Soapmaker Man

I have had my Square account for a few months now, and really like the company. The funds are deposited in 1 to 3 business days. I have swiped at shows and taken Internet and phone orders. Square is pretty easy to use and my customers have had no complaints. I use a Apple I-4 though. Never have any issues at all! Highly recommend!

Paul

If you are looking for an all HDPE mold, Jeff makes a fantastic mold. I use HDPE in my wood molds.

Jeff, I, too, am sorry for your loss. I'm glad you can once again enjoy making soap molds as much as we do!

Paul

Barb, it was our pleasure to meet you!:highfive: You are so sweet. Birdie did an excellent job! Hey, want a bar from the demo? It turned out pretty good even though it seized on me!:rolleyes2

Paul

Beautiful soap, Babs. Love the design in the top also.

Paul

Another kudos to our Birdie! What a job she did. What a true southern lady of grace. I won a $50.00 gift certificate from Alabaster, and my wife won a FO from Tony's and a case of bottles from Bayousome.:highfive:

A great time was had by all. Great food too.

Here is a picture of Birdie and myself at the gathering.

Birdie milking a goat!

Thanks again Birdie, see you soon. Your soap is fantastic!!!

Paul

Soap will not readily stick to Plexiglass which another name for it is Lexan. I used to use Lexan, but it was too expensive for liners and dividers. I now use HDPE for my TOG Permaliner System and dividers. It is less expensive and releases well. HDPE is impervious to chemicals, and slick. I really like using HDPE along with premium wood for soap molds!

I have a recipe high in linoleic acid for mature skin I really like. I use Safflower and Sunflower oils since they are high in linoleic acid.

Paul

A week away, is everyone excited? I can't sleep and am getting ready to write my GM RTCP Tutorial. Can't wait to meet you guys!:highfive:

Paul

We are getting molds made and cutters finished for the Tennessee Soap Gathering next weekend. I am also bagging up 100 pounds of lye to take, since I am going to start selling it online. Too much to get done in 6 days! I forgot, I have to finish my Paul's RTCP Tutorial for my demo there!:undecided

Paul

Thanks! Pork fat rules!

Paul

"With enough soap, you can blow up just about anything." --Fight Club

I have a pound of Natures Garden's Coconut that stays true and very strong.

Here is a link with a description;

http://www.naturesgardencandles.com/candlemaking-soap-supplies/item/rf-2017/-Coconut-Fragrance-Oil-(ZB,-ZS).html

Paul

It will be my first soap and candle convention also.

Paul

Wow Paul that cutter is tempting, the deadline to register is the end of this month, right?

I think so. I think there are around 45 to 55 attendees so far. You can milk a goat too! LOL Check the web site. I'll ask Birdie too. Here is the link if you don't already have it;

http://home.earthlink.net/~tnscsocial/index.html

You never know, I may just have to give the mold away that I do the demo in too.

:undecided

I'm not sure about the one in TN but I will be at the one in Alabama. Paul will you be a vendor at the TN conference, will you have some molds for sale there? If so, I might see what I can do!!

Yes, I will be set up as a vendor. Birdie asked me to do a demo too, so that will be interesting.:undecided I'm donating a TOG 8 Wire Log Cutter as one of the door prises.

I'll be giving out discounts too.

I have a great source of lye and am thinking about bringing 200 pounds with us and selling it in two pound lots. Have not figured a price yet, but about 1/2 of what Roebic's used to cost at Lowe's.

Paul

Lots of molds to get made before then, as it is only a month away!*super banana*

I don't know about anyone else, but the Emu on the website scared the crap out of me when it opened. That's one pissed off looking bird.

Must have taken that picture just before it met it's demise. Next day, that bird was Emu Oil.

Paul

Hey all, how many are going to the gathering in TN next month?

Paul

Is anyone from this forum going to the TN Soap & Candle gathering next month?

Paul

C. are you using it in soap or lotions? Thanks for the linky dinky.:highfive:

Paul

Grumpy girl, if you want 1-1/8" thick bars, use 45 ounces of oils. If you want 1-1/4" bars, use 50 ounces. For you, you mentioned 1-1/2" bars, so use 60 ounces of oils. Deb was right on!:highfive: Hope this helps. The more you use this mold, the HDPE gets seasoned, which makes it easier for the soaps to slip out. I turn my mold over, shake a few times or drop it a few inches above the table, and the dividers and soap falls right out. I just take a paper towel to the sides, and wash the bottom liner in warm water, if necessary. For the first time, you mar wipe the HDPE down with mineral oil, or spray with a coking spray.

Paul

That is a nice looking mold, Jeff.

Paul

Here is a pic of my test log mold in this new silicone type material. The liner is 1/4" thick, and all 1 piece.

No leaks, all contained, super easy.

The soap slides right out of the material.

I'm glad some of you liked my molds. I am going to silicone liners. I have been using the HDPE liners. All liners in the future will be 1 peace. I will be getting my own site soon as I am tired of Etsy and their wording too. Like Rich at Soaphutch who I understand is currently 3 months behind, as he is a one man operation too. He has his own web site, and now I see the necessity t have mine too. I will always stress quality woodworking!

I answer all e-mails.

Paul

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ETA; Anngela, your mold ships out today, 15th business day after you ordered it. You should have tracking confirmation in your e-mail now. Thank you.

soapmoldmaker@yahoo.com

Thanks. I made it one time as cphp and it didn't turn all that brown, in fact some people were asking me what I did to keep it from turning so dark. I made cp today so I didn't know what to expect with it this time.

Paul, please keep us informed, I would love to see a pic if you have one of it.

I'll take one tomorrow and post it.

Paul

Stayed strong and true so far, great FO!

Paul