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I had run out of the lye I had purchased from AAA and had to buy the Roebic at Lowe's just this past weekend. It was $12.98 for a 2 lb container!!!!:shocked2: Last time I purchased it, it was less than $9.00!! Luckily I am finished making soap for the year, and will buy in bulk from AAA in January.

I am a Zinc lover when it comes to J223. I'd probably start with a 51z in the apothecary.

I love crocheted items. My daughter is a penguin fanatic. She would love it!! You are very talented. Great job!!

Do you have a Dollar Tree store close to you? I was there yesterday and I saw some cute red wire baskets in with the Christmas stuff.

I use 1 1/3 x 4 in rectangular clear labels on my 4 oz malibu tubes and 4 oz aluminum bottles-one on the front and one on the back.

I started making soaps in January 2005. It was the first winter that the tops of my hands were not red and cracked from being so dry. The last bar of Irish Spring got tossed a month later!!!I keep a bar at work to use and take it when I travel. I have converted sooo many people to handmade soap because I keep some with me wherever I go.

I label just the tube and shrink wrap the tube and cap. I use the shrink bands that are perforated in the cap area so the customer can remove the cap, but keep the tube wrapped. The label stays on the tube so they have my contact info to buy more!!!

The lotion I make is Jojoba Oil, FCO and Mango butter. It sinks in quickly,and is not greasy or sticky feeling.

Thanks for the tips. I am working with another supplier to get some that shouldn't leak. The idea on how to ship them is great. I will definitely keep that in mind!!!

I have gotten great feedback on my body sprays. I have been packaging in aluminum bottles with black sprayers. But as many people do, I have a problem with the darn things leaking!! Have tried 3 different sources for both the bottles and the sprayers and they still leak. I have even done the plumber's tape around the threads of the bottles, but eventually they start to leak also. I have finally thrown in the towel and decided to change packaging. I don't want to go with the clear 4 ounce bottles because some of my fragrances will cause the spray to be cloudy. Does anyone use the white HDPE White Boston rounds for their body sprays? I am thinking with a clear label, they could look kind of classy. For those that do use them-any problem with leaking??

Thanks for any input.

I was in a local restaurant supply place today to see if I could piggy back on their Libbey glassware order to save on shipping. I have been testing the 8 ounce Status jars and was ready to order some cases. When he pulled up the jar info on his computer, he told me it indicated that this jar would be discontinued when their current inventory is exhausted. He said it was the 8 ounce only-not the larger one.Anyone that uses these heard this? I certanly am not going to change jars if they are going to be discontinued!!! All that testing down the tubes!!!!!

Maybe mix Orange and Vanilla Flavor Oils?

I use hydrovance in my jojoba lotion and monoi creme instead of glycerin. It definitely takes away the stickiness and adds a silky feel to the products.

.7 oz ppo. Got some ash but smells great!!

I have a Kitchen soap that I made using Lemongrass EO and coffee grounds. Still smells strong after 4 months and as you can see by the pic, the coffee grounds are pretty well dispersed

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This is the only place I get my Monoi from. Great customer service!!!

I test my lip Balm recipes in the tubes from the start. That way I get an idea of how it will hold up under various conditions, ie purse, pocket, washer and/or dryer(not intentionally of course!!!). That way I can tweak it if it is too soft. It has to get through me before I give it to other testers to try.

I highly recommend their Satin Sheets!! It is a big seller for me. I also use their Downy Clean Breeze in candles and air fresheners. I use the LoveSpell in CP soap and lotions. Good Duplication of Victoria Secret(I am told by a lot of people who wear the scent).

I use Hydrovance in a Monoi Oil creme that I make. Originally I used glycerin and I found that the hydrovance at 2% made the creme much silkier without being sticky.

I use a combination of 75% 4794(votive) and 25% J223(container)for my clamshells without any problems. I am not familiar with embed wax, but it sounds like it has a high melt point with that much shrinking going on. With my combo, I have minimal shrinking and don't do repours.

HTH

I don't make a lot of this milk bath, but when I do, I package it in a polypro ziploc bag that will hold 8 ounces. I punch a hole in the top of the bag and attach a wooden scoop to it using colored curling ribbon. Slap a label on the bag and voila!

This recipe is a great one and so simple. Have fun!!!

I just made a batch using that fragrance this past weekend. It started to rice on me but I think I managed to stick blend it into submission. Like yours it did heat up and gel quickly in the mold. It was my usual recipe-so the culprit was probably the Purely Herbal. Never soaped this one before-it smells great!!!

Those swirls are beautiful!!! You did a great job!!!

I have this mold and I love it!!! I get bars that are the same size-FINALLY. It comes with a template to line the mold, making lining a breeze. I think its money well spent. I hope to get the larger one in the future!!!

I have a sample of Cherry Blossom from Lonestar. I put some in a body spray and a coworker said it smelled pretty close to the B&BW scent.