Ruby

Lucky you!! Try Bunny's Bath Melts from the recipe section. They are fabulous!! HTH Ruby

Hi..I am having trouble with sinkholes around the wicks with a new case of Joy wax I just opened. Never happened before. I tried heating the jars and it didn't help. I have been heat gunning the tops and find deep holes around the wicks as it melts down. What kind of trouble are you having? Have you contacted NG? Ruby

So Pretty!! I love the tie dye look. I saw that thread too, but didn't try it yet. Great looking candles!!

Ruby

Thank you everyone. I am going to play today. And you are right, the charts are helpful. Ruby

Hello Everyone! Many thanks to all of you for the tips, tricks and info you all are willing to share. I have learned alot!

I received my order from Select Shades today. Anyone use these? I am anxious to try swirling after all of your beautiful soap pixs.

Anyone have any info or tips to share about these colors?

Thanks again for all the help from all of you. Great Board!

Ruby

Hi..I use joy at 50% and soy at 50%. I use 8 oz.jj too and HTP wicks. The last batch I bought seems to crack and tunnel along the wicks after cooling tho. I have been heat gunning them but I am going to try heating the jars. HTH

Hello..I also use a large drywall knife. Works great. HTH Ruby

Hello..the Soap looks great. And I love lemongrass. Ruby

Hi..If you have a Micheals Craft store near you, look in the cake supplies. I have seen them there. HTH Ruby

Hello...Yes I went to this last year. It was only a one-day event then. This year it was cancelled for some reason. It was GREAT!!! Lots of info, sales on supplies, demos, prizes, goodie bags, etc.

Try to get there if you can. HTH..Ruby

Hi. I just made cucumber soap with real cukes. I used aloe juice for part of the liquid. It didn't turn brown at all..real nice soft green color. HTH Ruby

Hello...do you have an Amish store near you? I get citric acid there and also sea salts. I don't know if they have lye tho. HTH Ruby

Hello..I haven't tried this product, but I order alot from them. Great service too! Ruby

Hello..I use regular plastic drinking straws. Cheap and disposable too! HTH..Ruby

Hello..the peach-wine sounds great! Are you soaping it? Ruby

Hi! I have this too and I love it!! I weigh the product in a small paper cup so I get them all the same size first. Have fun!! Ruby

Do you have a Big Lots or Odd Lots near you? They have them for $1.oo. HTH Ruby

Yes!! I have this one and I love it! Makes the bombs uniform and neat. I weigh out the loose product in a small paper cup to be sure they all the same size first tho. HTH Ruby

Hello..I don't know if you have a Meynards near you...but I got folding plant stands there that fit on a table top for $7.00 there. They are black with 3 shelves. I usr them for soaps. HTH Ruby

Hi..check out www.thebuyinggroup.com. They have a recipe and all items needed to make these. They call them body parfaits. They are in FL. Good service too. Ruby

Hi..I have made beer soap that floats. I just used beer instead of water. Ruby

Hi..beeswax..is it in a solid bar? I buy mine in 1 lb. bricks. I bought a pan at a yard sale for a dime..melted the brick in the pan. You won't be able to use it for anything else. After it melts..on low heat of course, I poured into a bowl (same yard sale..a dime..filled with ice water. It will harden into pieces. Dry them on a paper toels until totally dry to avoid molding, then break off what you need. HTH..Ruby

Hi..I use Natures Gardens Joy Wax mixed with 100% soy at 50-50. I like this blend. I also just tried Greenleaf's 70-30 and I am thinking of switching to it. I like the idea of a more natural candle and I only use HTP wicks. HTH..Ruby

Hello..very pretty soap! Did you add color? Ruby

I have a long loaf bread pan that I paid $4 for. I line it with plastic wrap. It makes little "moon" soaps. HTH..Ruby