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  1. coconut
    I never called you a greenhead. I don't know what that is. I stand by my statement that our planet is overpopulated with humans. Sure this planet can support more people, but it is at the expense of the other species on the planet. Farming destroys habitat for other animals, even organic farming. Some are now extinct and others are on their way. Soy farming is very destructive to the soil, surpassed only by corn and sugar cane farming. Maybe it is generous of me, but I believe other creatures have a right to this planet also. JMO.
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    Thanks, CaftCandles and Stella, you saved me a lot of typing. Let's not forget all the gallons of petrochemicals that go into producing soybeans in the form of pesticides and fertilizers. In 50 years, I don't think society will have the luxury of burning their food for fuel or candles. The human race is overpopulating this planet and our present lifestyles will not be sustainable without massive amounts of energy. When the oil is gone, people will face a drastic change and burning candles will be for light, not fun, and could very well be back to rushlights dipped in fat. Remember, crude oil saved the whales.
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    lye

    coconut replied to jackie's topic in General Soap Making

    Found my own answer. I looked it up at the Doitbest hardware site, and it says secondary use is soapmaking.
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    lye

    coconut replied to jackie's topic in General Soap Making

    I'm still at the reading stage, and studying the page at Miller's Homemade Soaps, which I was told is recommended reading, they say Red Devil isn't really lye anymore? Or is that just where they are located? http://www.millersoap.com/SoapFAQs.html
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    Does anyone have experience with Florida Soap Supplies? It appears they are in Estero between Fort Myers and Naples. I wonder if they allow local pickup.
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    lye

    coconut replied to jackie's topic in General Soap Making

    Sorry to be stupid, but how do you know that the Rooto is the pure stuff?
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    Do you want an inkjet or a laser? I buy a lot of printers for work. For inkjet, I go Canon hands down. HP inkjets stink. But for a B&W laser printer you just can't beat HP. Laser toner will last a very long time, up to a year depending on your usage. Laser ink won't smear, inkjet ink will smear if it gets wet unless you buy a special ink and printer and I don't remember what model that was. There was a thread about it on this form a while back.
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    What part of Ohio are you in? There are a number of suppliers in Ohio.
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    Go for it. I did a couple of craft shows at work (talk about a small town, 600 employees) and made 200.00 in two hours. If your stuff is good, what do you have to lose? It will be good experience if nothing else.
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    Thanks, Stella. This is pine, but it is not soft. It is old heart pine, hard as a rock. You can't buy it anywhere except in salvage yards. Almost impossible to put a nail into. Around here it is called Dade County Pine. We bought an old house and had to change out the floor joists, and this is the salvage. But I'll remember about sealing it. Thanks again!
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    I wouldn't waste my time testing wax that I am not going to continue to use, because your results will be different when you buy good wax. You have to decide if you want the extra challenge of working with soy to save shipping costs. Might be worth it for you. JMO
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    Stella, does it matter what kind of wood you use? I'm not making soap yet, but when I do, I have a bunch of old growth pine from the house we are rebuilding that I could use. TX
  13. coconut
    I am in trouble, just started thinking about soap...
  14. coconut
    I have a bunch of aluminum funnels I picked up at antique malls. I also use a high temp silicone ladle for heavy pots. Still get some drips, but not too bad.
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    I use little one ounce glasses with measuring marks and a spout. I found them at an antique mall. I put it on the scale, tare it, pour into it. After I pour into the wax, I let it rest a few minutes and the extra FO gathers in the bottom of the glass. Pour that in the wax too. I wash it out with dish soap and warm water and it is ready to go!
  16. coconut
    Evidently a big risk is using mineral oil for constipation... http://www.pediatricsdigest.mobi/content/103/2/e19.full
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    What she said. Thank you for the correction and additional information. I live at 11 feet above sea level, so I know just what you are talking about! Anyway, the point I was trying to make is that when you buy a thermometer, don't automatically assume it is accurate, especially if it is an inexpensive one you picked up locally. Calibrate it based on the elevation and the means at your disposal. I would trust boiling water over body temperature which also varies a lot, especially depending on where you stick that thermometer. :lipsrseal
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    It depends on where you live, as shipping is the largest part of the expense. If you are in the US on the East Coast, Candlescience is a good supplier.
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    Thank you both. I had no idea. I'm so out of touch!
  20. coconut
    Certain wax and certain FOs throw better....depends what you use.
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    Thanks, Kitn!
  22. coconut
    Didn't this happen a while back with Glass Glow from CS and shortly afterwards they dropped it?
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    Candybee, was the flame height the same size when you compared the zinc and cottons?
  24. coconut
    Creme Brulee, Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Hansel & Gretel's House. Yum.
  25. coconut
    I have one and it works fine. I don't use it much because I use heavy glass bowls on a flat warmer, but no issues with the Yankee.
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