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I do it all of the time and I've never had a problem. Microwave still intact.

Just came from Dollar Tree. Gal spilled my change all over; but didn't help pick up or apologize.

Why do they always put the bills in your hand and add the change on top of that? When I first started working at McD's, I was taught to do it the other way around so the change wouldn't roll off. I also was taught to count back the change. Say you owe $4.45 and you gave them a $5 bill. They would count back a nickle ".50, .75, $5". I still do that at shows. It's a double check for me and them.

Trudi

At the clinic I work at we've hired younger people 18-25 who we discovered had no idea how to count back the change. They were used to the register telling them how much the change was and they just grabbed it and handed it to them. Our system does not do that, so they have to figure it out themselves. It was a mess and the drawer was always off at the end of the night. We've learned to check that out our new hires know how to count back change.

A very good strong vanilla. People love it.

I think it would depend on the age of the kids, very small kids might not have a clue of what it is or appreciate it . Make sure you label it as soap. You are not selling it, it is a gift and the parents can decide if they are going to let them use it. At least that's how it works with my children.

I agree with sockmonkey, anything can be dangerous. Hard candy, cupcakes, cookies etc.

I use them all of the time and I love them. Very easy to unmold and clean. I've never used the numbers but I'm sure they would be fine.

I'm surprised. I've seen so many whipped soap scrubs on etsy I thought for sure it was going to go that way.

Thanks for the answers.

My hubbie wears Drakkar and I found the one from NG is a dead on dupe. I use it in soap for him.

I've noticed that most of my clients are looking for vegan or vegetarian products. (myself included, I guess that makes me one of the 5%) Of course I sell mostly online and most of the vegans I know are shopping online to find soap without lard or tallow in it. But if you are looking to be different in your town go for it. It's a matter of personal preference and standing out.

Which type of sugar scrub do you prefer..

A. Whipped and foamy soap with sugar for exfoliating

or

B. Sugar scrubs with just sugar, preservatives and oils, no soap.

and why? I'm trying to get a feel for what most people prefer.

Apple clove butter

Lime cooler

vanilla bourbon

vanilla butter fudge

lemon chiffon

cranberry marmalade

wildberry mousse

My work load would double if I had to make all of my own FO blends. Most of my customers are looking for complex and designer scents. My nose is simply not good enough to pick up on the all of the notes in a designer fragrance in order to produce a candle to meet their expectations. So I let companies like Candle science, KY and Peaks do that for me. My hands are full at just working on the testing and making end of the candle and tarts.

Absolutely! You never know what stupid thing someone is going to do or will do. Land of the frivolous lawsuit!

You don't need a permit to sell online other than the usual tax and IRS paperwork. Here in PA you need a sales tax and use license and if you are selling under a name other than your own (a business name that does not include your name) then you need to apply for a fictitious name permit and pay a fee.

Pouring during snow storms is my favorite time! Keeps me busy and my house smells awesome.

As far as cure time, each wax is different so hopefully someone who uses it will chime in.

I use the little solo cups to weigh and measure my FO. They work great. Just don't leave them filled with FO and make sure you throw the cup away right afterward. The cup melts from the FO. Many times I've accidently left the cup on the counter after making candles and come back a few hours later to find the cup melted to the counter top and that's with just a few drops!

I always call my jars and tins the size they are, not the amount of wax they hold.

But one question...how do you get all the wax out of the spigot part?

I've never had a problem with wax in the spigot. When my presto pot heats up the wax in the spigot does too. So far, no clogs or issues with my spigot at all.

My advice, start small. Don't over do it at first or you will get frustrated. Make one or two candles at first then go from there. You will probably want to tweak things and wax and FO's are expensive. The testing phase is expensive! Have fun.

Pour until full, let sit until hardened, close and label and away they go.

Congratulations! That must have had your head spinning.

It's probably not a bad batch. It's the nature of some bases to sweat more than others. Changes in humidity and temperature can also cause the sweating. The best thing I've found is to wrap them in plastic as soon as they are made to keep them dry.

I've noticed that some companies bases tend to sweat more than others.

There is a place that sells beeswax ornaments and candles at the Renaissance Faire every year. They are really cute and they are not all that soft. They look to be pure beeswax (and smell like it)

I still have two beeswax ornaments from a couple years ago that are attached to twine that I hang on my tree every year. So it has to be possible.

http://www.beefolks.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=6&cat=Candles

The beeswax I use in my soaps and tarts, is not soft. In fact I use it to harden them. I say, buy a block or bag of pellets and give it a whirl. As far as the best deal, I have no clue hopefully someone else can chime in on that one.

DPS Morris wax sells it.

http://www.dpswax.com/DPS_index.html

I have bought and tested it against 4630, 4627, 6006, 464, and 444.

The top 2 for Ct & Ht were 6098 and 4627. They were equal in these respects.

6098 smokes less than 4630, 4627.

6098 and 4627 are generally more expensive than the others mentioned above.

6098 comes in slab form.

I have been using 6098 for production for tins.

I have been using 4627 for production for containers.

Does it have appearance issues is that why you don't use the 6098 in containers? (wet spots, frosting etc)

who sells it??

Let it shine sells it, but so far no reviews.

I'm really interested in that one myself.

No one has even tried this one????

My kids and I suffer from psoriasis and we use oatmeal base soap (SFIC) with no fragrances or dyes. Just ground and toasted oatmeal and spices for color. I also add vitamin e.

I don't think one is better than the other myself. I do both but I love MP the best. I think it's because personally I am able to do more and add ingredients that don't change because of the saponification process making CP.

You will find a lot of differences in opinion on one being better than the other but I think it's comparing apples to oranges.

So why not try both and see which one you like the best. Even better, why limit yourself and just do both?