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Candle and Soap FAQs

Saponification in Cold Process Soap Making
definition of saponification in soap making

Trace in Cold Process Soap Making
When making cold process soap you must wait until the mixture reaches trace - once you have seen it you will know but trace makes soap making beginners nervous

Cure in Cold Process Soap Making
Cold process soap needs to cure or age before it is ready to use

Superfatting or Lye Discount in Cold Process Soap Making
definition of superfatting in cold process soap making

Propylene Glycol - Information, Safety, References
Information about Propylene Glycol

DOS - Dreaded Orange Spots in Cold Process Soap
Have a batch of soap that has suddenly turned orange in spots? You're a victim of DOS - or Dreaded Orange Spots

Hypoallergenic
Definition of Hypoallergenic

Color Bleed in Melt and Pour Soap
Colors sometimes don't stay put in melt and pour soap.

Cure in Candle Making
Definition of cure in candle making

Ash in Cold Process Soap Making
Definition and Treatment of Ash on Soap - Soap Making Troubleshooting

Gel Stage in Cold Process Soap Making
Definition of "gel stage" in cold process soap making

Micronized
definition of micronized

Universal Additive
Description of Universal Additive for Candles

Beeswax Bloom
Information about beeswax bloom

Hydrophillic
definition of hydrophillic in soap making

Hydrophobic
definition of hydrophobic as it pertains to soap making

Cyclomethicone
Definition of Cyclomethicone

Soap and Candle Notebook
Definition of what a soap and candle notebook is - a resource for soap and candle making - and how to use it to help you make soap and make candles