dirtybirdsoaps

Hey there! Nice to see some of the same people lol I’m definitely noticing  the difference already. So many new types of supplies and this board isn’t moving like it did back then. I have a feeling I’m going to stay with my 415 for containers when I start them again and a soy blend for tarts. In a perfect world I’d find a soy to fit all my needs but not likely. It’s funny how much people complain about 415 but I love it. 

I haven’t made candles, tarts, or soaps in years.....life got in the way. 

Im looking into only doing it as a hobby but am curious as to a good soy wax for tarts. In the past I used GW415 for my container candles and feather palm wax for my tarts. I’ve only used clam shells for my tarts. Right now I’m only looking at clamshells but might want to venture to different styles of tarts. Unfortunately my brother has a reaction to feather palm so I’m looking into soy. 

Whats everyone’s preference for soy tarts? Is there a soy that works for clamshells & molded tarts? Is there a multi soy wax that would be good for container candles, clamshell tarts and molded tarts?

I wouldn’t mind having to buy a different wax for candles if needed but heck if I could find one to fit all my needs that would be amazing. 

TIA

Looking at plans for it, it doesnt seem that hard. I think I will try to make one after I tackle making a shelf for my laundry room.  Here are plans for one.....

http://ana-white.com/2012/06/plans/food-storage-shelf

check around on that site, theres some really fun stuff. I already made a headboard, an herb box, and am making a shelf for my laundry room. (pssssst! Im not handy at manual labor lol) She gives simple instructions, and Im sure theres more ideas on her site that can be soap related.

Looks like Ill be placing an order there too lol, anybody have recommendations for them. I've seen several posts about them so I'll go search as well.

MW had a GREAT chocolate chip cookie not sure if it got duped.   I also had a CS sample but the MW really bloomed in wax!

 I just seen that FB has Chocolate Chip Brownies-MW type?  Is this what your referring to? could the brownie be a mistype? It says toll house cookie in the description.

http://www.fragrancebuddy.com/chocolate_chip_cookie_dough_fragrance-1-2.aspx

Thank you every one. Looks like Ill be placing a few orders lol

I am in need of a great chocolate chip cookie scent?

Would love a few other cookie scents as well?

Mac Apple?

Apple cider?

Frankincense and myrrh?

Clove?

Thank you for any help, Ive tried doing a search especially for the CC cookies but no luck

Thank you for the replies, I bought a few soaping oils and E.O.'s from Soapmakingresource.  So at least thats a start and I can get some basic oils from Walmart. I think I will make a salt bar first and then maybe next batch pine tar.

As to the 55 lbs of Himalayan salt lol, I have really bad psoriasis and I have to soak in it at least 3 times a week in the tub each time using about 2 cups so it adds up pretty fast. Sadly, my psoriasis is a pain and topicals don't really help not to mention I dont care to use all those steroids all the time so luckily natural things like the salt and sun help.

Yes. I use the same aloe vera juice you find at the store. I get it in the gallon jug cause I soap with it a lot.

 

I'm not good with what works for psoriasis and from what I understand some with it are more skin sensitive than others with it. I have heard that activated charcoal helps. Not sure about EOs but either the tea tree or pine tar sounds like it may help.

 

I like the avocado oil in your recipe. I love using it for sensitive skin types. I also like using sweet almond oil but only at 5%. It just feels good on my skin.

 

Lately I have been loving sunflower oil in my soaps. It has an extra skin softening ingredient. Don't know if it helps psoriasis but I sure love washing with a sunflower oil soap. I love it so much I redeveloped my basic bath bar to include it.

Thank you, I really appreciate your feedback. Its so exciting to start looking into all this again. Life just happened and I just haven't had the time. Now I'm determined to start again although it seems the board has slowed down from a few years ago I will definitely be adding SAO and Sunflower oil to my shopping list lol any good places to buy supplies in small quantities, not bulk? Is New Directions or camden grey still ok?

The first salt bars I made with 60% CO so I know that will work. But I tend to use 75-80% CO and whatever other oils I like to add. Why don't you use aloe vera juice for your liquid?

 

You can use Himaylayan pink salt but I would stick with the fine ground salt. Thats the same grind as regular table salt. Medium and large grinds can make your salt bars scratchy.

