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  1. zolveria

    Are my Bars to Big?

    they are very pretty but will be cumbersome to handle in the shower. I did the same thing my hands could not hold it. my son on the other hand he is 16 @ 6ft 8 can hold them with them slipping out of his hands The advantage to a big and tall mold is that you can change dimensions and not have...
  2. zolveria

    A Newbie's Rant

    Ahhhh soon she will be wonderfully crazy about suds as us.... Let the enchantment begin :)
  3. zolveria

    You know you are a soaper when.....

    When you use your car trunk as an oven to CPOP your soap In the Summer.
  4. zolveria

    Two soaps, new stamps

    I agree very hard special with Oval soap..
  5. zolveria

    Aztec Barn wood......what barn are they smelling?

    honestly I think Aztec FO are weak.. I ordered the 5 for 5 also. the Dragons blood did not smell like the others. 1 oz did did scent 2lb of oil nicely. I normally buy mine from save on scents. which to me are so strong. and recently tried Rustic Encentuals.
  6. zolveria

    Tussah Silk for Soap & Spinning

    you should try it.. its absolutely fabulous .. you can use natural silk thread also.
  7. zolveria

    Yes, another "How's my label?" thread

    love it .. Is this going to be foiled :)
  8. zolveria

    Harbor frieght arbor press and stamp

    So i purchased an arbor press and used magnets to hold the soap stamp in place. :) my manual soap stamp press My hand cant take the mallet anymore :(
  9. zolveria

    Soaping equipment

    Hi From Hudson Valley. it very simple. molds Home depot pvc pipe for round soap mold or heat in oven to turn oval. make your own have them cut the wood to your like and get hooks to hold buy your mold online. brambleberry wholesale supplies DOLLAR tree bowls spatula spoons...
  10. zolveria

    For mulberry tree owners read below

    OH THEY SELL COCCOONS! Are they hard. or do we have to spin the thread from them.. do i have to steam them boil them etc. to release the threads...
  11. zolveria

    Tussah Silk for Soap & Spinning

    It is true Soaper are Mad Scientist. The other day I opened my cabinet and saw coq10 , b12, etc and i stared into space. MY daughter asked are you all right. I said oh yes I was just wondering. LMAO and went off to do research :)
  12. zolveria

    Tussah Silk for Soap & Spinning

    I ran out and used natural silk thread worked the same way. I do not add a wad. because i think the bubble factor will be less. I just like the creamy silkiness it imparts and the bubble do sustain. I also use 3 tsp of sugar to my oils. but when i add the silk it cuts them down a bit.
  13. zolveria

    Pokeweed Berries for a Deep Fuscia Red

    Red In Nature THE MOST COVETED COLOR IS RED Lipstick Red. Something that really does not occur in nature naturally. The second most coveted thing in the world is Everlasting Life. Black is another Color that is not natural in Living nature. only when burning ash rock etc. and is also...
  14. zolveria

    For mulberry tree owners read below

    SO i found this beautiful site Peace Silk but i do not have a mulberry bush or tree.. so for those who have them, you can buy your eggs and have your own silk. for you soap.. The Moths emerge and lay eggs and he cycle begins again http://www.aurorasilk.com/silkworms/eggs.html
  15. zolveria

    Silk Thread in CP soap results

    So i ran out of Tussah :) I ran to Joans Fabric an purchased Natural Silk Thread and place a 12 long piece in my lye. worked the same .. creamy creamy bubble bubbles So off to purchase a Large spool :) no more waiting to order online.
  16. zolveria

    Botanical Colorant : Woad ,Indigo ETC

    Okay Ladies and Gents Where online is the best bang for your dollar when purchasing botanical colorants also List any other not so common once that also help dye soap woad indigo spirinula beet powder etc
  17. zolveria

    Silicone mold from hell

    I got them on amazon http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51CavV9xzRL._SX522_.jpg I have used the blue ones from bulk apothecary and yes it soft but not like this. brittle cracking.. wierd.. same recipe used on the Bulk Apoth too. no issue but had to wait 48 instead of the 1 day with pvc.
  18. zolveria

    Hello from Texas!

    welcome.. I should be in texas or Oklahoma for my son boot camp graduation Cant wait to visit. Happy Saponifying
  19. zolveria

    It's always something...

    medicine cups work fine I use them
  20. zolveria

    Silicone mold from hell

    okay so i have a silicone mold. my soaps where coming out soft.. I used same recipe. I normally use my pvc molds. This time i put 1 bar in the sili mold and the other in pvc. well the pvc came out wonderfull and the Silicone mold cracked and came out brittle. CAN SOME ONE EXPLAIN THIS...
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