Smacky

Yes, and they do have a good reputation.

My best friend taught me when I was pregnant with my first child. Simple patterns with few pieces (avoid Vogue like the plague for a beginner). McCalls, Simplicity and Butterick are good ones to start with. Follow instructions to a "T" and you should be fine. If you purchase a sewing machine, a lot of places offer free beginner classes for learning about your machine. If not you can easily sign up for a class, they are not expensive. I am sure if you google "beginner sewing instructions" you will get a lot of hits. Read a pattern a couple of times before you start any project, until the methods make sense. Visualize as you go. I know that sounds simplistic, but it works. Use your pins, some don't like to use them, but starting off one should. Keeps stuff in place, but don't run over them, it wrecks your needle and your pins if you do. Just slip them out before they hit the edge of your presser foot. Sew at slow speed to begin with, as you feel more secure and your seams are consistently even, ramp it up a little bit. Most of all have fun. Don't stress. This can be such a fun past-time and a wonderful creative outlet. Keep a seam ripper handy, it is inevitable, even accomplished seamstresses occasionally have to take out stitches and re-do.

I second online labels. They have a quality label with fast delivery of product. So many fricking choices too!

http://redlimeweb.com/ Cherie and Joe do incredible work. I highly suggest them, they are pros.

Just because you've quit selling doesn't mean you have to leave! Stick around just for the fun of it, there is still a lot here for you.

:embarasse :bliss: How sweet of you to say that. Thanks! But to be honest, this was an easy one for me, and I was glad to help you out. hmmmm...we really need a hugging smilie here!

Jen KNOWS her stuff, her formulary can be trusted. She knows her ingredients and how they perform. I haven't made a thing that hasn't turned out good following one of her recipes. Only thing I would say is that some fo's are not miscible in cyclomethicone. Test a bit to find out. If it is not, you can scent it (cyclo) still. You just have to let it set for a few days to a week. The fo separates from the cyclo. and you can suck it out with the large transfer pipettes, like from MMS. HTH

They both look gorgeous!*super banana*

I do percentages by grams. Much easier and more accurate. Some fos at 3% will blow your socks off. Some you would be fine at. Try it at 1% and another one at 2%, let it sit a few days to mellow and see what you think afterwards.

Do you have soap chunks on the inside too? I think that would look absolutely awesome! Great way to save.

There is not one bit of rude in the replies on this thread! I suppose...ignorance is bliss, but what about the person that buys something possibly dangerous? How would they feel if someone caused them to lose a home or be burned because of someone not being knowlegeable of their own product? Sorry but this thing makes me nervous and scares the beheebies out of me! Sad to say I have seen this same type of question out of people over and over. Not just candles, in bath and body too. Take the time to reseach any product you sell on the open market, or even gift to people. If I'm a bitch for saying this, then so be it. :rolleyes2 Ican live with, and take pride in my words and actions. People that get offended so easily such as in this thread need to learn and develop a thicker skin. We ain't your mamma! Grow up.

Lovely as always.

No you are not, I see your image above your post. You are a screaming brunette!

http://www.qosmedix.com/catalog/part.asp?partno=29735 They also have it in an 8 ml. size. The first link I gave you was the 5 ml. one. Same company even sells them tinier at a 2.5 ml. size, too cute! The 3.5 ml. comes in colors.

Like these? http://www.qosmedix.com/catalog/part.asp?partno=29733 I like roller bottles as well, but after a while of using them you might find some stuff inside the bottle that you didn't originally put in there. Such as tiny skin flakes, makeup, dirt etc. Whatever may be on your skin can roll back into the bottle. With a spray that can't happen.

I got a charcoal soap from Simone on the dish quite a few years ago. She gave it in a dishers only private swap that we did when we went to the AZ. Gathering. This bar was BLACK, lathered grey, and from my recollection did not stain the washcloth. Good soap too! You might pm her there, as I am not sure if she is a member here or not. She's a really nice lady from Texas. I see Jackie (jbren) answered you, and honestly any soap that she has ever given me has been exceptional. She wouldn't steer you wrong!

I have used these for over 15 years, to say they clean the air....I don't think so, but it sure does a lovely job of fragrancing.

Try Oregon Trails Chocolate Truffle c h o c o l a t e !!! If you want a sniffy, just pm me or email me Cheri in Az.

What a beautiful site, soft and soothing, and very upscale.

http://www.saveonscents.com/product_info.php/name/Jean%20Paul%20Gaultier%20%28JPG%29%20%28W%29%20%5BType%2A%5D%20Fragrance%20Oils/products_id/946 Jean Paul Gaultier

I bet that is beautiful when it burns!

Heat resistant mylar, look for it in quilting shops or even regular fabric stores like Jo-Ann. It can be glued to your mold, cut to fit each side. For easier removal make a second liner for your bottom, just don't glue that one down.

I use the beveler from Kangaroo Blue. It has 2 choices of cuts. Works beautifully.

Elixir and Tonic are must haves very fresh and clean, Et Une Rose is a totally beautiful perfume scent, the Tea Rose smells exactly like a tea roses. Have the Full Moon, Instant Karma and Pomegranate Noir...not at all favorites of mine.

I'd love to slack like that. Gorgeous!