kestagano04

Would that work with MP?

Those are so unique! They remind me of a painting, beautiful!

Thanks for the great feedback! I think next time I may try to shape the soap roll into a heart instead of a swirl.

Very cute!

Very cute!

This is my second played with mp batch. I used sfic shea butter and shaving soap bases with a 3" pvc pipe mold. I really screwed up cutting them though. I thought it would be hard to pop it out of the mold so I pressed really hard and it literally shot out! I had planned on slowly pushing it out and using the mold as a guide to cut the bars straight, but ended up having to eyeball it instead (ugh!). It's hard to see, but they are both shades of purple. Thanks for looking!

Thank you for the great feedback! I poured the first couple of layers the "wrong" way hoping they would combine in a way that looked like moving water. And finished it off with regular layers. I can't wait to play with some more soap today!

Great info, thanks! I made my first batch with silk powder today, but I only added 1 tsp per 2 lbs because I was unsure about how much I could use. :embarasse I'm glad you posted your experience, I will definitely be using more next batch.

Thank you for the feedback, I really appreciate it!

This is my first batch of MP that I have tried to pretty up. I'm excited about the results! It's the look I was going for. It's sfic goat milk and sfic clear. I added silk powder, glycerin, and olive oil to both bases, and ground oats to the goat milk base. Thanks for looking! Stacey

curlycoat2... About how much silk powder did you use per pound? Were you happy with the results? I'll be trying some out soon, but I'm not sure how much to add. Thanks

Great!

I think I may have found it.... http://www.yessupplyco.com/optic_jars.htm

I was wondering if you could do that, I had considered it. Now maybe I'll try it, I've got a nice fat aloe plant in my bedroom.

I add my ground oats after I add the fragrance (which I add when the base has cooled enough to stick my finger in and not feel any pain ). I keep stirring in an upward motion as it thickens until I see that the oats stay suspended throughout.

When I used green tea leaves I could definitely smell them. I liked how it smelled. I had also used Lavender Cucumber Sage FO and the two scents combining was not a problem. I had only used the tea leaves for looks so I didn't use too much.

My stepmom has used the stabilizer from WSP, not too long ago but it seems to have worked fine.

Here are some threads on curing that may answer your 1st question... http://www.craftserver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62511&highlight=curing http://www.craftserver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58602&highlight=curing+tarts http://www.craftserver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26601 I do use ecosoya pb for my melts but I wouldn't know about the clamshells, I've never used them.

Thank you prairieannie for starting this thread! It will make it a lot easier (for me at least) to find the info I'm looking for (instead of trying to weed through numerous past posts). So far I've only added ground oats, green tea leaves (cut open a tea bag), and lavender buds. I can't wait until my order from Southern Soapers arrives! I plan on trying glycerin, silk powder, olive oil, beeswax, and Dr. Bronners.

That's what I have here... I plan on trying it when MY SOUTHERN SOAPERS PRE-BUY BASE FINALLY ARRIVES!!! Which thankfully will be this coming Tuesday... I hate waiting.

Thanks for the info. :smiley2:

Me too! We have quite a collection of Miyazaki movies at our house.

Here is a link to their site... http://www.kycandlewaxsupply.com/

Yes, that would really be quite a label. :smiley2: My question is... since I am new to adding extras to my mp... when they state where to list ingredients at 3%, that would be by weight then? Thanks

This is on the FDA's website... The Fine Line Between Cosmetics and Drugs The FD&C Act defines cosmetics as articles intended to be applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance without affecting the body's structure or functions. This definition includes skin-care creams, lotions, powders and sprays, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail polishes, eye and facial makeup, permanent waves, hair colors, deodorants, baby products, bath oils, bubble baths, and mouthwashes, as well as any material intended for use as a component of a cosmetic product. Products that intend to treat or prevent disease, or otherwise affect structure or function of the human body are considered drugs. Cosmetics that make therapeutic claims are regulated as drugs and cosmetics, and must meet the labeling requirements for both. A good way to tell if you're buying a cosmetic that is also regulated as a drug is to see if the first ingredient listed is an "active ingredient." The active ingredient is the chemical that makes the product effective, and the manufacturer must have proof that it's safe for its intended use. For products that are both drugs and cosmetics, the regulations require that active ingredients be listed first on these products, followed by the list of cosmetic ingredients in order of decreasing predominance. Examples of products that are both cosmetics and drugs are dandruff shampoos, flouride toothpastes, antiperspirant deodorants, and foundations and tanning preparations that contain sunscreen. Before products with both a cosmetic and drug classification can be marketed, they must be scientifically proven safe and effective for their therapeutic claims. If they are not, FDA considers them to be misbranded and can take regulatory action. ...I thought that it was if you claimed your SOAP was MOISTURIZING that you would then have to say it is cosmetic and would be required to list the ingredients. Also from the FDA's site..... SOAP Ordinary soap is solely made up of fats and an alkali. In the past, people made their own soap from animal fats and wood ashes. Today there are very few true soaps in the traditional sense on the market. You might recognize these soaps as products marketed with characteristics such as "pure". "True" soaps are regulated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, not FDA, and do not require ingredient labeling. Most body cleansers on the market today are actually synthetic detergent products and come under the jurisdiction of FDA. These detergent cleansers are popular because they make suds easily in water and don't form gummy deposits. Some of these detergent products are actually marketed as "soap" but are not true soap in the common and legal definition of the word. If a cosmetic claim is made on the label of a "true" soap or cleanser, such as moisturizing or deodorizing, the product must meet all FDA requirements for a cosmetic, and the label must list all ingredients. If a drug claim is made on a cleanser or soap, such as antibacterial, antiperspirant, or anti acne, the product is a drug, and the label must list all active ingredients, as is required for all drug products. I'm new to this so I'm not too sure, but by what the FDA states it doesn't seem like the moisturizing claim for the cream would make it fall into the category of cosmetic and drug to where it would need to be tested. The only thing I can find about claiming moisturizing has to do with soap.