wincie

ok did some earlier today...i'll burn on Saturday and make sure to take pics and post!

I was just using the term that the company I bought that from use....I guess just because of the straight edges that they refer to it as 'votive'...but it holds 7oz (pic below)....it's 2.75" in diameter and 3.5 in height. I tested with HTP-83 and HTP-93 and C-70 and C-75 cotton core. Maybe my cure time was way to short too...I doubt it was even 24 hrs (can u tell I was impatient). I'm thinking that maybe a main contributing factor...

Like I said...I'm new to this side of the board when it comes to soy and containers in general...so I was not even certain of the cure time. I just made another batch and will try to leave it until Sunday at least

Winsome

Thanks Vicky...approx 15- 16 hrs right now...it's a 7oz votive tumbler

Ok....maybe the question wasn't worded right...I don't want to find out how much of each additive u put in or anything....not trying to steal any recipes lol...just wanted to know since it's pure 100% soy wax...can it be mixed with anything?

Hey guys,

I'm new to this side of the board. Just started making containers with EcoSoya Container Blend Advanced Soy Wax. So far I've had amazing results with scent throw and wicking with HTP...my question is this...how do I lengthen (sp) burn time....can I use additives in this was like UA, vybar or stearic?

Looking forward to the responses!

Thanks so much in advance for your help!

Winsome

thank you Vicky!

Hey All,

I have not posted in quite a while now....but I have a quick question. Do any of you know of any companies that make custom metal molds? I know Pourette does/did but i haven't been able to access their website for sometime now and I can't get through to the numbers from their catalog.

I'd really appreciate any suggestions.

TIA

Winsome

Those colours are gorgeous!....U make me want to go pour some right now lol!

Those are truly awesome...great job!!!...(as usual) )

Thanks Marika...that was just the information I needed to start my search and experimenting

Hey All,

It's been awhile since I have posted even though I still do try to read and catch up. I have just had ALOT of work to do....up to my neck is wax LOL

Question....can you use transfers on wax...hurricanes in particular (not that that matters)...I want to try it...but thought I'd ask first before I make a move.

Thanks in advance!!

those look ssoo creamy....yyyuuummmm

I love Blackberry Tea!....Time is moving sssoooo quickly..it will be Christmas again before u know it :rolleyes2

For me it's hurricanes...I work with party planners...so I do a couple functions per month....a LOT of hurricanes...a close second though are pillars:wink2:

Winsome

Yup...those are making me hungry ....they look absoloutley flawless!!

Michi...it took me approx 30mins...not too bad....and yeah...I am pretty proud for them being like the 3rd soap I ever made and the very first loaf

Sami, the link to the instructions are further up in the thread...on the first page.

Yeah KMommy...can;t complain at all for where I live ....I was in Connecticut and NY in January and the snow and cold were killing me (like it usually does)...was sure glad to get home....for all of u in the cold...sorry....but it's a lovely beach day here!:tiptoe:

Thanks so much guys! ....it does kinda look like a sunset!

KMommy...it was Robin(InOr) that posted a link to a great tutorial in the Soapdish Forum Gallery (u have to be a member) http://www.soapdishforum.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=3253

Thanks for that link Robin!

Winsome

Ok...these aren't the greatest...but I don't think too bad for the first ones ...I think it'll get better with time...scented Mango Papaya:D

Thanks for viewing

Winsome

Thanks again guys!!...I made a couple more...i'll post later today

Thanks so much guys...I really cheated though :tiptoe: ....I only waited a few hours and put them in the freezer to pop out quickly and i already have it using at the hand basin not much over 12 hrs of making it ...i just had no patience !!! LOL....it was so much fun...can't wait til tomorrow...like i don't have enough candle orders to occupy my time :lipsrseal.

HELP...I'm already addicted ......what have u all done to me!!!!!!!

Hey guys...just got my soap stuff from BCN yesterday and have made 2 soaps.

The 1st one is scented Oatmeal, Milk and Honey...I put some oats in there for the look (and exfoliant too...right??)

The 2nd one is Lavender...I doubt u can see it but it's a very pale shade of purple...that third pic is the underside of the lavender with the seed/buds...thought i had mixed enough for it to be cool and distributed evenly...but no luck with that..i'll try again soon though

Thanks for viewing!!!

Winsome

that was a duh question huh....Thanks alot!!

Another not too smart question here. :undecided ..I see where some persons use cooling racks and allow their soaps to cure....Does this also apply to MP?...after slicing or removing from a mold does it need to go on a rack...and is there a curing time for it?

TIA

Winsome

Thanks so much for your help...now why did i not wait to read this before i placed my order . I didn't order a loaf mold thinking....oh i'll just pick one up in a store!!...anyway...I did order a couple of other molds ...

Thanks again!!

Can't wait!!!!!

Hey guys,

I've decided to venture into soapmaking...it seems like a natrual progression once you do candles :rolleyes2 .

I've been going through the soap section discussion board for a couple of days now and i'm about to place an order with BCN, mostly the regular opaque mp and just about 4lbs of the clear (not really a fan of the clear...but just want to play with it anyway :rolleyes2 ....what I want to know is this...approx how many lbs does the small loaf tin hold..or what's the average amount of bars I can get form 1LB of soap base?

I don't want to order too little to play with ....but I also don't want to order too much right away for the first order.

TIA:)

Winsome

I am sssoooooo excited ...u have no idea!!!