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Kelly over at southersoapers has some great oil soluble colorants. And so far no trouble with them morphing into something else like the micas can.

Hey master - the oil is like a weird green/red color. Like one of those funky cars that depending on which way you look at it, it changes colors. In lotions and serum, it turns it a greyish green color. In my silken mist (like a dry oil spray) it turns it a red/burgundy color.

This season, I added a whole pumpkin seed oil line to my products. Same basic recipes (scrub, lotion, facial serum, masque, etc) but all made with some pumpkin seed oil. It's such an awesome oil, and people love the idea this time of year. Just be aware that it's going to really change the color of your products. So keep that in mind when you're planning your scents and colors. Have fun with it. Lori

Yes, those are the ones, and i didn't realize they were garage sale - sorry. I got the ylang II (its great and you can't beat the price), bergamot, and rosewood.

I have to agree - Kelly is awesome. No one has mentioned her EO's yet but they rock and you can't beat her prices... you've got to get the bergamot I just got a box from her today filled with lip balm supplies - she's got some unusual flavor oils, not just the regulars. Oh and her neon oxides are to die for! Lori

I like 3 - i think that it would be the easiest to incorporate into a label and still be able to read your business name. The other one I like is 1 but think that it would have to be used much smaller- hence you'd loose the effect. I guess it all depends on what you want to include on your label. I would definately try to design a label with both shapes and see which one works best. Lori

Hey Maryann - those look bee-utiful! I wonder if it was the tea that caused the seize as I soaped this a few months back and had no problems. Oh and it smells just as good now - two months old. Lori

Thats so pretty maryann! And I like the 1/2 too - I just can't get a good grip on a round soap although they look pretty. Lori

You have been busy, Girl :highfive: . They all look awesome. Not to brag or anything, but I got one of her banana ones and it is da bomb!! I had to hide it to let it cure awhile but after seeing it again, I'm gonna pull it out and use it in the morning Lori

Awesome :highfive: And WOW - 2 hrs! You're recipe is fast. Lori

Hey Sheryl - I just had to go to your website to see this potatoe bag - very cool! It takes all kind.... At least you replied to her, I wouldn't have even wasted my time! Lori

I guess each individual must decide how much they're willing to pay for their oils. I very much doubt that the suppliers are "merrily skipping off to the bank". Just as we can't be expected to "eat" a 10% increase in fo, neither should we expect the supplier to. I am grateful to the suppliers that warn you about upcoming increases. I've gotten several in the last month or two. I got the notice of IFT's increase. These are the companies I will stick with, unlike Royal Aromatics who decided to increase their EO prices by a couple hundred percent WITHOUT notice. I'm not just talking about one oil - it seems to be across the board. I'll do my best to steer clear of them! Kerri, I wish you luck with your restaurant and store front. You'll be missed, but thank goodness your oils will still be available Lori

I've never tried them but Tennesse candles is having a sample sale - all $1 each (put Jan. news in comment section). I've heard some good things about their oils. Lori

Hi pooh Check your yellow pages. I found it locally and it was cheap!! It's a huge roll, like 20 inches wide by like 100 feet for under $20. I think it was under paper products or shipping supplies. I just went down the list and called them all and and several places had it. good luck! Lori

Had to chime in here - I just got the balsam fir from the natural artisan. I know, I had not heard of them either but OMG..... this stuff is to die for. I just got it last week and everyone that has smelled it has wanted some of this! They don't have a whole lot to choose from but the fo's I got were great and she sent FIVE samples with my order!! Great service. Lori