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I chose two family names (Grey Mills). So many "soapy" biz names are already taken, and I wanted something unique anyway.

Ok, guys. I have a pretty good grasp of what my per bar cost is, but I am still a little stumped about how you cost the little "I'm not really going to measure that..." kind of items. You know, like micas, dyes, tussah silk, disposable tools, etc that you use often but maybe don't use the same...

It looks like partial gel to me too. Normally, I avoid it, but I like how yours is somewhat translucent and a bit patterned. :thumbs:

Ahh, looks like fun! Enjoy!

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Yup, it looks like ash to me too. And, maybe just a slight bit of overheating.

I hope I'm not hijacking the thread, but I live in an area with really high humidity & temps. Although I have air conditioning, there's been several instances where my soaps have sweat- I'm not sure if that is a factor or not. But, I recently got shrink wrap, so maybe that will help in the future.

I CPOP all of my soaps, unless I don't want gel. I let the oven sit at 170 F while I'm soaping and put the mold in the oven after I'm finished pouring. After 2-5 mins, I turn the oven off and light on. I leave it there overnight. I always get gel and rarely have overheating unless I've added...

I believe all soaps improve with time, but some improve more than others. But, I don't think this is indefinite- I think once a soap hits a maximum cure time, it just maintains it's current properties and may then eventually begin to decline in quality (DOS & rancidity issues). This is all just...

Onlinelabels.com sells them. I highly recommend them.

I'm so sorry, Shunt & Primrose. That must be very difficult to process :(

Yes, that's something I forgot on my list. We have a CPA, & he said he would meet with me once I have a dedicated bank account & know what forms of payment I'll accept. As for a VA, maybe check into an informal intern situation? I think there would be some high school or college kids that...

I am just starting out, but I have so many plans for my "free" time when both kids are in school. Get a business banking account Purchase insurance Work on designing a website Get together with my photographer friend - give her goods to photograph for website Buy containers and packaging...

Yes, once you download the ezine, it will continue to be available to you.

Recipes, yes. But ezines are only at the $10 level (unless you want to buy at purchase price).

Good luck & have fun!

I support at the $10/mo level. I've noticed over that past year or two, Susan is removing recipes from her blog and including them in ezines . There is still a ton on her blog, but there are recipes I've used before that are not there anymore. But, the $10/mo will get you any ezines released...

Lol! No, everytime I say it, I kinda chuckle. I don't understand the name either, but....:smallshrug:

I guess I should mention that I already bought/reserved my domain name, so I'm good in that regard. :)

Have you tried a 100% coconut oil bar with high superfat? Even with the high superfat, I find them very bubbly and cleansing. Otherwise, I think your recipe above looks fine- give it a try and see if you like it! Even with my oily skin, 30% is about as much coconut oil as I can tolerate. You...