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I just did a Monoi treatment on my hair yesterday-got the oil from the recent coop. I did the exact same thing as with the olive oil, warmed it before applying and used about 1 ounce of the straight Monoi. Wrapped in a towel for about 20 minutes. It rinsed clean after shampooing. My hair feels fantastic!! I color on a regular basis and this is the best my hair has felt in a loong time. The monoi is a bit pricey-but I'm worth it!! I think I am going to try this on a weekly basis and see what happens.

I have seen another hot oil threatment that uses Jojoba oil with some Monoi mixed in but for the life of me I can't find it now!!!

I love the colors on the second one and the cocoa butter bar is so elegant looking. Great Job!!!

I'm lovin those layers!! Great colors and super presentation!!!

A friend gave me her old Sunbeam Mixer and I love it. I have used it to make a couple batches of body butter and they came out great!!

I don't usually post any pics, but this one totally surprised me. I have not had any success with trying to swirl in the mold so I decided to try the in-the-pot method. More of a marble than a swirl, but it works!!!! This is SW Bay Rum with Black Oxide. I think I could have used just a tad bit more color, but I had never used the black before.

I got a mini Kelsie mold for Christmas and I just love it!!!I have a batch in it as I type this. I agree the dividers are a bit of a PITA to remove, but sooo worth it to have bars that are all the same size(Can you tell I have serious soap cutting issues???). I make 2 lb batches in it. I am hoping for a larger one soon-Mother's Day is just around the corner, right???

If you do decide on one, be prepared to wait up to a month to get it. I do believe that most are made as they are ordered.

I got a 9 bar Kelsei mold for Christmas and I love it!!! I cannot cut a straight line for the life of me and this mold makes it sooo much easier. I put saran wrap on the bottom to keep the soap from sticking, so I don't really have to mess with ling molds anymore. Some peeps have trouble getting the dividers out, but if I wait at least 24 hours, a pair of pliers works every time!!!

Word of warning tho-if you order one be prepared to wait about 3 weeks. I believe that they make them to order. Now I need to save my pennies to get the 18 bar size!!!!

If you have a Dollar Tree in your area, they have the cutest wicker baskets for $1.00!! My closet shelf is full of them.

KY Lavender Vanilla is a top seller in my candles and air fresheners.

I love Nature's Garden LoveSpell.

I got 3 of these at Target last week. I made some bath melts in them yesterday and they popped right out!! These are great!!!

Those are just too cool!!

You did an awsome job!!!

Thanks for the help. This one looks like its aluminum so I guess I won't be getting it.

I saw some nice M&P heart soaps in the gallery using a metal log mold. I was curious if this can be used for cold process also?? I saw a 8 inch tall heart mold on eBay that I would love to try for Valentine's Day. I am thinking it may heat up too much.

Thanks for any advice.

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Hope this helps

I work in a correctional facility and glass is a no no there. The tins should be okay.

I melt the wax in the presto and use a ladle to transfer it to the pour pot to color and scent.

I fill mine to the rim, just about 2 0unces of wax.

Those look great!! Great swirl!!

Those are awesome!! I am lovin' the colors....

Most of my oils I get from Peaks. They are by far the best quality oils I have tried!! I do use 2 from Bittercreek only because Peaks doesn't carry them. I do find I have to use more of it pp of wax than my Peak's oils. I use Cajun Candles Odor Eliminator as a special customer request for corn cob sachets.

Sorry to hear this had to be postponed, but her health comes first. I had the same surgery last year and she doesn't need to be doing anything strenuous for a while!! Send her get well wishes for me!!

I was hoping to attend, but my work schedule wasn't going to allow it. Now I can plan waaay in advance for next July!!

Right now I am using 1/2" x 1 3/4" labels on my lip balm tubes. One on the front and the other on the back with the ingredient list.

HTH

Love the layering!! I bet they smell great!!

Those are soo real looking. Great job.