Ruina

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Yes, I got it. Thanks.

I haven't been here for awhile. Will take getting used to this new forum.

Candybee, let us know how you like it

I've used both black oxide & black clay. Either one works.

The trick to this is to use mostly clear mp with just a small bit of opaque. Otherwise you'll end up with a pastel color because of the TD.

I learned this trick from pjsoaps website. You can also get some really nice dark reds, greens, or blues this way. Here's the link if you're interested.

http://www.pjsoaps.com/1TipsTricks.html

Good to know. Thanks.

What about fonts? For example, using one that comes with your PC for biz name? Is that legal?

Ditto! The colors & swirls are beautiful.

The surf's up one is my favorite! You should do a class, I would love to learn how to make a soap like that!

yeah me too, me too

That makes sense. I have dry skin w/oily T-zone. I'm thinking maybe apply only to that area at least once a week to control shine. We'll see how that goes. I'll have to test various clays to see which one I like best. Should take me at least 6 months LOL!

It works. Pour your layer(s) thin and roll while the soap is still slightly warm but set up. Maybe wear rubber gloves to keep fingerprints from it.

These recipes are fantastic. Thanks. I bought some clays from the co-op and have no idea what to do with them.

I did make a mask for myself with the Australian Pink since I read it's good for mature skin and find that I have less shine at the end of the day.

Anyone know sure how often a mask can be applied? Once a week or more often?

Don't really like the new one. I liked that everything was all on 1 page as opposed to MMS & others. Think I'll stick to the old one. Good thing I saved it on my computer.

Welcome and have fun

Good for you. Soon you'll have more soap than you and your family can use.

So how did it go? And welcome to your new addiction

Eileen, if you're interested, here's my method.

Since I'm horrible at math, I like to keep it simple. I create my "bees bar" at 50% beeswax, 25% butters, 25% oils. I cut it into 1 oz & .5 oz pieces. This way I know more or less what I'm using instead of measuring tablesp & cups.

1 oz piece = .5 oz bees, .25 oz butter, .25 oz oils

.5 oz piece = .25 oz bees, .125 oz butter, .125 oz oils

It's similar to baking a cake. Some people keep it simple and use a cake mix. Others want more control of the process and ingredients and make it from scratch. Bottom-line - do whatever suits you.

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Pour a thin layer and immediately spritz your embeds with alcohol and place in the mold. Wait for it to set a bit. Then spritz the layer with alcohol and fill your mold with the overpour.

I do something like that. I create a "bar/block" with beeswax & butters & oils. Then cut it up and drop pieces into the cup with the chunks of mp and let it all melt together.

Pops & oxides from tkb.

Carrie's running a co-op right now. Check it out

I like to use pippettes for my FOs. For my foamers I use 3mL FO. I think that's approx 1 1/2% FO for the full amount of the product. I read somewhere to use max of 2% FO on liquid soaps & washes but that's depending on the FO itself. You should look into what your supplier state's on the particular FO you're using. Hope that helps.

Maybe ask your foamer supplier for the ratio amount?

You need more water than soap. On my 8 oz foamers I use 2 oz soap to 6 oz water.

Did a 1/2 batch last night. I converted the grams to ounces so my amounts may have been a little off from Coco's recipe. Tried one in the shower this morning. Even though it was a bit soft, it melted nicely as I was rubbing it.

I'll have to play a little more and so to inspire me, I joined the swap

It's so beautiful! It came out perfect

but if you line it with freezer paper that should be ok

She sent me a replacement for a out of stock item without any kind of notice. I emailed I didn't want the replacement but got no response. I also won't ever buy from her again.