I have a 6.5 quart stainless steel pot from which I want to make

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Did all the soapmakers die?

>>1203587
Yes. We killed them at Nuremburg.

>>1203612
kek

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If any of the soapmakers see this, I do have a question, I'm a very big newb when it comes to soap making and I found these scents, would it be okay to use these? Or is there a better option

Fuck. I haven't made soap in decades but this is a lonely thread with a topic that I support. Still, take my info with a grain of salt.

From memory, the saponification process increases volume by about 10-15%... maybe 20%. It's an absolute bitch to clean up partially mixed soap if it gets everywhere, and the the unmixed hydroxide formula is not fun to clean up either. If the pot has a pouring spout then you could probably fill it up to 70% of raw materials. Otherwise, I'd pay it safe and do a half batch.

We did tinctures for our herb themed soap. Boil your water and soak the herbs in it for an hour or more, top up with water to make sure it's the right amount, then add your NaOH, mix, add to fats, etc. We had /really/ good results using stinging nettle and letting it sit the NaOH solution for an hour before removing the plant fibers and adding fats.

I haven't used canola, but those are good amounts of the other oils. Maybe a little high on the coconut.

>>1203746
Sorry, I don't have experience with that brand. I'd do some research on whether they had additives in them if you care about that kind of thing (and whether your process (cold-press, hot...mix(?) had an effect with those additives). Essential Oil for burning seems like it would have extra stuff in it.

>>1203746
>unlabeled shit from china
could be perfect, could be toxic and there is no way to know before buying it

That's a lot of oil

>>1203612
Too soon.

>>1202609
I've never seen anybody use canola oil before for soap making. If you decide to use it please tell us how it goes. I'm curious.

Don't forget to put your safety grasses on to avoid soap in the eye.