lindanelson

I'm going to guess...soy on the bottom, gel on the top.

I need to make some of these also. I'm going to cut mine before pouring soap over them. I going to use a mold of some kind, but I have done it without putting the slices in anything.

Just lay on wax paper, pour a little soap at a time. If you're doing several in the same scent...by the time you pour a little on each one...the first one is ready for more. Just keep pouring until it looks like you want.

It's been a couple years since I've made any of these. You can also grind the loofah up in a coffee grinder and then pour soap over it. I might try that...just happen to have a coffee grinder that's not being used.

I use the free Avery Design Pro also. But sometimes it just doesn't play well with my Windows 7 and crashes... grrrrr

I have Windows XP on my laptop. Works good and was easy to learn.

I use Avery Design Pro for labels.

And I can't find a goats milk soap base available anywhere:(

Kristina

http://www.brambleberry.com/Goats-Milk-Melt-And-Pour-P3184.aspx

I love it. A dozen tarts will look nice with tissue paper between the layers.

Sometimes you can find silicone molds at Michael's that can be used for melts/tarts.

If I relied on my co-workers and friends to support me...I'd really be in the poor house. Don't give up. There are lots of people in the United States. It takes a lot of advertising and work to sell anything. Keep your chin up, keep making your soaps and write your goals (what you want out of a soap business) down.

Welcome aboard. :wave:

Thanks Linda, I will try that next time.

You're welcome.

Make sure you retest your candle after you change the dye amount. Certain colors are more difficult to burn and may change your wicking. I have to wick up with CS Mahogany Brown dye chips.

This is true. When one thing is changed, testing starts all over again.

Hi and welcome.

Add a little bit at a time of black or brown to your color. Test your color by dropping a little on a white paper towel/plate or on wax paper. Let it set up to see the end color.

You're welcome. You will find the search feature to be a good friend.

Hi Lisa...Welcome. I have no suggestions for you. Have you used the search feature here? Most of the time you can sub one oil for another. I would have to research Monoi butter to give you a better answer.

You know what? I never noticed that about paypal. I just checked my site which does the same thing which is kind of bad because when you add an item to the cart there is an option to calculate shipping. You enter your zip and hit calculate and your'e right, it says 0.00. So now I know customers won't know shipping until they actually put payment info? That kinda sucks... lol. Thanks for teaching me something new!

Your site looks really good. My site is done with weebly and a paypal shopping cart. When the zip code is put in, I hit calculate and the shipping and tax are included. The customer knows the total before payment information.

It has to be a setting in the set up of the your cart. I have no idea...it's been a while.

I add several things to my melt & pour base. honey, shea/aloe butter, shea butter, grapeseed oil, sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, coconut oil. I don't add all of these at one time though.

Just add one or two things in small amounts and see how they work for you.

There's a bath & body picture section.

You're welcome and yes they are easy.

I use straight fo and a small paint brush. Paint one side, let it dry, paint the other side. I usually do a couple thin coats.

Yes...it's called low sweat

http://www.peakcandle.com/products/Low-Sweat-White-Melt-and-Pour-Soap-Base__MP1009.aspx

http://www.peakcandle.com/products/Low-Sweat-Clear-Melt-and-Pour-Soap-Base__MP1010.aspx

I use the cp m & p base in clear and white. I like it. I add oils, butters, and honey to it. Peaks and Brambleberry's both carry it. I order from both of them and there is not a difference in the base.

The cp mp can be wrapped in paper or not at all. I put mine in organza bags with a hang tag label.

I voted...southern sunshine. I'm so tired of winter.

Good Morning;

Don't ever be afraid to ask questions. Remember to use the search feature first though. Everyone of us was new at one time.

I don't have any ideas for you, but I want to follow this thread.

Yes, you are reading it correctly. I don't remember, but you might have a setting that needs to be check marked for them not to need a paypal account to pay you.

I know on mine (business account), people don't need to have a paypal account to pay me.

Merry Christmas everyone. Stay safe and have fun.

Silicone molds are great for making melts/tarts. The ones with 12 cavities should make a 1 oz. melt. The bigger ones are great for soaps. The price is good.