Di_in_AZ

Go to epa.gov under candles. They have done a study debunking most of those myths. Some things you can say are: 1) Paraffin used in today's candles are food grade, ask them if they eat apples and candies--same paraffin. 2) The EPA burned 30 candles in one room for 3 hours--less toxins than in ONE cigarette 3) The toxins registered mainly come from the fragrance oil. If they have unscented soy candles, they have a somewhat better argument, but I hope they don't burn scented ones, they are putting the SAME toxins in the air 4) Tell them knowledge is their friend and being ignorant of their facts also makes them look stupid! (should probably leave this line out!)

I had twinges in there for quite sometime afterwards. Just make sure you have some backup at your show, I had an upset tummy it seemed for several months after surgery. My doctor said it was just until my body adjusted to not having the gallbladder--which it does nicely after a while. I still have problems eating high fat foods so I avoid them and then when I cheat I know I pay the price

The magic eraser got dye off my counter before, it worked great.

Have you looked at TKB's? I thought those were cheap, but then I ordered only a few. I was happy with the prices.

Wow, those look wonderful and you certainly name them so appropriately--wow, again I still cannot play with mine I daresay any will look that good LOL but I am mainly trying to tone down when I looked "sunburned" from my rosacea. Once I get mine done, I will let you know how it works on my rosacea, however, might not be too good of a test subject, I just get a bit pinkish and I don't get any blemishes as I do a good job of keeping up with my medicated gel. Again, you did a wonderful job! You have me really looking forward to trying this--thanks!

I got this suggestion off another board and it works great--DampRid. I take a plastic container and layer my soap in there, separated by wax paper but not completely covering each layer--and put a containter of DampRid in there. It is usually around $2.75, I know it is available at Walgreens. It sucks up the humidity and keeps the bars dry. We are in monsoon season here and have extremely high humidity some days and this has worked a charm for me.

I did this for a short time and after paying the fees to offer to accept credit cards, TWO people paid with credit cards the whole holiday season I was accepting them. When I do house parties--for me I usually take about 80% cash, 20% checks. I don't bother even doing the credit cards anymore, but that is just my experience, I know it is probably different for others.

Congrats!

I got everything, and haven't had the time to make anything! I just started back at college, kids back at school and both kids were sick and now I am getting it! I am hoping this weekend to give it a try, thanks for asking--I will post results when I make it. P.S. Edit to say, I am impressed with just what the kit contains so far. Seems to have ample quantities and plenty of colors. It is cruel to actually have it and not be able to use it!

And this was brought to this board to run down SS--why? Logically it should stop somewhere. I don't buy from either nor know either but as soon as I read this, it was obvious there was history that wasn't being divulged in the original post. What good does this do?

I would ask the supplier--they got their info from somewhere.

Well I ordered the TKB kit today, with some extra jars and got a kabuki brush off Ebay. This should be fun once I get it. I will let you know how it goes, especially with the rosacea.

Paraffin is rumored to have the best throw. Many soy people will tell you soy. Paraffin does use less FO per pound. You will also probably get many biased opinions on this question.

I had SCJohnson as a hit on my website tracker. I know they are rather scouting for trademark infringement or ideas.

I have never seen FO melt a clamshell before. I would send those back and ask for a refund promptly. My thoughts are the oil did not mix in the wax well and is seeping, and it must be a pretty strong FO to be melting the clamshell or like what was already suggested--they poured too hot and melted the clamshell at that stage. Either way I would think the wholesaler would have noticed that happening among others unless they are just pouring a few at a time, which I doubt.

Thanks, I had heard rumors about that so it can't hurt to give it a shot. I have very mild rosacea and usually manage to avoid sun and heat, but on vacation I did not do so well so I look a bit burned now and it annoys me when I keep getting asked if I have a sunburn.

Thanks Robin, that was sorted of what I needed, someone who had tried it and can vouch for it. I am going to order it today. I don't look as it as another hobby, I am classifying it as medical, for my rosacea

Weird, I have been researching this for the last couple weeks. They have a kit you can get at TKB trading that I am close to ordering. You mix your own. Also been looking at bareminerals, monave and crap--one other place I cannot recall and am wrong computer. It was just recently discussed on the dish. There are some good links there. I have rosacea and don't usually wear a lot of makeup, thought I would try the foundation for days when I look a bit sunburned

Thanks all for the advice. I had to get it a little while ago and got a cheapy ($20) one and made sure all the parts are detachable. It is a Hamilton Beach, has the regular blend thing, a whisk and also a small attachment for cup sizes. I did look at the Kitchen Aid ones but they are $50 and seeing as this is just something I dabble in, I couldn't reason spending the extra money--although they did look nicer Now on to my butter...now there's the fun part!

Does anyone have any recommendations on stick blenders? Is one brand better, is their a particular type of attachment, etc? I will be using this for lotions. TIA, Di

Those are really nice, great job

It is not discontinued, if you look at BCS' website: Astor J50 (now IGI 4636) Renamed since Astorlite was taken over by IGI.

I have and I read the recipe wrong. It made a foot lotion that when applied, made me scream....."OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH" and took my breath away. I have not tried the recipe again but I know from experience the menthol works, and works well--and you don't need very much.

Ramoroa brought up what I couldn't think of and didn't mention--the adapter is what converts the plug, the transformer (what I left out) is what converts the electrical current. I am not sure if a warmer would need the current converted--if you don't convert on some items, it will blow it. I think it has more to do with items that have moving parts, but I am not 100% sure. Electrician, I am not Edit to add: I found this blurb at a retailer to explain the difference between a transformer and a converter (converter what we call an adapter): North America operates on 110 volt electric current, where as much of the world runs on 220 volts and as high as 240 volts. So if you wish to use your U.S. 110 volt items overseas, your appliances will require a transformer or converter. Converters and transformers change electric current. Converters are designed to work only with electric appliances (for example, hot pots and hair dryers). Transformers are designed to work with electronic items that have a chip or a circuit (for example, camcorder recharges and radios AND electric appliances). Converters and transformers are available in different wattage combinations. Converters are available from 50-1600 watts. Transformers are available from 1-; 100 watts, 200watts, 300 watts and stronger. Your transformer will either step up and down the power (change 110/240 volt electricity into 240/110 volts) or step it down (change 220 volts to 110 volts) so you can safely run your appliance. The manufacture recommends you purchase a transformer that is 25% higher then the wattage you need. You should know that you will never damage your appliance with a higher wattage transformer, however if you buy one that is not powerful enough, it will not work.

Very nice