Try rubber-banding a test tube to the side of the jar. Then you can just drop the pipette into the test tube and not have to deal with the bands.
What soapy thing have you done today?
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My wife worked as a typesetter for over a decade, and it shows! Thanks for the kind words.
Today I learned I like the smell of pine tar. I only hand mixed it, will be interested to see whether it's fully incorporated. From lye pour to mold pour in 1 min 35 sec.
Update: it was not fully incorporated! The appearance is mottled and I got my first positive zap test (did not enjoy) from one of the lighter spots close to the surface. Guess now I get to learn how to rebatch!
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I remember using those in the lab back when I first started. They do break easily. We never reused them, just tossed them after one use. With them being so thin at the end, do you ever have trouble with liquids/oils that you're pipetting being too thick?
Yesterday I masterbatched.
Haha, made you look.
I know, I know, that's the oldest and most tired joke in the (soaping) world, but it lives on in my house, as my fifty-going-on-twelve-year-old husband laughs every time I say "masterbatch." Double entendres then ensue. We are children.
But anyway, this was my first attempt at masterbatching oils. I found these neat 2-gallon buckets on Amazon that have screw-on lids to keep them airtight without having to mess with those awful, hand-destroying lids you normally see on this type of bucket. Today I used said oils to make my husband's GM/orange/patchouli/ylang ylang soap since he was running low. I decided to also try the heat transfer method for the first time. I added my hot lye solution (180 F) to my RT oils (78 F), and after a little hand-stirring, the temperature was 106 F. About what I was going for, but apparently too hot, because man did it accelerate! I might've also been a little heavy-handed with the stick blender, and it's also a touch warm in the house (76 degrees F, we haven't turned on the A/C yet). But I wasn't adding any color or doing any designs, so just getting it into the mold quick and popping it into the freezer worked fine. I think it'll be all right, but I just wasn't ready for that!
Haha, made you look.
I know, I know, that's the oldest and most tired joke in the (soaping) world, but it lives on in my house, as my fifty-going-on-twelve-year-old husband laughs every time I say "masterbatch." Double entendres then ensue. We are children.But anyway, this was my first attempt at masterbatching oils. I found these neat 2-gallon buckets on Amazon that have screw-on lids to keep them airtight without having to mess with those awful, hand-destroying lids you normally see on this type of bucket. Today I used said oils to make my husband's GM/orange/patchouli/ylang ylang soap since he was running low. I decided to also try the heat transfer method for the first time. I added my hot lye solution (180 F) to my RT oils (78 F), and after a little hand-stirring, the temperature was 106 F. About what I was going for, but apparently too hot, because man did it accelerate! I might've also been a little heavy-handed with the stick blender, and it's also a touch warm in the house (76 degrees F, we haven't turned on the A/C yet). But I wasn't adding any color or doing any designs, so just getting it into the mold quick and popping it into the freezer worked fine. I think it'll be all right, but I just wasn't ready for that!
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I'm making soap for a couple of upcoming Weddings and have been wracking my brain on how/what to do with getting names/dates on the soap. Two days ago a friend of mine solved my dilemma! She recommended waterslides! I've never thought about waterslides on soap, but looks like others have done it successfully so going to give a try. Spent part of the day today helping my friend design (she is the creative one) and making soap to put it on!
I'm making soap for a couple of upcoming Weddings and have been wracking my brain on how/what to do with getting names/dates on the soap. Two days ago a friend of mine solved my dilemma! She recommended waterslides! I've never thought about waterslides on soap, but looks like others have done it successfully so going to give a try. Spent part of the day today helping my friend design (she is the creative one) and making soap to put it on!
Honestly, I don't used them all that often. I haven't had any issues so far, though. I buy the plastic pipettes 300 at a time and I prefer those.
@Kcryss, scoured this site and YouTube but didn't find much about water slide decals on soap. Really curious about the details. Any info you can share, or site to refer to? Thanks!Chiming in for the first time on this thread!
I'm making soap for a couple of upcoming Weddings and have been wracking my brain on how/what to do with getting names/dates on the soap. Two days ago a friend of mine solved my dilemma! She recommended waterslides! I've never thought about waterslides on soap, but looks like others have done it successfully so going to give a try. Spent part of the day today helping my friend design (she is the creative one) and making soap to put it on!
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I only found a few people who had used waterslide decals on soap, but nothing showing or saying anything specific. I've not tried it yet, I am waiting impatiently for my paper to arrive. The friend who suggested it and then made the decals for me does a ton of crafting, including acrylic resin so she uses waterslides a lot.
I just did a quick search on google and found just one little short with someone putting waterslide decals on soap, but they didn't say anything. Just basically showing it can be done.
I just found this link. Someone mentioned using candlewax over the image after applying to soap. The candlewax keeps the pic from coming off during the first use of the soap.
https://www.houzz.com/discussions/2349372/how-do-you-put-pictures-decals-on-soaps
Not really finding the sites I came across yesterday. Still, going to give it a try in a couple of days. I can't imagine why it wouldn't work. Then again, who knows? I might be back to square 1 again for both weddings. lol
I'm told that they will just slide off during the first use, but not sure if they will dissolve or not. I plan on playing this week so I'll report back.
These are beautiful. Pretty! How do you like the Island Margarita?
WSP has soap embed paper that dissolves.Chiming in for the first time on this thread!
I'm making soap for a couple of upcoming Weddings and have been wracking my brain on how/what to do with getting names/dates on the soap. Two days ago a friend of mine solved my dilemma! She recommended waterslides! I've never thought about waterslides on soap, but looks like others have done it successfully so going to give a try. Spent part of the day today helping my friend design (she is the creative one) and making soap to put it on!
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WSP has soap embed paper that dissolves. Haven’t tried it yet but it sure sounds interesting.Chiming in for the first time on this thread!
I'm making soap for a couple of upcoming Weddings and have been wracking my brain on how/what to do with getting names/dates on the soap. Two days ago a friend of mine solved my dilemma! She recommended waterslides! I've never thought about waterslides on soap, but looks like others have done it successfully so going to give a try. Spent part of the day today helping my friend design (she is the creative one) and making soap to put it on!
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https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/water-soluble-embed-paper-for-soap.aspx
Thanks! I just received the paper today so will be getting a few printed, protected and sliding them on ...
Oh, you're right! I even have some of the embed paper. I bought it originally to make tiny soap strips for travel, camping etc., just never got around to doing it yet. The to-do list just seems to grow without every shrinking. lol I might have to give that a try if the waterslides are a bomb. Thanks for the suggestion!
Firefly - I love your new avatar! Is that a schnauzer?
I am way too new to soaping to be getting into such projects but my Aunt is turning seventy and her late husband was Kevin. She loves minions and we always make light about the minion Kevin holding down the fort. I thought it could be fun to try making Kevin the minion soap for her birthday.
Lol. I made a really great plan and then didn’t stick to it even in the slightest. I paid the price.
It’s only the fifth batch of cold process soap I have ever made so it was an excellent learning experience- soap dough is so much fun but not the best way to make Kevin.
Check out my failure!!
Lol. I made a really great plan and then didn’t stick to it even in the slightest. I paid the price.
It’s only the fifth batch of cold process soap I have ever made so it was an excellent learning experience- soap dough is so much fun but not the best way to make Kevin.
Check out my failure!!
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