shell1226 Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 That's what I did. I melted everything, poured into a mold and let harden. They popped right out. I also tried them in the tubes and that worked well also. I guess it's just a matter of preference.I'm just trying to decide how to package them so I can figure out pricing. I love this recipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiansun Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 ok i feel stupid asking this but , do you heat the ingredients together then pour into molds?never done this before, looks easy and just might try making it.Not a stupid Question. I melt my beeswax and buttas, then stir in my oils and then fo ( for this batch size which is small, I start with .5 tsp fo and work up)I've been playing with this recipe. keeping the amounts of wax, oils, butter equal, but subbing oils and butters and have found some good combinations. I've also added some Vit E, it has great properties and always looks good on labels Shea alone is greasy, but instead of kokum, you can sub mango or cocoa butter I've found that castor and jojoba oils work great. Some people are allergic to nuts so I've taken the SAO out and use these instead.For packaging again a preference, myself I like the .5 or .7 oz twist tubes, I don't like holding the bar in my hand. Others prefer tins or lil pots. There is no wrong way, just find what works for you and your customers.Ok it's 5:30a.m. I don't know what I'm doing up but I'm ranting :bump: good luck and have fun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutlandishLady Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Love this recipe! I use the 1 oz push up tubes from Green Girl Basics, shrink wrap those babies and they look soooo nice. Dunno if I missed this tip in here but if you are using tubes wait until your mixture is cooled but still liquid to cut down on the sinkholes in the middle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiansun Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Love this recipe! I use the 1 oz push up tubes from Green Girl Basics, shrink wrap those babies and they look soooo nice. Dunno if I missed this tip in here but if you are using tubes wait until your mixture is cooled but still liquid to cut down on the sinkholes in the middle. very good point lady, sometimes you get anxious and want to pour those puppies, waiting a little longer helps the sink holes :whoohoo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Most lotion/massage bars are too oily for me, so I was thrilled to find this thread. I'm new to making my own, and have a question: mine come out so darned white they look like plastic and not particularly pleasant. I used the white beeswax - should I use the more yellow one? I also used the deodorized cocoa butter, shea butter, and sunflower oil (my son has a nut allergy). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Most lotion/massage bars are too oily for me, so I was thrilled to find this thread. I'm new to making my own, and have a question: mine come out so darned white they look like plastic and not particularly pleasant. I used the white beeswax - should I use the more yellow one? I also used the deodorized cocoa butter, shea butter, and sunflower oil (my son has a nut allergy).Here is a pic of a lotion bar made with the yellow beeswax, shea & mango and some other oils. I just love the color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillypooh Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 The lotion bars that you dont put in tubes but into molds, would u please tell me how you package these? I tried it once but the tubes seemed better for me. Thanks for any help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 Well, mind you my formula isn't even close yet, but....I ordered some tins through the co-op. They aren't here yet, and actually I doubt we'll have enough takers of the flat tins, but that is what I'm hoping to use. I've seen them in boutiques packaged that way. But those were much flatter disks than the picture above.Bottom line... beats me! Love some ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiansun Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 Mine comes out off white, you can add some jojoba spheres to color it. Not too mich though. Let me pm you Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBPrims Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 Sounds awesome I will have to try it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therusticcottage Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Just found this thread today. I have been making lotion bars for about a year. Decided to give this one a try for something different. It is wonderful! I think I may switch to this one in place of my regular recipe. I'm still testing because I want to try kokum butter -- used cocoa butter instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 the kokum will make it just a bit harder. LOVE this recipe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiansun Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I made some changes on my recipe, taking out the SAO and using emu, castor and olive oils instead and adding IPM to cut out on grease. I like it better than the first recipe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDammit Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 How much IPM did you use? Hmmmm I do have some cornstarch.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiansun Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 How much IPM did you use? Hmmmm I do have some cornstarch.... I usually make 20 oz batches and use approx 2.5 tsp of IPM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 So, are there molds for lotion bars? If so, do you mold them and THEN stick them into a tin? Also, I'm not quite sure I understand what you are saying about the holes in the tubes...Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiansun Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 No molds, some people put them in tins. I prefer twist tubes so you don't have to hold it and rub into your skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 I've read about people using mini muffin tins for molds (silicone one I think). The thing about the holes in the tubes is that if you pour your melted mixture in when it is too hot then you will get deep "divots" or holes in the middle of your lotion bar/stick (this is if you pour into tubes like chapstick ones - cept bigger, or deodorant type containers). To avoid this, pour when the mix is a bit cooler and/or top it off once it cools with a bit more melted mixture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiansun Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 watch when repouring, my whole top just fell off LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcandletarts2 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 watch when repouring, my whole top just fell off LOL Val .... put your top back on, silly girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiansun Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Val .... put your top back on, silly girl. Pammie, how the heck are you?? My lotion bar is topless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 I've read about people using mini muffin tins for molds (silicone one I think). The thing about the holes in the tubes is that if you pour your melted mixture in when it is too hot then you will get deep "divots" or holes in the middle of your lotion bar/stick (this is if you pour into tubes like chapstick ones - cept bigger, or deodorant type containers). To avoid this, pour when the mix is a bit cooler and/or top it off once it cools with a bit more melted mixture.But you can zap it closed with a touch of the heat gun lol. I get the holes no matter the temp. I may be doing something aggravatingly wrong, but these still work and perform well for me. Oh and surprisingly I haven't warped a tube yet with the heat from the gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 But you can zap it closed with a touch of the heat gun lol. GENUIS!!!Pure GENUIS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiansun Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 GENUIS!!!Pure GENUIS Ok I'm gonna pull an e here just cause someone other than me spelled wrong LOL it's GENIUS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Monkey Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 You be'in shure u speld that rite Val? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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