Getting ready for our event

[Grantxw8]

Hi folk,

I've had a busy few days recently. Making candles and labelling & packaging soaps. I thought you might like to see the result. The event is on Sunday and these items will be offered as gifts for people donating funds to help a refugee family.

In all we have over 60 candles and about the same in soaps. It's the biggest single gathering of things I've made ever.

I can't describe how my house smells! But then, I guess I don't have to. You guys will understand!

One other thing, I made a small batch of Goat's Milk soap this afternoon. I got a bit carried away in the mixing and got a splash of raw soap on the end of my nose. I didn't notice for a while and now I have a small black chemical burn there. A cautionary tale about wearing protective equipment even for small batches.

Stay safe out there.

 

[dibbles]

Nice looking assortment! What kind of bags are you using for your soaps?

 

[Grantxw8]

Hi Dibbles,

Thanks for the positive feedback. I bought the giant tea bags on Temu. I wanted to avoid plastic wrappings despite their ability to preserve fragrance. These soaps will be gone in a couple of days so these bags work well. I measured the bars and bought bags I thought would work but they were too small. I have the biggest ones now for soaps measuring 70mm x 65mm x 15mm. They're a bit roomy but look fine and you can smell the soap through the bag - which I like. The link above should take you to the item I bought.

I also bought the labels on the same site.

HTH

 

[dibbles]

@Grantxw8 thank you! I am also looking for something other than plastic and this looks like a good option. I have quite a few soap boxes left, but am looking for alternatives once those are gone. I don't sell, and I like this idea.

 

[Zany_in_CO]

I bought the giant tea bags on Temu.

Great idea! Thanks. Your display is not only lovely but eye catching. Well done!

I got a bit carried away in the mixing and got a splash of raw soap on the end of my nose. I didn't notice for a while and now I have a small black chemical burn there.

TIP: For lye burns and other burns and itchies, I keep a 2 oz. bottle of 5% Lavender EO in jojoba oil handy on my kitchen shelf. Just a drop soothes and the skin heals without scarring.

I hope all your donors are as generous as you are! GOOD LUCK! and many blessings!

 

[Grantxw8]

Great idea! Thanks. Your display is not only lovely but eye catching. Well done!

TIP: For lye burns and other burns and itchies, I keep a 2 oz. bottle of 5% Lavender EO in jojoba oil handy on my kitchen shelf. Just a drop soothes and the skin heals without scarring.

I hope all your donors are as generous as you are! GOOD LUCK! and many blessings!

Thanks for the tip on lye burns. I'll definitely try that.

 

[cmzaha]

Your assortment and packaging look really great.

 

[Grantxw8]

Your assortment and packaging look really great.

I thank you for the kind words.

@Grantxw8 thank you! I am also looking for something other than plastic and this looks like a good option. I have quite a few soap boxes left, but am looking for alternatives once those are gone. I don't sell, and I like this idea.

I'm curious about the soap boxes. What do they look like?

 

[Mobjack Bay]

Everything looks terrific and you’re terrific for putting it together. I hope the event goes well and you “sell“ out.

I just bought similar paper/non-woven bags through Amazon along with some larger and smaller reusable cotton tea bags that are made out of a close woven gauze-like material. I put a lot of my soap in glassine bags, but it really wrinkles, which I don’t like. I also use boxes, but they’re a little pricey at 35-40 cents a box depending on how many I buy. If you search “soap box” on Amazon they will pop up. There are various sizes for various sizes and shapes of soap, e.g. rectangular vs. square bars, and with or without a window.

 

[dibbles]

I'm curious about the soap boxes. What do they look like?

I use these. They are available on Amazon, and Temu might have something also, I haven’t looked there. https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/soap-box-rectangle-window-kraft-color.aspx

 

[Zing]

Impressive!

 

[Christa10]

Beautiful assortment and display. Love the tea bags for soap, but question: does your label tend to fall off the bag?

 

[Michelle0803]

Beautiful packaging!

 

[Grantxw8]

Hi All,

We had our event today and raised about $900 “selling” soap, candles and honey. We also had some fun.

Thanks to everyone for your encouragement. I’m exhausted and having a hot toddy before heading to bed.

 

[Grantxw8]

Beautiful assortment and display. Love the tea bags for soap, but question: does your label tend to fall off the bag?

That was something I was concerned about when I bought the bags (under $5/100 so not too worried). but it hasn't been a problem. Some of my small ingredient labels got rubbed off because of the way I packed and transported them. Otherwise all good.

 

[Marie_with_an_e]

Hi folk,

I've had a busy few days recently. Making candles and labelling & packaging soaps. I thought you might like to see the result. The event is on Sunday and these items will be offered as gifts for people donating funds to help a refugee family.

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In all we have over 60 candles and about the same in soaps. It's the biggest single gathering of things I've made ever.

I can't describe how my house smells! But then, I guess I don't have to. You guys will understand!

One other thing, I made a small batch of Goat's Milk soap this afternoon. I got a bit carried away in the mixing and got a splash of raw soap on the end of my nose. I didn't notice for a while and now I have a small black chemical burn there. A cautionary tale about wearing protective equipment even for small batches.

Stay safe out there.

Beautiful products and display! So happy that you’re helping a refugee family