Teach Soap

I'm making some MP soaps, and I have a few questions.
1. Can different MP bases be combined? If so, which ones? I'd like to know this in case I have just a little of several different bases left over.

2. I know one can add fragrance oil, essential oil, coloring, and some other items (ground almonds, tiny toys, etc), but can one add things like vitamin E, cold cream, almond oil, etc.? If so, how much per pound of MP can be added?

3. What are the best books for ideas and information? I have one by Marie Browning called 300 Handcrafted Soaps.

Thanks for your help.
Karen (Dayton, OH)

Yes, bases can be combined as you wish. You can add vit E, but since soap is a wash off product, I feel that it would be wasted. I would not add cold cream as you could loose bubbles. As far as adding oil to the base I use 1 TBS. per lb. of base. For books try Melt & Pour Soapmaking by Marie Browning, Making Soaps by Paola Romanelli, Soap Making 101 by Debbie Rodgers or Making Transparent Soap by Catherine Failor. BrambleBerry also has soap books on their web site> http://www.brambleberry.com/Soap-C153.aspx

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Irena
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I agree 100% on everything Soapbuddy said... just wanted to share this link on using your cold cream with your MP soaps. =)