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Hi all! I was wondering if anyone here has had to replace the black bands on your Upland molds and what you used? Both my 4lb log as well as my 12 bar slab mold are in desperate need of new bands. Any tips/hints would be much appreciated! (I tried doing a search first but didn’t turn up any information) Thanks in advance!

I couldn't win with these molds. If I used freezer paper, the soap had a wrinkle exterior. If I didn't line at all, I had to practically chisel the soap out! I still have my Upland round but am on the fence about parting with it. May give it one more go with the suggestions here about freezing the soap/mold before removing.

Maple Pecan Streusel by WSP for candles. For soap, Oatmeal Milk and Honey by Lebermuth

The chemistry store has a great tutorial on doing fluid hot process soap. With what I have read on the internet and with CS's recipe, I recently made a batch. IT IS CRAZY! It really does go fluid. Not sure if it's the yogurt, but I did get some swirl action. The last time I made HP it was a gloppy mess! I was pleasantly surprised, though the real test, IMO, is the bar of soap! Still letting mine cure, though they say you can use it next day. Mine's a bit rubbery at this stage, but I'll post updates. ?

I agree! Love those lakes!

Just saw this post and this is a great idea for scented polymer clay! I'll have to try adding it in the glaze, because when I brushed it on then baked--no good smellz! I love playing with clay when I can find the time. What fun!

It's been a long time and I just wanted to pop in and say hello to all the "old" and new Craftserver members! I haven't been soaping or candlemaking so much lately, but I've been doing a lot of writing. I'd always dreamed of being a writer and I've been working on a few different projects that I'm excited about. I hope to finish one this year and begin the process of hunting down an agent. I know it's a long process but I am ready for it. How has everyone been? How is life? Made any new soap lately? I would love to hear from you!

How about ***Great Granola!*** It's simple and easy to remember......I haven't looked to see if there's one already though. I can even see a logo with a shocked cartoon face on the bag. LOL

I have that and a serious case of soap cutter envy too!! LOL

Okay, loom knitting a scarf is officially taking me forever. I'm ready to pick up knitting needles and try knitting one instead! Two hours? I've been working on my scarf off and on for two MONTHS, during little bits of free time! I want a pretty scarf!!! Waaaahhh

WSP used to sell vanilla color stabilizer years ago.....not sure if they still do but you may want to check there. I used to use it with much success.

I get in on co-ops every time I can!

You could always cut out a thin layer of brightly colored CP with polyclay/fondant flower cutters and put those on your soap.......it'd be tricky to get them just right but you could experiment and see what happens.

Also, there is a Natural Perfumery group on YahooGroups that is wonderful with lots of information! I'm a member and am slooooowly learning about perfumery. (as if I really need another hobby! LOL)