 

I use the same amount of salt per oils. 32oz oils = 32oz salt

Thank you   I'll up the CO, Ive never thought of Aloe Vera juice thats very interesting. Can I use the kind you'd find in the health food store?  Also the Himalayan is fine ground....like powder.

This is what I have http://www.saltworks.us/shop/product.asp?idProduct=1006#.U865C7HzOjI

Would you recommend any special eo's or carrier oils? Im trying to put together a shopping list lol

I found an old recipe I saved, does it sound correct?

I have 76 oz oils/ 76 oz salt 

recipe as follows:

63 oz coconut oil

4 oz castor oil

4 oz olive oil

2 oz avocado oil

2 oz jojoba oil

1 oz neem oil

76 oz salt

24 oz water / 12.13 oz lye

I make a Saltbar with Dead Sea Mud and Charcoal for psorarisis I add Lavender and Tea Tree oil to it and a little Sea Kelp to it I use 80% sea salt.

Interesting, would you mind sharing your recipe? Also, does Charcoal powder go bad? I think I might still have some lol

Thank you,  I stopped making soap when I moved into my new house about 4 years ago, and can't find all my notes. I have papers everywhere lol. Yup, the salt bars always did wonders for my psoriasis. Thats been my go to to fight my psoriasis: sea salt and sun or tanning. My drs give my topicals but they're all steroids and I avoid them if possible. Luckily I live in FL and near the beach so that helps as well, but right now its getting pretty bad so I have to step up my game lol.

Its been in a dark cool closet. As to free flowing, do you mean not a chunk of lye lol? Sorry if that sounds like a dumb question, never had lye this long before. If your referring to chunk free it sorta is, there is a few chunks but small but it was like that when I bought it. The lye was purchased at AAA chemicals. Would save me the hassle of having to buy more since I'm trying to get back into soap making.

It's been about 4 years since I've made any soap and am looking to start again. I am trying to come up with a salt bar formulation that would help with my psoraisis.

-If I remember correctly 50% hard oils/50% soft oils? Im searching for my old recipe.

-What % salt?

-can I use GROUND pink himalayan salt? I have 55 lbs of it I use for my psoriasis.

-where is everyone getting their soaping supplies nowadays?

-any recommendations for E.O.'s or oils to help with psoriasis?

-can you add pine tar to salt bars?

Sorry for all the questions, its been so long since Ive made any soap and Im having trouble finding all my info so I'm searching this site like crazy lol  Thanks for any help.

I tried doing a search but for some reason it kept telling me "old lye" & "lye" were not allowed, Anyways, I remember everyone saying to use it as a drain cleaner/ unclogger but is it safe for pvc pipes? I know you can use PVC as a mold, but didnt know if a lye solution would be safe?

It's back in stock, I ordered it yesterday . I did call and ask about spicy peaches & apples and was told it's discontinued but he will order it if you order in bulk (25 lbs).

I know this is an old thread but any other combos or tips? Im looking to make my husband some, he needs it bad LOL

Peaks! Smells exactly like the real thing IMO.

well LOL seems like its half and half. I appreciate everyones tips as well because I KNOW I would make a mess with the liquid.

Ive been using reddig-glo dye chips for a while not bt I'm thinking about switching to liquid. Any advice? Right now dye chips are simple. Toss one in your good to go lol but I know with the liquid you can make a variety of colors and the shade you want.

Which one do you use and why?

Oh and I'm using these in GB415 soy jar candles and starburst palm for clamshells and pillars.

I agree, I also would love it if they sold their palm wax again as well......hey we can hope LOL

I get mine from backwoods, great throw in GB415 Soy

Im looking for a good:

-Japanese Cherry Blossom

-Gardenia

-Magnolia

-Lilac

If theres any others that you love, My ears are open Im looking to add some florals to my list and I don't have a nose for florals LOL

Thanks

I am looking on input on my logo.....good or bad. (Logo is my avatar) If a bigger pic is need I can upload one from my other computer.

Im wondering everyone's thoughts on my logo because right now I'm trying to make a come back after a much too long break. I've been thinking about my labels recently and I was wondering if my logo is too......cute.......childish......I don't know what word I'm really looking for......maybe unprofessional? So since I'm making a comeback I didn't know if I should change it. The name/logo of my company actually started out as a joke but kinda stuck LOL

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