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  1. JrVTG

    Let Me Hear Your BEST Massage Bar Recipe! Please

    I've never used a massage bar sold by a store, but the ones I made from this recipe turned out wonderfully: http://www.pinemeadows.net/recipes.php/ I substituted sweet almond oil for the kukui seed oil, and it still turned out nicely. And as far as fragrance, I used "Sands of Morocco" from...
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    Sweating M&P soap

    Personally, I use Brambleberry's "LCP" soap base. (LCP meaning Like Cold Process.) I find it has the hardness of a regular bar of soap, and still produces a great lather. I've never had an issue with it sweating. Along the same lines, I used to purchase Wisteria Lane's "Extra Hard" soap...
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    Can I use this after.....?

    Hello all! I think I got a few things confused when I was first learning precautions for different types of soap making. I know after something comes into contact with lye, for example, you can't use it for anything else. (Please note, I don't make CP, only M&P plus a few other bath and body...
  4. JrVTG

    Success!!

    That's the recipe I use. :lol: Though I do add 1 Tbsp of Epsom Salts to the mixture to help it harden. (And to get me through to that last bath bomb! lol I hate leftovers.) I love how they soften the water, and my skin. It feels as smooth as a baby's afterwards. My day just isn't...
  5. JrVTG

    May Flowers smells like...

    You're very welcome, and I wouldn'tve expected it either! But it's almost a dead ringer! Fresh bamboo does have some florals in it accompanying the bamboo scent, as well as soft musk, by description. So they both probably have a lot in common. And I'm honestly thankful too, as it's one of...
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    May Flowers smells like...

    I discovered a happy joy today... I got a sample today of Brambleberry's "Fresh Bamboo" and it is almost a sheer duplicate of Wholesale Supply Plus's "May Flowers" Limited edition scent. My fiance and mother couldn't tell the difference between the two, but I detect just a slight hint of...
  7. JrVTG

    Adding SLSa (LAL) to my bath bomb recipe?

    Hey there. :) I actually did go back and look, and it did indeed say higher levels could be used of it, and safely. As a result, I went ahead and tried using LAL again in my bath bombs, using about the same percentage that you've been using in yours, assuming it safe, and assuming the...
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    Adding SLSa (LAL) to my bath bomb recipe?

    Wow, with that much SLSa, that's 7.41%. I can imagine they'd be super bubbly...but is it safe to use that much, as I was having some irritation with 6% roughly? For me, it was the spots I was having eczema problems that were irritating the worst, but maybe that's just me...I'm curious to find out.
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    Adding SLSa (LAL) to my bath bomb recipe?

    Alright, final post for this. (And forgive for triple posting, but I wanted this to be separated so the posts are clear what came when.) I didn't have any irritation with the LAL at 3%. It wasn't super bubbly like bubble bath, but did have nice foam, and it seemed to last longer. Sadly...
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    Adding SLSa (LAL) to my bath bomb recipe?

    I thought I would pop back in and give an up to date on what's been going on with this. I haven't forgotten you all, my word! :lol: Anyhow...I tried taking the advice of one of the ladies from NG first, just to make my first attempt. She advised to take out some of the Citric Acid and...
  11. JrVTG

    LE Springtime WSP FO's Sniffies for trade.

    Sounds like we need to do an exchange! :D And yeah, sniffies are a wonderful way to see if you like a scent when you can't try it otherwise. More FO's have gone to waste for me that way. >.> Bramble Berry: Energy* Tomato Leaf* Relaxing *These I have 1/2 oz. samples of, so very...
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    LE Springtime WSP FO's Sniffies for trade.

    DISCLAIMER: SMF is not responsible for any sale, trade, co-op, pre-buy, fast buy, garage sale, ad or other transactions between members. All parties enter into transactions at their own will/risk. Hello all! I'm wanting to trade sniffies this upcoming week for at least a few that are...
  13. JrVTG

    Adding SLSa (LAL) to my bath bomb recipe?

    Thanks for all the assistance, and sorry for taking so long to reply. >.< I've been sick lately, and am finally feeling myself. To udpate: I'll be ordering the LAL on the 18th (Purchasing it from WSP so I can get some of the new LE scents. Woohoo!) and I will definitely update with how...
  14. JrVTG

    Adding SLSa (LAL) to my bath bomb recipe?

    Hello all, I had a question about editing a recipe I've used. I'm wanting to add SLSa (or LAL) to my bath bomb recipe (I prefer not to use SLS), and I'm not sure how much to add to get a good bubbly mixture. Below is the recipe I've found that works for me. How would I adapt my recipe/or...
  15. JrVTG

    Perfume Bottles? Where to buy?

    Hey all, I'm having problems finding a good place to purchase perfume bottles for the perfumes I make. I'm wanting a variety of different looks, around 1-2 ounces each, but the only places I know of are WSP and SoS. I would only need to buy a few pieces each, so large minimum orders are...
  16. JrVTG

    Save on Scents issues delivering???

    It was sent through USPS, but I've talked to SOS and they're resending the package out by FedEx along with a few extra sniffies for the trouble. Needless to say, I'll be upgrading to FedEx from now on, as there seems to be something with the labels or what not that USPS doesn't like.
  17. JrVTG

    Save on Scents issues delivering???

    I've double and triple checked my address on both orders that have been messed up, and both of them are perfectly printed. I have no idea what's going on as far as their end, but I know that no other business or individual has had issue delivering to my address thus far. (I order from ebay...
  18. JrVTG

    Save on Scents issues delivering???

    Hey all, I was wondering, does anyone else have issues using Save on Scents and having the packaged delivered? The last time I ordered my package was 'misdirected' to New York...when I live in Oklahoma. It took an extra 4 days for my package to arrive on top of the regular time. It was...
  19. JrVTG

    Who has samples/sniffies

    As someone still fairly new to the FO and soap making world...could anyone translate what the abbreviations are for the companies that offer sniffies? Two letters isn't always enough to find the company. :lol: Many thanks!
  20. JrVTG

    3 Save on Scent Sniffies worth trying. (IMHO)

    Hello all! I write this because...I've fallen in love! *giggles* Nope, no studly man, just three fragrances that I never knew existed until I joined the realm of soap makers. And as I didn't know about them before, I thought I might not be the only one. Hence, I am here to recommend...
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