SOAPFREAK

I have about 2 lbs. of Apple Cinnamon from Trilogy anymore if you are interested in it....

Salty Sea Air is the bomb for cp soap!

Hi there, I don't think it was in Canton. If you go to the Ohio Soapers blog, we have a list of demos there. As far as the log mold, I made several and they all tore. Just way too much silicone in a small space.

http://ohiosoapers.blogspot.com/

Hey everyone, time is winding down! If you are planning to attend, don't forget to register!

Thanks so much, Kristy

2012 OH Soapmakers Gathering!!

The 2012 OH Soapmakers Gathering is being Planned!!!!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!

Are you sick of winter yet?!

Spring here we come!

Who? You! All soapmakers or candle makers in the OH, KY, IN, MI, PA area or

anyone wanting to travel!! Bring a friend, the more the merrier!

When? Sat April 21st. 9-4:30

Where? Wooster, Ohio (first time here, yay!)

Specifically Where? Grace Brethren Church, 4599-A Burbank Rd. Wooster, Ohio 44676

COST:$35.00 per person~ a bargain and it includes snacks, lunch, and lots of extras!

Registration at the door will be $40

WHAT?? A day filled with meeting new friends, sharing ideas, yummy food, goodie

bag filled with wonderful things from MANY companies around the US, a notebook

of information and keepsakes. a swap, a `garage sale' with a HUGE variety of

things, WONDERFUL vendors, demonstrations and door prizes!!! It's gonna be a

great fun filled day!!

The lunch menu, vendor list, and demo list will be listed later.

You can register by via paypal at Schem1983@.... Can you send this as a gift please to avoid Paypal fees? Please email me at

OhioSoapers@... with your paypal username, real name, address and contact

information so I can keep names straight. There will be no refunds after April 7th.

This is a great opportunity to go shopping in Amish country on Friday before the

gathering. There is so much to see and do.

If anyone would like more information about visiting Amish country, please don't hesitate to contact me. I can get you information on places to stay and shopping.

We will keep you posted with more information. Thank you and hope you will

attend!!

Kristy

Can you make a batch of this to use as a master batch and then later take out the amount you need to add fragrance and/or color later? Would it work the same was as a premade lotion (base) where you heat it a little and it will take the fragrance and still stay whipped up? Or will it deflate? I usually make a half batch and weigh out some for each individual fragrance I make (everyone in the family wants a different fragrance) then package in jars. But I've only done this right after making it, so it sets up nice and whipped. TIA.

Hi Bayou, yes you can make a master batch and fragrance as you use but do not heat it back up or it will all melt down.

Thanks so much everyone. I was in the hospital when everyone posted on the 28th. so that's why I haven't responded.

LOVE! such bright colors. Do you use the neon colors? They are amazing

Yes I use alot of neon colors, I love them!

I Looooovvvvvve the Lunur eclipse WOW!!!!!! Where do I buy?!!!!

So sorry, my computer has been down. These soaps are sold out. So sorry about that!

Thank you so much!

So how big is each bar of soap once cut?

Ever so slightly less than 3 1/2 x 2 1/2.

Yes, I'm boiling all of them to 170 and holding for 20 minutes. I tried this recipe again...and again lol but added 8 grams less of the preservative this last time and it made a huge difference. So it went from 1.5% to .9%, do you think this will still be as effective against baddies? I'm using Optiphen Plus.

Oh gosh, idk, it would probably be best to contact who you bought it from. I only use Cosmocil and never had a problem.

Kristy,

I am still committed for 4. Now, you know Barb and I have other sizes in mind after you get this one done.:laugh2::laugh2:

You little stinkers! You have been talking behind my back! lol

Hey Rae, how many did you want for sure? Don't quote me for sure but I'm thinking I will have to have around $25-$30 with no set up fee.

Waiting on mine too Kristy!!! Hurry Up!!! :highfive:

Barb:p

You guys! lol!

Haven't got it perfected yet but this makes (4)-3 1/2" x 2 1/2" bars.

This will hold 1 lb. of oils to make them 1 1/4" thick. It is perfect for those little 1 oz. bottles of fos that you want to test or use up.

I am hoping to sell these once they are perfected.

It looks huge but it's 5" x 7" x 2". I think I will make these 1.50" deep instead.

Ok i added the preservative at room temp this time and for the third time in a row it looks like this in the pic. Like i said before, this is my second bottle of preservative and it did this to me with my last batch. It only looks like after adding the preservative. I havent even gotten to add my f.o yet. What gives? See the preservative floating on this edge, plus the surface is all shiny

I just thought of something from Katshe's post. Are you boiling your liquids first?

Ok i added the preservative at room temp this time and for the third time in a row it looks like this in the pic. Like i said before, this is my second bottle of preservative and it did this to me with my last batch. It only looks like after adding the preservative. I havent even gotten to add my f.o yet. What gives? See the preservative floating on this edge, plus the surface is all shiny

I am so sorry, I didn't catch your post. Did this ever mix back in again?

I get the driest alligator skin in the winter and just happened across this recipe! I think I may give it a whirl! Now I just have to find some cheap (but good quality) kokum & VCO. I've been wanting to try VCO forever and this recipe gives me a good excuse! LOL Thanks for sharing it SoapFreak!

If you are having trouble with kokum, try this version too.

It is quite it bit fluffier so would be better for summer. I'm sorry I didn't post this earlier.

8 oz. virgin coconut

6.4 oz. shea

5.1 oz. ewax

31 oz. aloe juice

.5 oz. cosmocil

Ok I will try that. Is it okay to put the batch in the fridge to speed up the cooling process? If so, in what spurts and for how long? Thanks for your help!

I would only put it in for 10-15 minutes at a time. The problem is that it gets hard around the outside of the bowl then it's hard to get it incorporated back in. I usually put a clean towel over top of the mixer and let it whip while I do something else for awhile. I let it whip until it's cooled down.

lol yeah I literally just got it in yesterday. It did this to me on my last batch (using the last of my other bottle of preservative) for some odd reason . Its almost like the preservative stays floating at the top but at the same time the batch becomes runny. Yesterday I tried adding stearic acid and even more e-wax just for the heck of it (not like I could make it worse!) and still no change. Could I be over whipping it or something? I add the preservative in when its around 100 degree.

I'm thinking maybe you should add it when it's cooler. I use Cosmocil CQ and it's added when it comes down to room temp. Maybe try that. If not, I would try another preservative. I can't see how over whipping would cause it.

Is your preservative still good? An oxymoron huh?

Cupid's Bleeding Heart must have taking a lot of time and patience. Great job

Oh yes it DID! Thank you for the recognition of my hard work. Thanks everyone!

What kind of colorants do you use to get those bright colors? Those are the best looking soaps I have ever seen, you are VERY talented!!:smiley2:

Thanks everyone! I mostly use neon oxides, ultramarines and celestial colors.

Thanks everyone for your wonderful compliments!