Recent content by DebiB

So very well said, DeeAnna. In my line of work, we call them brokers. They are able to offer a package of services that includes my product. They mark up the product handsomely. They can turn to someone else, who would *happily* supply them - and grow - their sweet piece of business. They...

I agree with DeeAnna. Your exclusive, hand made doggie soap could be a marketing tool she is using to set herself apart from the rest of the pack. (Oh, yes! pun.) Here's another: it's dog-eat-dog in the world of dog grooming. There are 4 within a mile of my home. It sounds to me that she was...

Wouldn't it be cool if it world stay like this! Cherry chocolate for the holidays.

Leaving the sample jars open 24/7 sounds like an issue. Is this commonly done?

I did the same thing you're doing. Confusing liquid ounces (volume) with weighted ounces. A small batch of lotion that did not emulsify properly taught me the difference. I bought a scale ☺

Irish Lass: thank you for helping me understand! Ann: thank you for letting me high jack your thread for a moment!

Irish Lass: I am just leaning how to input and read soap calc. When I put the recipe in the calculator at a 15 oz batch, it looked like the recipe used had a small water discount and a little more lye than called for. Would you kindly share how you did it so I can learn?

This little mouse is THE CUTEST LITTLE GUY! <jumping up & down, clapping like a kid>

It's a good idea to set the expectations in advance. I can see a custom shaving soap recipe being a great marketing tool. I can also see the barber believing that he/she "owns" it because he/she facilitated development.

As I don't make big batches, the skinny, narrow box my lye came in works out great when lined with freezer paper. The best permanent liner I have seen was done on soaping101's youtube channel. Watch "How to Make Silicone Soap Mold Liners S2W30 {part…" on YouTube How to Make Silicone Soap...

Something to take into consideration: changes in altitude during transit. Pressure & temp changes at different elevations (mountains, airplanes) can change the conditions inside the bag, even if you use a vac-sealed bag.

I followed a link from a soaper's web page that suggested this as a helpful, friendly resource.