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Have you tried an Ott-Lite? I know jewelry crafters use these all the time for theirs. I have one, but it's the reading one, so it still works, but doesn't bring out the clear crisp colors the True Color one does. I think that's what it's called...

Mechanics Soap made with shea butter, fullers earth, fine pumice, coffee grounds and lemon EO. My husband is a truck driver for a company that deals with solid/liquid pumps and he took it to work for the shop guys to use. They all love it

What do you use these for? Packaging soaps?

No, I do mean drinking tea. Here's an excerpt from another site: "Production of high quality (brand) Dried Honey Powder starts with the finest, premium grade Canadian Honey. The liquid honey is blended with maltodextrin, a refined form of starch, in order to micro-encapsulate the flavour and aroma of the original honey. The honey/maltodextrin blend is free flowing without the stickiness and messy handling of liquid honey. (brand) Dried Honey Powder delivers the same flavor, color and functional benefits of liquid honey. It will store for a minimum of 24 months in it's original closed package at room temperature or <20° C. (brand) Powder can be used in a variety of applications, wherever the unique flavor of honey could enhance consumer appeal. It is used as a natural sweetener, a sugar substitute, a drink base additive, a food ingredient, and a versatile component in natural cosmetics. "

No one has ever tasted or smelled honey powder??

I just got a ton of new FOs, so working on wickless containers, soy melts, soaps, lip balms and milk baths And hopefully getting my labeling down to what I want!

I received some honey powder yesterday from a reputable source. I've never tried it before. Is it supposed to smell like cereal? I don't get any honey smell or taste. I've read you can use it like honey in tea, etc, and to sweeten lip balms, body powders, etc. I can't imagine use this in tea. Maybe I'm missing something here... I plan on using it in soaps and maybe a milk bath. But seriously, it smells like cereal.

I just got a bottle of Black Pepper from Tony's Fragrance Oils. I do M&P and wickless soy candles. Anyone use this one straight? Or do you mix it with anything? I also got Orange Vanilla. I wonder how those two might be together...

I second that. As the owner of a dog with a somewhat sensitive stomach, I want to know what's in it and why. And if I found out you didn't know, weren't sure, I would NOT be buying from you.

These are all GREAT ideas, thanks everyone!

I'm planning on doing some craft fairs later this year, and hope to have my lip balm and lotion ready by then. Do any of you offer testers at craft fairs? I was thinking an unscented mini-pot of lotion. For the lip balms, just a note saying to try on hand only. Both obviously marked "Tester".

I use 8oz widemouth jars, and they hold 4oz wax.

I made up some 100% soy wickless containers. They hardened beautifully. Nice creamy tops, etc. However, I've noticed that if I don't melt them completely, or only melt them for a short time, they get "wrinkly" on top, uneven. Now if I remelt for a long period of time, say 2-4 hours, they're fine. Is this normal? eta: No dye, just fragrance

Awesome, thanks!

Can I use an HDPE bottle for something containing FOs? I know there are some materials that you can't, but I don't remember seeing HDPE on that list.

Thanks everyone

Great to hear, I'm planning to order from them soon!

My local Staples carries waterproof mailing labels. ETA: Office Depot has them too!

I made this soap last week. It's goats milk M&P with cocoa powder and chocolate FO. I think it's fairly decent for my 2nd soap try! Comments welcome! eta: The small bar in the first pic is my tester bar. I had cut it in half, and put half in the bathroom. And the cocoa powder that is obvious in the bar under that was some I sprinkled on the mold. I don't think I'll do that next time!

Looks great! When sunlight isn't available, you could always use an OTT-Lite.

The dog size shouldn't matter at all. I was a bather/brusher in high school and we used the same shampoo on all size dogs, just depended on their individual needs, ie white coat, moisturizing, flea, etc. I use a darkening shampoo on our Rottweiler and I also use it on my horse's tail.

I tried it last night and it definitely has some throw! I had it in the living room and could smell it through the house.

How neat!

Congrats!

Very nice!