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Castor and Cocoa Butter. I don't think I've made a soap without Cocoa Butter. I know I need to just to see what difference it makes.

Your wax melter is very nice!

It your soap looks good, looks like it held up well in your mold. Please post pics when you unmold it. I know how the waiting can be lol.

I haven't used this yet but thanks for sharing.

That's an awesome mold, what a money saver!

I haven't experience 6006 not releasing but I have received batches of wax that were different in color. Some would be white or cream, this was a concern for me because I couldn't understand why it looked different. To me if it look different it may have different ingredients. You may want to contact the supplier to let them know of this.

I have this on my to do list and will be using the gm powder.

I haven't noticed it either.

It's great you enjoyed gardening, a break from soaping can be rejuvenating.

Chuck, I wouldn't dare put out soaps too soon without making sure it's safe for use. You're right about the market they will always let you know what they like and don't like.

Hi TallTayl, I agree with you, I said it wrong as far as "harden quicker" but it makes a harder bar. I believe in curing soaps for at least 8 weeks but I now know sometimes it has to move out sooner. I have cpop, hot processed some soaps but didn't really like the texture of hot process but I'm glad to have that option lol.

TallTayl, I was concerned that they may want it now and it may not be quit ready well, fully cured. It seems like they are ok with getting cure instructions. Like you said, some do not wait for the cure date before selling. However, I do like the fact that some will receive the soaps earlier than 4-6 weeks. I didn't want to have anyone wait that long, unless it's a custom order. I discount some of my soaps also to 32%. So far, I haven't went lower than that. Can soaps be discounted more to help the bars harden quicker? Thank you so much for your feedback! I really appreciate it.

Candybee, It's great to hear you have a good relationship with your wholesale accounts, I hope I will too one day lol. I really like your approach because this is what I was thinking of initially until, I got advice as to how others wholesale. I really wasn't thinking outside of the box as to other available options. The other moderators gave me some great advice as well. They made me see how a client may want to order soaps and may not want something already made. I guess my husband was right in his opinion. Like you all have said, it's nothing wrong with having them wait 4-6 weeks for a special/custom order. Thank you so much for your feedback! You all have really given me a lot to work with, options I can provide for my upcoming wholesale accounts. I've always heard knowledge is power

OldGlory, Thank you for your feedback! I guess it's up to the client as to what they prefer. I like how you make the soap, cut it and ship it out and advise them of the cure/mature date, that's awesome! You certainly don't have to worry about space. I currently, have one prospect for soaps, she wants me to come talk with her. I didn't know if I needed to take a few sample bars with me that's already made. I don't have a lot of soaps in stock at this time but I was considering making up some and presented those. You gave me something to think about, that maybe I don't really need to make soap in advance, just let them tell me what they prefer. Have you ever had any issues with them wanting a fragrance but didn't like it once they smelled the soaps. I am concerned they may not like the fragrance I choose although it may be a fragrance they want. This was part of my reasoning for taking soaps that were ready in 6-8 weeks to allow them to choose what's on hand so I wouldn't have this issue, although it doesn't mean it won't happen. I guess all in all it's really up to what the client wants and me setting their expectations. Thanks again, you have really helped me because I really didn't know which way to turn.

Chuck_35550, Thank you so much for your advice. I appreciate your input it gives me a lot to think about. I've never wholesaled before and really didn't know what approach to take but this really helps me think how to approach it. Thanks again!

Hi Birdo, Welcome to the board. You have come to the right place, it's a lot of knowledge here. Happy candle making!

Jcandleattic, It makes sense that they will have to wait if, I don't have the scent they want. I just didn't know if they would wait that long. Like you said, it's all in how I approach it. Thank you so much for your feedback!

Your melts are pretty. The labels and colors are well coordinated! You did an Awesome job!

I think Peak has a very nice Lavender Fragrance oil. I use it in soaps. Its not too loud, it's calming and smells refreshing. You can order a sample for about 2.77. I think Peak is a lil pricey but they have nice fragrance oils.

Hi All, I have been making soaps for a year now and feel I'm ready to sell them. I thought about starting out with wholesale accounts but know I must be very efficient. I discussed this with my husband. I told him, I think I should make up several soaps with different scents to have ready on hand once they decide to place an order. I feel like no soap is lost even if they don't place an order, I can sell online, locally or at a flea market. He said that I should get the wholesale accounts first, and when they ask how long it will be before the order comes, tell them 6 weeks. I totally disagree because I don't want to lose out on business and need them to feel they have a soapmaker who is efficient and dependable. I feel like out of sight is out of mind. We live in a I want it now society and no one should have to wait that long to receive an order. What do you all think and how have you handled your wholesale accounts or attempt at it. Thanks in advance for your feedback!

Nice Pillars!

Congrats. Everything looks so nice.

Lately, I have been thinking about masterbatching also because, it seems like I spend hours prepping my oils. You all provided some very helpful info. Thanks for sharing!!

I think Walmart may have them.

Hi Joannec, you should have good results with C-3/htp wicks. In my experience C-3 has been consistent in my use with it. Once you order it and like the consistency, you may want to continue to order it from the same supplier. I ordered c-3 from two difference suppliers. I ordered a 10-pound bag which seems to be fresh wax but ordered a 50-or 25 pound box, can't remember which one but the last supplier the C-3 came in what looked like chips. It looked like the wax had dried up and was old. Like it had sat for a very long time. So, I'm careful of where I order C-3 from. I ordered C-3 from Candlewic last week and its nice, fresh wax. Also, in my experience with htp wicks, they are self trimming wicks. Once you use them, you will notice that, once the wick/flame burns inside the jar the flame will adjust. I tend to stare at my candles lol, when I'm burning them to learn how the wicks burn/react. The more you use these wicks the more you will learn how they burn. HTH