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Thanks everyone-im finding this a really interesting thread.thanks for your info taylor.it is as you said, crayons for drawing with-not 'bath crayons'. Soooooo in light of what ive learnt so far here-surely there must be a cheaper and easier way to provide stearic acid for my crayon recipe than...

So if i dont insulate my soaps and just leave them in mold at room temperature (or colder-as in my unheated workshop) when can/should i unmold them?

Crayons to use as crayons

Hi there, sorry i'm sure thbis query has been aswered again and again and again but i'm struggling to find the relevant post here. In short - why would i want to avoid gelling my soaps - and also whats the best way to speed up saponification if not gelling....? Thanks

Anyine heard of making crayons out of soap and beeswax? I want to make some crayons for my son.....

Any recipes for making crayons? I heard that you can make them out of beeswx and soap....?

Hi there Would someone mind outlining the safety assessment proceedure for me? I am aware that i should submit my formulations - but if these are 'passed', what do i receive...? Is there some form of 'certification' that i receive? Many thanks

oh thanks for the reminder!!! Brilliant. Will check them out.

continued lotion bar tubes nightmare Arrrrgggggh!!! I recently posted seeking advice on sourcing 0.75 oz twist up tubes. Elements bath and body was suggested - and i ordered from them - great no probs so far. However, once the stuff arrived in the UK i discovered its subject to import tax :(...

Hi - where did you source your lotion tubes from?

I understand that in commercial terms a 'baby' soap or other cosmetic product is that which is deemed suitable for a child 3 years and under. I would have thought that kids of 1, 2 and 3 all need 'cleansing' after....well, in my experience.....after anything they do ha ha!

Hi there im making a baby soap and the current cleansing factor of the recipe is 12 according to soap calc. Is there much difference btwn this and 13 or 14? Also is there a recommended factor for baby soap? Thanks[/b][/i]

Thanks for that. I had looked at elements before - and i see now that they do ship to the UK. Infact, the cost of getting the supplies from them AND having them shipped here, is no greater than the cost of buying them here (apart from the cost to the environment of course!). I expect i will be...

Hi there-can anyone help me before I tear out my hair??? I'm having a nightmare sourcing 0.75oz twist up lotion bar tubes (empty of course) here in the UK or via a supplier that Will ship to the UK. Can anyone help?

I understand that adding vit E oil to my products extends the shelf life of oils. Can anyone advise me of how long this is by? Also, i want to use organic sunflower oil - what is the shelf life of this (without the addition of vit e)?

fab thanks!

Hi there Can anyone recommend oils that are high in linoleic acid - but cheap to purchase? Thanks

I bought scales from 'county scales'. They were really helpful guys there and gave me some really specific advice. I'd say, dont scrimp on your scales - they're the most expensive piece of kit i've bought and they were worth every penny. You really need to know that you're using accurate weights.

Hi there i want to make my own silicone mould - anyone done this before and got any advice?