darci

Sassy as in how sassy?

If you're talking attitude sassy, I was thinking...

yeah, that's what I was thinking of... just a representation of what we as women can be. I think I'm even going to have a couple of names that someone who's feeling more mature would be comfortable describing themselves as too.

thanks!

Hi there... I'm changing my image and my product line name. going with 'Sassy Lotions', and would like to rename my fave FOs to some fun and sassy names. If you can think of anything that will go with my Sassy theme, please toss them out for me. I appreciate the help!!!

I'll get you started...

Beach Babe

Hot Mama

Sassypants

any other ideas?

I'm thinking scam on this one... sounds like a cc fraud... sorry.

yup, my vege glycerin is clear too.

I have one (new in box) that I was planning on putting in a classy ad along with some other equipment. I could be persuaded to part with it early.

if you've used the main ingredients in other products without problems, it could be a reaction to the FO... just a thought

whipping cream? VERRRRY interesting. you put 'milk fat' into your soap calc?

so, then, do you reconstitute it and then use it the same way others would goats milk? (milk)ice cubes, or whatever...

curious... has anyone here ever used dry milk in their soap?

the sage has shrink tubes for cp soap. with the tubes you don't fully shrink wrap the bars (open ends for the soap to breathe) and it allows you to put a cigar band underneath it and keep it tight (shrinkage, ya know).

it's an idea, anyway.

Someone asked me once, 'do the candles taste as good as they smell?' Duh, try one.

:whistle: I have to admit I can honestly tell them 'no'. My brother was watching me pour candles one day, and I was grabbing the drip and wiping my finger on the pour pot like I do every time. He asked me, 'do you ever accidentally lick your finger?'... 'no, of course not', I tell him... then, what do I do? I licked my finger. Strawberry Jam - soy wax.

lilac with fresh cut grass 50/50 - 'fresh cut lilacs'

I LOOOOVE the hot orange danish @ natures garden

I bought this scent from a fellow chandler at a local show. I was so excited - but I didn't get any throw from her candle. soy - and I don't know what kind she uses. I was soooo disappointed, cuz I really liked it cold.

sorry, no suggestion on where to buy those FOs - but a note that most heavy orange FOs have a chemical scent to them if you don't let them cure long enough before you burn them. Best way to sell soy/Orange is as a melt/tart or as a wickless candle. Otherwise you have to let them cure for up to 6 months, depending on the FO.

I use the the 100% Soy Wax from BCN in place of the KB Soy stuff and it works the same. My customers rave about this product.

I package it in push up tubes and recommend that they rub it on their feet (or wherever is rough, dry or cracked) at night and let it work while they sleep.

I'm one of those people who use a 'cheat' with emulsified lotions/butters - but I like the feel of the end product so much better than using e-wax and stearic... here goes...

Cocoa Butter 10%

Olive Oil 5%

cyclomethicone 1%

preservative .5%

FO 1% (can use up to 3% - reduce from water)

Fantasy Creme Maker (from oregon trail soaps) 4%

Distilled Water 78.5%

The longer it sets the stiffer it gets (from the cocoa butter). It's just a luxurious body butter - and you feel the effects all day long.

Hope you like it.

I made weights for my tent that hang by a tarp strap (at least that's what my truck-driving family calls them - LOL). It's 3" pvc pipe abt 2ft long, and I filled it with quick-krete (alternated with water). once full, inserted a huge eye-screw that the tarp strap would fit through, and let the concrete set. they're about 25lb each and work great. and since they hang, I don't have to worry about anyone tripping over anything.

I've never had that happen and am still using this recipe, although maybe with a couple small tweaks.

this was very helpful. I hadn't realized that Sugar Creek wasn't making these anymore... soooo disappointing.

I don't know anything about making body butter...but I think I read somewhere that soy flakes (if you are talking about the type you make candles with) are not good for lotions..something to do with the way it is made,,it is not cosmetic safe...But maybe someone with alot more knowledge will have some answers.

I tried it with EZsoy - don't go there, it wasn't the smooth whipped cream texture I'm used to - and also with the 100% Soy Flakes from BCN. the soy flakes were perfect, especially since I couldn't buy the Soya Skin Butter at KB the last time I looked.

HTH

Thanks for your replies!

okay - how much sugar do you use when added to your lye water? I've been adding just 1T, but was wondering if I should instead have been adding 1T per pound?

what are your thoughts?

trying this out today. my soap's in the oven and I'm on pins and needles. and wondering what I can do with the next batch. :rolleyes2

I'm using one of the Failor recipes - used coconut, jojoba and walnut oils. crossing my fingers that it works the way it's supposed to.