Butterscotch

Oooh, good info, thanks! I'll try that. Have you tried a stick blender for the mixing cup? It might be too powerful. I figured I'd use a single beater, but I love working with a stick blender.

Thanks! I appreciate it. I have one more question - have you put it more than the 2 ounces of oil per pound in yours? I thought I might try 3 ounces and see if that makes a difference. Oh I lied, I have another question. If you scent yours as the order comes in, do you use a mixer?

I have a question about how you bottle your soap after you make a batch. Do you pour your soap out in jars at the time they are made, and let them set up there, or do you store them in a pastry bag/container until it's time to use? I made my first batch last night, and upon suggestion I read somewhere, I left it in a container overnight to see if the consistency was what I wanted. Now it's nice and firm and won't easily fill up the jars. I guess I'll warm it up and pour it again, and hope for the best! Any suggestions? Thanks!!

I've bought foaming bath butter products on etsy several times, but I've decided to try and make my own. I have a couple of questions. 1. I've received both firm and fluffy products before. I followed the standard directions - melted, added the sweet almond oil and fragrance while whipping, and this morning it seems more on the firm side. Did I whip too long or not enough? It's not a bad product, just not as fluffy as it could be. 2. If you make scents in a row (with intentions of selling it) do you go ahead and fill your jars then, or wait for orders? I read on a forum somewhere that a person stored them in pastry bags until she got orders. Is there an advantage to this? 3. After I make it, how long can I consider it fresh enough that I'd want to sell it - i.e still a good strong scent and nice texture. 4. Do I need a browning neutralizer for vanilla scents? I wasn't sure if this type of product is affected by that or not. 5. What is your preferred method of filling jars? Oooh, I had more questions than I thought. Sorry! Hopefully soon I'll be able to answer questions also. Jen