Lotion bar issue

[dibbles]

I don't recommend pouring directly into a tin for the reasons @KiwiMoose gave you. I have poured into a mold to then be stored in a tin and have also used the mini deodorant containers like @AliOop mentioned. The deodorant containers were given to me by a friend who abandoned a project she bought them for. I liked using those very much because I hate the feel of cream, lotion, oils on my palms. But, the lotion bars made by pouring into a mold are really cute. So - either way is good depending on your preference. I'm almost out of tins, so will be facing the same decision when it's time to reorder containers.

 

[Nonnie]

I bought something similar to what @AliOop used and they work out nicely

@Zing, have you ever added BTMS 25 to your lotion bars, especially one meant to be used in the shower(or close after)?

 

[Sudds]

I prefer to roll it in my hands, and rub it on my legs/arms, so poured into a tin or jar is out for me. It's not a balm remember - so it's not soft enough to scoop out of a jar on your finger. You'd need to chip it out with a spoon or something.

Thanks, I was thinking I wanted to have them molded then noticed that Zing had his in tins, then I started doubting myself, then I saw the oval lotion/deodorant tubes and thought what a neat idea but didn't know if the hot mixture would work in the tube...or leak. I like the idea of them molded but will have to play around and see what my testers say. Too much work for my tired brain tonight!

 

[melinda48]

I have a question for your folks that make lotion bars. I am going to make some but can't decide if I want to use molded ones or use jars/tins for them! Which way do you prefer to make them and why? I am anxious to get started so hope to hear your pros and cons! TIA!!

Also a special THANK YOU to ZING for helping me along this road! If it weren't for him complaining about his cracked hands I would have never started on the journey...it just took me a year to begin it LOL!

Because they are “bars,” they will be rubbed on so I make molded ones and people seem to like the, very much. If you pour them into a container, how would people “rub them on”? Maybe a cardboard container that allowed o e to push the bar up but little bars are far easier. We sell them in tins that fit in a purse, etc.

 

[Zing]

I bought something similar to what @AliOop used and they work out nicely

@Zing, have you ever added BTMS 25 to your lotion bars, especially one meant to be used in the shower(or close after)?

No I haven't.

I use a mold and then place them in little tins.

 

[Kiti Williams]

I use either a mold or a big stix twist up container