soap through the mail

I am new to soap making but would like to send some soaps out. How do you wrap it? How long should it cure before you can send it? Can it be too hot

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Goats milk soap

Can you use powdered milk replacer (non-medicated) or powdered colostrum, instead of powdered goats or just powdered milk? Answer: Sorry Jodi but I haven't

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