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tamtam

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  1. I use the cello bags for packaging, I wrap the soap tightly in saran first, then fold the cello bag over and punch two holes, run a ribbon through it, then put the label on the back. I also punch 2 holes in the cello bag below the fold. This works really well, soap stays clean, you can see it and smell it and it looks pretty if someone buys it for a gift. It's weird, but I sell more since I started bagging them up instead of just a wrapped soap with a label on the back.
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    amt of FO

    thanks, that's exactly what I needed!
  3. tamtam

    amt of FO

    I am trying to figure out how much FO to add per lb of soap base. I have found percentages, but how about just in regular measuring spoon amts.... I use generally about 1 tsp Per lb of EO, is it about the same for FO?. Or anyone know how much in tsp amt is a ml, I could measure it that way. In other words, how many ml per lb.? Thanks, I will try to look back at past posts too.
  4. http://www.etsy.com/shop/catherinefilippelli these are some of the prettiest, coolest MP soaps I've ever seen.
  5. I have made quite a few felted soaps, they are fun and easy. I ordered roving online, I'll have to go back and check my sources. It is usually more expensive in a yarn store. If you google 'wool roving' you will find many sources, also on ebay. You want Merino or Corriedale wool. The price will range from about 1.50 - 3.00 an ounce. I believe you can do about 4 soaps from one ounce, if I'm remembering right. ok I don't have the exact websites, but here are some sources: Homestead weaver Marrhaven Peace fleece Mielkes Prarie fiber homestead Deer run sheep farm Paradise fibers
  6. Has anyone had any experience using natural colorants for MP? Things like spirulina, tumeric, paprika, etc. I know you can use clays, micas and UM, but am wondering about others. thanks, I have searched but can't seem to find much info on using these in MP.
  7. I do what others have said, let your overpour cool way down, I let mine cool down anyway to add the EOs. I don't measure the temp.. I never tried cooling off the shreds first but I bet that would help too. Have fun!
  8. thanks all, the rose and lavender were soooo easy and I love the look. just shredded soap with the cheese grater and used a Pringles can. I plan on doing more of these in different designs and scents.
  9. more recent MP Herbal Essence Wild Rose Lavender
  10. Thanks for all the good feedback, I'll have more in a few days. I'm having a ball and enjoy sharing my creations.
  11. tamtam

    swirl

    http://www.springcreeksoap.com/Lilac.jpg this is a great example of MP swirl. I'm thinking in a log mold, but which do you think was poured first? the white or the clear purple? or both together? I would love to try this.
  12. http://www.soapscentsinc.com/spascents1.html check out this page, she has a stamped one. So I guess it is possible.
  13. tamtam

    MP fun

    I posted some pics of my latest MP soaps in the gallery. I am planning to sell some soaps to a local garden center with a big gift shop. Mostly herbal, floral and a gardeners soap. Some of my ideas so far: Lavender, alone or in combo Mint in various combos or double mint, ie, orange mint, rosemary mint. orange blossom, with Neroli and orange EO OMH gardeners soap with herbs, clay and exfoliants Chamomile, alone or in combo Calendula, alone or combo Rose, with rose clay and rose hip powder Herb garden Lilac any other ideas?
  14. OMH, top layer with honey and a little ( maybe too much) mica. Other layers with mixed shea and goat milk base, with a little cocoa butter and coconut oil, oatmeal in the bottom, and Dr. B's for bubbles. yummy. Made in Pringles can, with lime and lemongrass EOs. no name yet, blue mica and pearl mica in clear for the top. Scented with EO blend. oops sorry the pics are so big, I'll reduce next time.
  15. The Dr B soap is super concentrated, I use about 2 tsp, or 1/2TBSP per pound. It is rather expensive, so you don't want to use more than you really need. If you don't add any oils to your base, just that little bit is plenty. If you add oils or other stuff that might cut lather, then maybe go as high as 1 TBSP. I add it after the base is melted, gently stir it in.
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