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  1. Gene
    Well if it wasn't a milk soap, it was the fo. Can't think of any oils that would turn dark.
  2. Gene
    Lynn is having a pre-buy on BCB, great price, the only catch is it will not arrive for 3 months
  3. Gene
    For liquids I would recomend select shades or Peacock colors. maybe someone will check in and recomend a supplier
  4. Gene
    2% dimethicone will help
  5. Gene
    I need to try incorporating the silk in cyclo
  6. Gene
    I need to see if I can incorperate silk in cyclo
  7. Gene
    beware of cheap OO. There was a big bust in NJ a couple of weeks ago.EVOO turned out to be mostly RBO
  8. Gene

    Eo

    Gene replied to Crafty1's topic in Bath, Body & Cosmetics

    http://lotioncrafter.com/store/product.php?productid=16187&cat=258&page=1 16oz $7
  9. Gene
    The % of cyclo is probably very low
  10. Gene
    There has been some lenghty discussions on using vinegar. It seems that the reaction between an acid and a base can produce heat and make the burn worse. Flush with water.
  11. Gene
    I have 2 from old Will. A KD-600 for most everything and a cc-100 for delicate weights
  12. Gene
    possible that is was the fumes. Rub some shea on the area.
  13. Gene
    Well, I guess I have to stick ny nose in. I've broke up a lot of cocoa butter (100# in 1 day!) and if there is some magic that will cause it to break up all by itself please let me know!! The last I did required a meat clever and hammer:D
  14. Gene
    I like to wait a week or 2 before adding much water. Cream soap is a strange animal with a mind of its own. I have some that thins out when its cold, thickens right back when warm.
  15. Gene
    I have some that is 6 months old, just fine. In fact, it gets better with age.
  16. Gene
    It's really a matter of preference. Slab molds if you want to get elaborate with textured swirls. Log if you like delicate swirls that blend. Not to say it isn't possible to acheive similar results in both. Personally I like logs, I don't do oven process so they give me a uniform gel. You can use carboard box's lined with trash bags in a pinch for hp or cp, but in the oven you need to be a little more picky. My opinion. Clear as mud now? Oh, I almost forgot Martha molds work.
  17. Gene
    Have you been to my house??
  18. Gene
    They would have to be able to withstand temps over 200 degrees. I've seen cp accelerate to the point that steam was coming off it
  19. Gene
    Seems like I remember someone trying that, don't remember if it caused problems but, it will turn the soap a funky brown. I think??
  20. Gene
    It shouldn't need a lot, you are trying to offset the water that will get introduced during use, which is a very small percentage. Preservative are used to keep nasties from growing in the water. no water, no bugs. 1% of the oils and butter will be more than adequate.
  21. Gene

    what is ..

    Gene replied to latch's topic in General Soap Making

    http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15720 bohunk= Beth
  22. Gene
    Hey, I used to haul bottles to Princeton!
  23. Gene
    http://www.auto-owners.com/ Are they in your state? I've heard some good things about them
  24. Gene
    Ok, I have minimal experience as a chandler, but a lot with B&B. Like Donna I have seen fo instantly vaporize in soap also flavor oils in lip balm. My thought is if you had significant burn off in wax, aside from the vapor cloud, wouldn't there be minute bubbles as the fo deep in the wax vaporized? Although most would not be visible in opaque wax, I would think some should show up in containers on the glass.
  25. Gene
    You might add, " You're input is very valuable and appreciated. To insure you receive future samples, please return the enclosed evaluation"
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