What soapy thing have you done today?

[Marilyn Norgart]

Last night got printer all set and finished getting labels done on the template.

I use Avery but print on a 'Sticker sheet' so I can cut my own size. This way I get 8 labels per sheet and it wraps on the box from 1/2 on the front, over one end and 1/2 on the back. Name, scent, weight, scent, ingredients. This way I don't have to cut 3 separate stickers to put on Work SMARTER not harder Yes I have to cut 4 times per sticker sheet on the big paper cutter but it saves Money & time. Plus if it doesn't print on the Sticker part of a pre-cut sticker sheet it won't matter win-win

FM this morning then printing and boxing.

I get pre-printed from Avery--how much of a savings is it to print your own. after the cost of ink, stickers etc? I am trying to decide if it would be worth it for me but I would have to buy another printer

 

[Kari Howie]

Last night got printer all set and finished getting labels done on the template.

I use Avery but print on a 'Sticker sheet' so I can cut my own size. This way I get 8 labels per sheet and it wraps on the box from 1/2 on the front, over one end and 1/2 on the back. Name, scent, weight, scent, ingredients. This way I don't have to cut 3 separate stickers to put on Work SMARTER not harder Yes I have to cut 4 times per sticker sheet on the big paper cutter but it saves Money & time. Plus if it doesn't print on the Sticker part of a pre-cut sticker sheet it won't matter win-win

FM this morning then printing and boxing.

You go, girl!!!

 

[Lin19687]

I get pre-printed from Avery--how much of a savings is it to print your own. after the cost of ink, stickers etc? I am trying to decide if it would be worth it for me but I would have to buy another printer

I have a few soaps that have different ingredients so this way I can not only change the Name of the scent but a few ingredients too Plus like I said I get 8 full labels per sheet, they are about 2" wide by 5 inches long and I can't find that anywhere. My mold does 16 bars, so 2 sheet per scent

 

[Marilyn Norgart]

I have a few soaps that have different ingredients so this way I can not only change the Name of the scent but a few ingredients too Plus like I said I get 8 full labels per sheet, they are about 2" wide by 5 inches long and I can't find that anywhere. My mold does 16 bars, so 2 sheet per scent

so its like comparing apples to oranges!! I need to do some research and find out if getting a printer and printing my own would make sense for me. I use different ingreds also and right now I am handwriting things on the labels (no complaints from the customers but I don't like it) I would love to have consistency in my labels

 

[runnerchicki]

I measured out oils to make a tallow/lard combination soap. I have curing a soap with tallow, and a soap with lard. The combination with both was going to be the completion of my experiments with animal fats to see how my recipe works with each, and which I like best. I'm trying to create a "go-to" recipe that I feel I can safely master batch (I hate weighing out oils). "The One" - it's like trying to find a marriage partner lol. I have gotten to the point where I'm recognizing the balance of fatty acids that I like, but I'm trying to reduce the cost of my hobby by using less expensive fats that still result in an excellent bar.

Unfortunately, I am about 1 oz short of lye. GRRRRR!!!! I have to run to Arizona Soap Supply and get more. It's about 45 minute drive, but I'm going. By the time I get back I don't know if I'll be making soap today or not. Maybe tomorrow. :/

 

[Kari Howie]

I measured out oils to make a tallow/lard combination soap. I have curing a soap with tallow, and a soap with lard. The combination with both was going to be the completion of my experiments with animal fats to see how my recipe works with each, and which I like best. I'm trying to create a "go-to" recipe that I feel I can safely master batch (I hate weighing out oils). "The One" - it's like trying to find a marriage partner lol. I have gotten to the point where I'm recognizing the balance of fatty acids that I like, but I'm trying to reduce the cost of my hobby by using less expensive fats that still result in an excellent bar.

Unfortunately, I am about 1 oz short of lye. GRRRRR!!!! I have to run to Arizona Soap Supply and get more. It's about 45 minute drive, but I'm going. By the time I get back I don't know if I'll be making soap today or not. Maybe tomorrow. :/

 

[cmzaha]

I get pre-printed from Avery--how much of a savings is it to print your own. after the cost of ink, stickers etc? I am trying to decide if it would be worth it for me but I would have to buy another printer

If she got an Epson Eco Tank one fill of the tanks will last a good year and these labels work great in it. These are really cheap labels, I know they are 2x4 but they may have full sheet labels available. I print a lot of labels and the ink just keeps going and going. I will mention I do not use it for weatherproof labels for lotions, etc, but use Avery labels in my laser printer.

