A couple question for Aussie soapers
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MizzBee
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Thanks nattynoo will shop for Braun 
I will head over to woolies tomorrow, at that price can't say no lol
I will head over to woolies tomorrow, at that price can't say no lol
Traceyann
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Dont worry about it Miz Bee....its cool, and I have a sunbeam stick blender, they r a bit dearer but it has lasted me for a good 10 yrs
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Thanks for the info Nat about rice bran on special, I'll definately get some at that price.
The stick blender I got at Go Lo has been good, I didn't want to use my bamix as I paid heaps for that and want to keep it for food. It was only $10 but I got it for $8 as it was on special, I only run it on short bursts.
The stick blender I got at Go Lo has been good, I didn't want to use my bamix as I paid heaps for that and want to keep it for food. It was only $10 but I got it for $8 as it was on special, I only run it on short bursts.
MizzBee
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Well my lovely family is going to buy me a Bamix for soaping, a Mothers Day pressie, I'm so happy and it comes with a 5 year warranty! It looks like it will be easier to clean too, thanks for all the recommendations!
You guys rock! 8)
You guys rock! 8)
Awesome Mizzbee!! Sounds perfect.
I'm eyeing off a cricut die cutting machine for Mothers Day.
Not sure if I'm being a little greedy
Hubby said to get whatever I want as an extra token for being away for 28days straight with work.
Dreaming up all sorts of soap labels...isn't that ridiculous. The suds have gotten in my brain I think....rofl.
Thursdays are my big soaping day here but haven't made a thing which isn't like me. Feeling a bit tired and run down ATM. Perhaps the weekend instead.
Enjoy your day girls.
I'm eyeing off a cricut die cutting machine for Mothers Day.
Not sure if I'm being a little greedy
Hubby said to get whatever I want as an extra token for being away for 28days straight with work.
Dreaming up all sorts of soap labels...isn't that ridiculous. The suds have gotten in my brain I think....rofl.
Thursdays are my big soaping day here but haven't made a thing which isn't like me. Feeling a bit tired and run down ATM. Perhaps the weekend instead.
Enjoy your day girls.
MizzBee
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nattynoo said:Awesome Mizzbee!! Sounds perfect.
I'm eyeing off a cricut die cutting machine for Mothers Day.
Not sure if I'm being a little greedy
Hubby said to get whatever I want as an extra token for being away for 28days straight with work.
Dreaming up all sorts of soap labels...isn't that ridiculous. The suds have gotten in my brain I think....rofl.
Thursdays are my big soaping day here but haven't made a thing which isn't like me. Feeling a bit tired and run down ATM. Perhaps the weekend instead.
Enjoy your day girls.
Thanks nattynoo!
Sorry to hear that you are feeling tired and run down
perhaps you could have a nap for an hour and then you might feel refreshed for soaping.The die cutting machine sounds great, is it the one that cuts using the guitar strings? You Lucky ducky!! And noooo I don't think it is greedy, it's mothers day we deserve it and definately not ridiculous at all thinking of labels, I call it planning ahead lol labels is far away for me but I still dream of it one day.
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Just been up to Woolies and got my RB oil, but it wasn't $10 here, I paid $12.99, I asked the lady in the shop and she said that Qld have cheaper prices than NSW and that each store has different prices. Apparently,on the north shore here their prices are dearer. Its not like Aldi where their prices are the same Aus wide.
It will be interesting to see what the Adelaide prices are.
Hope your feeling better Nat, I've had the flu the last week and have no energy at all. Have to go to a funeral tomorrow,which will be most of the day (with travelling)so trying to rest up today. Went and bought a plant to give as a sympathy,instead of flowers - at least they can see it growing and think of them.
Also bought some plants for myself as Mothers Day gift even though I don't have kids.
Let us know how the cricut goes - do you sell your soap?
Relle.
It will be interesting to see what the Adelaide prices are.
Hope your feeling better Nat, I've had the flu the last week and have no energy at all. Have to go to a funeral tomorrow,which will be most of the day (with travelling)so trying to rest up today. Went and bought a plant to give as a sympathy,instead of flowers - at least they can see it growing and think of them.
Also bought some plants for myself as Mothers Day gift even though I don't have kids.
Let us know how the cricut goes - do you sell your soap?
Relle.
MizzBee
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Sorry are these printing machines?
Dragonkaz
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I plan to go to Woolies over the weekend, so will report back re the price of rice bran oil. I try to get my 4 litre tins when they're on special ... but I've never bought one for as little as $10 ... would love to though!
