Jcandleattic Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 LOL - these need to be cleaned up and labled (well, they don't really need to be labled as they are for us - but, I want to try anyway) But these were the EASIEST things in the world to make. I know the color is a little off, but I will work on that as well. Anyway, to get the "point" I used a gadget I bought for my dipped tapers (it looks like a large pencil sharpener) but it never worked for my tapers because the wax was always either too soft and would bend the tapers, or when the was was hard enough not to bend, it was too hard to use the gadget and not work. I believe the gadget is called a "taper shaper" or some such thing... LOLAnyway you get the idea. Any comments on if they look good, or you think they suck, are welcome. LOL My son is thrilled I've made them.. He loves to play in the tub even though he is already 9! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted April 6, 2008 Author Share Posted April 6, 2008 Meant to add too, the neat thing about using the sharpener to get the point, all the leftover curls can be reused in a confetti type soap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Those are cute! I have one of those crayon molds that up until now I have only used for leftover soap.Those would look adorable if you made 'crayola' type labels for them.BTW-- where did you get the taper shaper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted April 6, 2008 Author Share Posted April 6, 2008 Those are cute! I have one of those crayon molds that up until now I have only used for leftover soap.Those would look adorable if you made 'crayola' type labels for them.BTW-- where did you get the taper shaper?Yeah, the crayola type labels are what I was thinking. And I have a template, it's just a matter of getting it done. I got the shaper at Pourette, but I think Pourette has gone out of business. I know I've seen them at other places since, but just haven't really paid attention because I had one, and it didnt' work for the purpose I needed it for so it didnt' register. If I find a place that carry's them, I'll post it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Very cool! My DD is standing here ooing and ahing over them and begging me to make some too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlena Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Is that where you got the mold at too? Those are really really neat!! Did you scent them too?Thanks,~Carlena~www.carlenascreations.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted April 6, 2008 Author Share Posted April 6, 2008 Is that where you got the mold at too? Those are really really neat!! Did you scent them too?Thanks,~Carlena~www.carlenascreations.comNo the mold is an ice tube maker that makes ice for water bottles. I got it at the Dollar Tree about 2 years ago, and it had been sitting on a shelf ever since until yesterday. I specifically got it for this purpose, but just never got around to making them. LOL And now, I can't find my template for the labels! UGH... (so, if anyone has one to share, that would be great! LOL) They are scented Almond. When/If I make them to sell, I will try and match the scent with the color OR make them a vanilla scent so it's neutral. This is how many 1lb of M&P made, so I think I will only make 1/4 lb of each color at a time, until I know how they will sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted April 6, 2008 Author Share Posted April 6, 2008 Very cool! My DD is standing here ooing and ahing over them and begging me to make some too! If you don't count the time I had it in the fridge cooling, these literally took less than 5 minutes to make, including shaving the tips. I put them in the fridge to make it easier to un-mold them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbren Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 They look great! I like the opaque colors..I made these a couple years ago and sold out completely at one show! I did the crayola labels and packaged them in cello bags with a raffia tie. They look adorable with the crayola type labels, let me know and I'll dig out a picture if you want to see them, as I don't want to hijack YOUR thread with one of MY pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Cute and they look great! If I had about 8 more hours in the day to myself, I would definitely try making some, LOL.Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeAnna_EC Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 those are way too cute!! my son would love those, he's a bath freak, i have to drag him out every night LOLway to go on the cool bath scribbles love em!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted April 6, 2008 Author Share Posted April 6, 2008 They look adorable with the crayola type labels, let me know and I'll dig out a picture if you want to see them, as I don't want to hijack YOUR thread with one of MY pictures!You can absolutely hijack with one of your pics!! LOLI know exactly what labels you are talking about, and actually had a template all made up at one time, but have somehow managed to lose it. I have about 5000 files on this computer, but it is hidden somewhere in here, I just have no idea where and my keyword search is not working. LOL I'll find it eventually, or will have to just start from scratch and make a new one (which would probably just be easier! LOL) Anyway, thanks everyone for the comments. Once I do get the label on them I will re-post... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbren Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 You can absolutely hijack with one of your pics!! LOLAllrighty then, here ya go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trishsmecca Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Too cute....will have to find that sharpener.Is there a crayon template that exists already?Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted April 6, 2008 Author Share Posted April 6, 2008 Too cute....will have to find that sharpener.Is there a crayon template that exists already?TrishI don't know, but I just remade mine. It's a little different than Jbren's but along the same concept. I just need to now find my colored paper... I tell ya, organization is NOT over-rated... LOL (just wish I had the concept of how to stay that way! LOL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbren Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Trish, I did mine in MS Powerpoint. It's pretty easy, just make one then copy & paste it. I used a veggie peeler for my points, not too sophisticated, but it worked. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trishsmecca Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Well I tell ya, I just lost about 5 years of photos (vacations, craft shows, scouts, EVERYTHING with my son) and all of my business stuff (logo, templates, labels, invoices etc)...and have been just sick about it so I am trying to start over on many things...moral - should have put everything on CDs instead of relying on an external hard drive I was not familiar with....I will keep looking as I know my son wants to make these.Thanks,Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbren Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 If you have MS Power Point, I'd be happy to email you the doc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted April 6, 2008 Author Share Posted April 6, 2008 I made my template in a simple word program. I left enough room under the "crayon soap" oval that I could put the name of the scent. I didn't do it on these, simply because they are for my son. Here's a pic of them. I tried to find some pale blue paper but all I had was a violet and a turquoise, both of which clashed with the color. I will try to match the label with the color of the soap though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Those are very cute. My kids are too old for those:( but I would love to make them for my little niece. Her b-day is coming up. You did a great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbren Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 They look SUPER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trishsmecca Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 If you have MS Power Point, I'd be happy to email you the doc.Oh I do.....I was just looking at that thinking what a great idea!Thanks much,Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Heck I think they're cool! Been wanting to try this, but I get distracted very easily lol. What would be cool is a label wrapping also in soap (though not probable to do I don't think lol.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlena Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 I "LOVE" the labels! I've seen them somewhere long time ago wrapped in a washcloth to look like the box the crayons come in....Really Neat!I have clear & white moisturizing soap - which one did you use? Also, can you make this with Goats Milk Soap ? I've NEVER purchased goats milk soap before - but LOVE the feel of it when showering(i purchased a bar of it from a lady at a craft show - love it better then MP) If so, where do you purchase your Goats Milk soap from ?Thanks,~Carlena~www.carlenascreations.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trishsmecca Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 You did a wonderful job finishing those up - love the aqua color! Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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