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I still think the most economical and space saving are the shoe racks that stack together. I have 3 stacked, purchased from Walmart several years ago but they are available at a lot of stores. I like it because it is flush against the wall. It is only 11 inches deep and I use the flat boxes...

I am not great at descriptions but I think of it as a light grassy scent, almost sweet with a little of the warmness of a hay field. I would consider it a calming scent. This is OT's description The smooth aroma of a relaxing cup of chamomile tea is skillfully crafted in this amazingly...

I used Oregon Trails' German Chamomile Tea 8/28. So far, I am very pleased, seems to be sticking well and the fragrance is not too light. However, I have never used Chamomile before so I don't know if the scent is true.

Do you think you could go back to the store and apologize and ask to start over? If you can, then that would be the best way to not spend more money. If not, try another office, just explain up front what you did, ask for help and be prepared to pay additional for their time and service. If...

You do need insurance and that will be the factor for you in selling. I use HSCG and membership and insurance was $450 this year for 1 million in liability. If you only sell 450 bars of soap in a year then you have $1 cost per bar in insurance and you will need to consider that in your...

Like others I don't think you can go wrong with any of the micas. I am currently really liking synergy and savage garden. I also like the Klein blue. There are several colors that are so similar you should probably just purchase a sample first to see what you like. I like all of the...

Some manufacturers decolorize Orange 5x and 10x and others don't. If it isn't decolorized then the EO is a orangish brown liquid and it will discolor soap a pale yellow gold. I was told once by a supplier who doesn't decolorize that they thought the EO strength was better. I have never...

I don't do 30 logs; I sell about 3,000 bars of soap per year; in the summer several days with 8-10 logs; still not a lot of time at my level. Soap is my retirement hobby business. I want it to stay fun and hobby is more important than business.

I use a single wire cutter. I knew I wanted the flexibility of cutting different sizes and thought I would purchase a second cutter (multi-bar) later when I made more soap. I never did. I spend 2-3 minutes cutting a log verses 10 seconds. I still like being able to adjust the width of bars...

About half the time I make a double batch filling two log molds (total oil weight 86 oz for both logs). I can manage that in one pot and can lift and pour ok. I work at my kitchen counter and could not lift the pot and pour accurately if it was heavier unless I changed my work surface to a...

I always thought the MMS one was one of the better ones. I just liked to use small amounts in a blend because it was so overpowering. I have tested several and they just seem to have a bitter sour scent I don't like. I have the WSP French Gardenia to test. thanks Jan; I will be careful...

It will fade som. I think all cherry scents are like almond. Too sweet for some but it still sells, especially to those with a memory of Jergens Lotion.

Totally varies. I definitely have old fragrances I use. However, I also have had a few (I remember a lilac) where the FO discolored brown as it got older and I wasn't pleased with the scent. So, if they smell fine OOB then try them. Some FO may have an expiration date but in the past none...

I don't mind the question but I really don't know the answer. You are right that for me fragrance is the biggest reason I had problems and today I will abandon a fragrance in goatmilk if I have any issues. I don't think I know how to determine that tipping point of too hot. However I am...

If you want to make more: 1) I like spearmint better than peppermint. I think the sweetness of spearmint softens the rosemary 2) Lavender 3: rosemary 2 - just a really clean simple blend

I use Celestial Sea from Pure Fragrances. If my memory is right this was an old Flickers or Moonworks scent. It is a nice ocean scent, minimal floral, notes, almost salty. It accelerates but I can still do a hanger swirl with it. I soap it at .85 oz ppo so I think it is pretty strong. I...

They are my go to for EOs and have purchased a few of their fragrances as well. I like their Patchouli, key lime, Tangerine 5x Natural Blend; lemongrass, mints. Rosemary seems variable and some years it has been outstanding and other times too woody. The tangerine 5x is the only one of the...

Beautiful. I am glad you enjoy the combination.

Also, yes, there is a knack to the pour. I have seen ITP swirls others do that I can never accomplish. I find my swirls messier if the batter is too thin. However, I have seen other people's ITP swirls that are beautiful and they thought a thin batter was needed. So, I think it is...

Ultramarine blue is really a royal blue color and it mixes in water. Depending on how much you use it can be a bright medium blue or a bright darker royal blue. I have never seen it in purple and the purple oxide colors are not near as vibrant. It is simple color combination and swirl but...