I've used to use a friends circut regularly ... when I was scrapbooking. I've lost my scrapping mojo ... but I know it will return one day. For now I'm addicted to soaping ... so it's not an issue! lol
Hope your day ended ok Nattynoo and you're feeling refreshed!
I've used to use a friends circut regularly ... when I was scrapbooking. I've lost my scrapping mojo ... but I know it will return one day. For now I'm addicted to soaping ... so it's not an issue! lol
Hope your day ended ok Nattynoo and you're feeling refreshed!
Yes its a cutting machine. It has a blade. You put a cartridge in & it cuts different shapes etc. Bit of fun.
No I don't sell. I plan to. Definitely. I've been slowly working on things. I don't want to rush it though. I buy soap at markets etc and often I don't like their soap so I don't want to be 'that' vendor if you know what I mean. I want to get it right.
Relle - I grew up on the northshore. My son lives there now. Around the Manly area. I used to own a hair salon up on the hill. Where abouts r u?
Didn't end up soaping yesterday but rather spent the day relaxing. Feel good now. Sometimes I think you just need a day to re coup yourself.
No I don't sell. I plan to. Definitely. I've been slowly working on things. I don't want to rush it though. I buy soap at markets etc and often I don't like their soap so I don't want to be 'that' vendor if you know what I mean. I want to get it right.
Relle - I grew up on the northshore. My son lives there now. Around the Manly area. I used to own a hair salon up on the hill. Where abouts r u?
Didn't end up soaping yesterday but rather spent the day relaxing. Feel good now. Sometimes I think you just need a day to re coup yourself.
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Nat, I'm not on the NorthShore, I'm actually in the Southern Suburbs in the Shire, about 20 mins from Cronulla.
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$12.99 here at Woolies in Murray Bridge in SA.Relle9 said:
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Looks like Woolies is cheaper in Qld , so Nat you got a bargain.
, so Nat you got a bargain.
MizzBee
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I just saw Extra Virgin Olive Oil in BigW for $10.99 for 3 litres in Tee Trea Plaza, Adelaide.
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Thats cheap, I didn't know Big W sold olive oil. In what section do they keep it ?
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Neither did I, it was at the end of an aisle that coffee was in.
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I was wanting to get an FO from Oregon Trails and saw that if the oils are under a 200FP they won't send by air. Anyone here have any suggestions of how we get around that.
dOttY
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Hi Girls...
I'm a fellow Aussie, and I live just north of Brisbane.
In regards to Caustic Soda, I have bought "Diggers" brand from Bunnings, it's 98-99%, if that means anything?
I'm yet to soap a batch of CP, but have dabbled in M&P, and also make soy candles.
Also, what is 'gel'... I'm guessing it's an undesirable aspect?
Can someone suggest where to buy 'colours' from please? I'm doing a lot of research and reading before I even attempt a batch.
Sorry for all the Q's.
Hope to be part of the Aussie clan...
Cheers <3
I'm a fellow Aussie, and I live just north of Brisbane.
In regards to Caustic Soda, I have bought "Diggers" brand from Bunnings, it's 98-99%, if that means anything?
I'm yet to soap a batch of CP, but have dabbled in M&P, and also make soy candles.
Also, what is 'gel'... I'm guessing it's an undesirable aspect?
Can someone suggest where to buy 'colours' from please? I'm doing a lot of research and reading before I even attempt a batch.
Sorry for all the Q's.
Hope to be part of the Aussie clan...
Cheers <3
You could try bigtree for colours. They r close to you so postage will b super quick. They have quick turn around with orders.
http://www.bigtreesupplies.com.au/colou ... e96210a75b
Gel is when a soap heats up and goes a slightly more transparent look inside. I like gel soaps, Lyn does non gel soaps so is good for advice there, partial gel soaps sux..... :evil: you'll discover gel soon enough once you get into CP. You'll ever love it or hate it.
Do a search here on the forum. I've got to go to bed so don't have time right this minute to do it for you. But there are good photos showing the difference in some threads.
Welcome Dotty to our little aussie group.
http://www.bigtreesupplies.com.au/colou ... e96210a75b
Gel is when a soap heats up and goes a slightly more transparent look inside. I like gel soaps, Lyn does non gel soaps so is good for advice there, partial gel soaps sux..... :evil: you'll discover gel soon enough once you get into CP. You'll ever love it or hate it.
Do a search here on the forum. I've got to go to bed so don't have time right this minute to do it for you. But there are good photos showing the difference in some threads.
Welcome Dotty to our little aussie group.
