Teach Soap

Hello Folks:

I greatly love the smell of cloves.

To that end, I want to create a clove soap. However, I understand that Clove EO accelerates extremely rapidly.

Can anyone recommend tips and tricks for working with it in order to successfully get the batter into the mold?

Recipe dos and don'ts?
Special techniques?

Also, what should I use to anchor the scent?

Many, many thanks for any suggestions!

BubbleBath

Do the soap as HP, then add it after the cook. Make sure that you use it in a small amount as it can be irritating to the skin. You should not need an anchor. Clove oil by itself is strong.

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Irena
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