ETA: label link https://tinyurl.com/y6req9ep

 

[Lin19687]

so its like comparing apples to oranges!! I need to do some research and find out if getting a printer and printing my own would make sense for me. I use different ingreds also and right now I am handwriting things on the labels (no complaints from the customers but I don't like it) I would love to have consistency in my labels

It is time consuming, but I was just hanging out listening to soothing music and it took me a few hours to print (also change names on the template 16 times for the scent) & cut labels for about 300 bars. There was also time to google names to change things too... plus I also got a bit sidetracked and started to mix 4 different scents to make one that I like. I have the ADD going on from time to time.
Also DD came in a few times to bother me about the weird show she is watching

@cmzaha too bad they don't have Clear labels at that price !

 

[Marilyn Norgart]

just received my planer/beveler. I tried it out--love it, I think its going to come in very handy

 

[Kari Howie]

Isn’t it fun to get new stuff?

 

[Mobjack Bay]

just received my planer/beveler. I tried it out--love it, I think its going to come in very handy

I so want one of those! What kind did you get?

Soap labeling is a huge amount of work! Even though I’m not selling, I’m labeling everything I give to my testers. I would be horrified if someone had an allergic reaction because I didn’t label properly.

 

[msunnerstood]

It is time consuming, but I was just hanging out listening to soothing music and it took me a few hours to print (also change names on the template 16 times for the scent) & cut labels for about 300 bars. There was also time to google names to change things too... plus I also got a bit sidetracked and started to mix 4 different scents to make one that I like. I have the ADD going on from time to time.
Also DD came in a few times to bother me about the weird show she is watching

@cmzaha too bad they don't have Clear labels at that price !

I just bought a hundred sheets of full sheet labels on Amazon fairly cheap. Im pretty sure i saw clear sheets as well.

Im making cranberry citrus soap tonight and gearing up for my design your own lotion sale.

 

[Marilyn Norgart]

I so want one of those! What kind did you get?

it came from Richard Pang, Taiwan. its clear acrylic. I have been wanting it for awhile but the shipping was as much as the product cost. but on the bright side it came faster than some of my scents I order

cranberry citrus

that sounds lovely

Soap labeling is a huge amount of work! Even though I’m not selling, I’m labeling everything I give to my testers. I would be horrified if someone had an allergic reaction because I didn’t label properly.

so far I find it relaxing though, well all but the shrink wrapping but I sometimes think that is getting better too

 

[msunnerstood]

Well this is a first, My HP was so fluid I had to bank it with skewers so it wouldn't go over the edge of the mold.. I like a bit of a top on it so I make a bit more batter to account for it and normally, I have no issue... not sooo today

 

[Marilyn Norgart]

Well this is a first, My HP was so fluid I had to bank it with skewers so it wouldn't go over the edge of the mold.. I like a bit of a top on it so I make a bit more batter to account for it and normally, I have no issue... not sooo today

so how did you get it so fluid?

 

[msunnerstood]

so how did you get it so fluid?

Two things really. I switched from fresh yogurt to powdered yogurt and Ive been mixing my mica with hot sugar water instead of oil. Not a ton of water but about a tablespoon per color.

 

[Dawni]

it came from Richard Pang, Taiwan. its clear acrylic. I have been wanting it for awhile but the shipping was as much as the product cost. but on the bright side it came faster than some of my scents I order

Link please? What other stuff does he have? Thanks

 

[Lin19687]

I was going to box up the 300 soaps today but then this happened when I opened up the window to the East side of the soap room..... that is my soap table- what she is NOT suppose to be on But she is old and I can't say no.

 

[Marilyn Norgart]

Link please? What other stuff does he have? Thanks

I went on etsy and found it but it wont let me open it now

 

[Dawni]

I went on etsy and found it but it wont let me open it now

No worries.. I'll look for him on Etsy. Thank you

Made some more lotion bars... People like em hehe

Also checked on my Castile soaps....... I have to take pics, but I think one has something that could be DOS. My first, if ever..