itsmejeffd Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 It’s funny how drastically things in a person’s life can change in such a short time. In late September, I posted this thread letting everyone know that I was temporarily retiring from custom soap mold making.Well, like I said, things have changed. Unfortunately, my wife had a miscarriage and ultimately had to have two D&C’s in three days. That was two weeks ago and she is now physically recovered. Emotional recovery will take a much longer time for both of us.The other huge change is that I have become a victim of our crumbling economy. This is where you say “Awwww, poor you.” Beginning last Monday, my hours at work have been cut from 40 to 20 per week. This has given me more free time on my hands than I know what to do with and a lot less cash in my pocket.There is a silver-lining though. I get to do what I love to do again – work with my hands and build things. Particularly, custom soap molds. Since I announced my (brief) retirement, I received many PM’s from members here supporting my decision and asking that I let them know when I’m back. I hope this serves that purpose.My one goal in making soap molds has always been to give my customers the best quality soap mold they can buy at competitive prices.To prove the quality of my custom soap molds, I am announcing “The Water Test.” This is very simple: I guarantee that any mold that leaves my workshop will hold water without the use of the supplied hardware. Just the fit and finish of my molds is enough to make them water tight. The hardware is only there for a little extra insurance.My website is still under construction. Soon you will be able to build your mold to your exact requirements and get actual shipping right on my site. Until then, I will have a link to a price list that will give you a basic price structure. That link should be up in the next day or two. Until the website is launched, shipping will still have to be calculated after your order is boxed and weighed.Thank you again to everyone who expressed their support. I look forward to helping anyone who is looking for a new soap mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Sorry to hear about your cut in hours and about the loss of your baby.I'll keep your site bookmarked if I do need a mold in the future. I'm fairly new to this site but saw your post when you were no longer going to be making them and found your link the other day but it didn't say you were closed so I wondered if you were still in business.I've seen many happy posts on this site about your molds and I'm sure many members will be happy you are back in business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Jeff I'm so sorry to hear about your loss and your job stuff. I'm glad you have some good to help balance it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye_SC Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 So sorry to hear all this bad news , but glad your back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndulgentCreations Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Sorry to hear about your wife having difficulties and the loss of the baby. I saw your post about you taking time off but I'm newer here too and wasn't familiar with your molds. Can you fill me in more what type of soap molds you make as I've been looking into getting a log mold (currently use slabs)? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Dang! So sorry to hear all this. I hope the emotional recovery goes well for both of you. That had to be rough along with the rest of the events adding to it. Can I be your first potential customer with the three log mold in one request? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNSandSCENTS Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Awwww Jeff. So sorry for your loss. That's a tough one. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Welcome back, kinda, just wish it were under better circumstances.In case you don't remember, I am one of the people who pm'd you and I am still VERY interested, I have pm'd you the details. Please let me know when I can pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Jeff,I'm so sorry about your family loss. I have been in your shoes & it does take time.:awww: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMary Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I'm sorry to hear about your loss.As for the mold aspect, I'm personally thrilled. I'm of mixed emotions, because I feel for you deeply, I know what you are going through, but searching 100's of hours for molds I liked, and contacting you myself, I'm glad to have the opportunity as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye_SC Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 This needs to be ........:bump: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I'm very sorry to hear what happened to you and your wife.Also I hope the situation with your job turns out to be an opportunity. It's good to be able to do what you love, but it can be scary to take that step. Maybe the cut in hours was a little nudge from God to make a way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecandlespastore Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Oh, Jeff, glad to see you back. I am so sorry to hear about the baby:sad2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmejeffd Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 Thank you, everyone for your support and condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozyaromas Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Sorry to hear about the loss of your baby, I've had a miscarriage before that required an D&C so I know exactly how your wife feels. I hope she's feeling a little better.Welcome back and I'm sure you will have plenty of orders coming your way....btw I'm still loving my mold, it's one my favorites!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I am so sorry for you loss. My condolences to you and your wife.But crap!! I'm in trouble now. I have been wanting one of your molds like FOREVER! I could just never justify buying another mold and was able to use that reason to resist. And then you closed and I was sad because I knew I had missed my chance but managed to once again convince myself I really do not need another mold anyway. But now? I know I won't be able to resist. I won't have to!! I don't think that's a bad thing either. hehehheWelcome back. :smiley2::whoohoo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbren Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I'm sorry for your loss, Jeff.It's nice to see you back though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootie04 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 So sorry to hear of your loss....I've been there (miscarriage more times than I care to remember) I'll keep you two in my prayers.I have the 12 bar mold on my christmas list!!tootie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapmaker Man Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Jeff, I, too, am sorry for your loss. I'm glad you can once again enjoy making soap molds as much as we do!Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecocina Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Oh my, I'm sorry for your loss. I did receive my molds and used them last week. No screws to deal with, easy to put together and take apart, no lining. Very well made. My soaps now look really great because I can swirl with no problem and it's the perfect size. Thank you, thank you.You do custom molds, right?Patty A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmejeffd Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 Oh my, I'm sorry for your loss. I did receive my molds and used them last week. No screws to deal with, easy to put together and take apart, no lining. Very well made. My soaps now look really great because I can swirl with no problem and it's the perfect size. Thank you, thank you.You do custom molds, right?Patty AYes, Patty. I'll make whatever size mold you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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