Recent content by Delynnr

Calendula (also called pot marigold) and marigolds (tagetes) are not the same. They are both useful, but not interchangeable. Calendula has some wonderful soothing properties especially for skin. Common marigolds won't have this. Calendula petals don't discolor in soap. I don't know about...

Those are amazing! I am still wondering how you did it, but the kung fu makes the most sense :)

On a gingery note...... I have smelled 3 diff ginger EOs and own one. They all smell terrible!!!!! It smells like - rotten nasty ginger. Does anyone know if this is due to the way it was distilled? Is it possible to have a good gingerey smelling EO? One that actually smells good? I have...

I also find the Michael's comment offensive. I have no desire to sell. Making soap its one of my many hobbies that balances me out from my desk job. I make for myself, friends and family and would never use the melt and pour crap they sell. I am also not rich, so 100 now puts NDA off off my go...

I second the salt scrub and whipped body butter. Is she sensitive to citrus? I have found most people like orange EO and it is reasonably priced. I have many friends with fragrance issues and I always use it lightly.... but so far so good. You could also add dried orange zest to the scrub. It...

Okay - so I KNOW that I have seen people talking about soap for their dogs. But I don't know if I am just brainless tonight, if it is windows 8 fighting against me (new laptop) or what. I can't seem to get search to find anything relevant! It doesn't like the search for 'dog' and adding...

Hello from Northern Colorado! Cold enough for you lately? It makes me want to make some soap ;)

What do you think the Aloe Vera Juice brings to the soap? I haven't used aloe vera yet!

I know this is a little late... But the soap I made today is gingerbread in color. Should un-mold it tomorrow. I infused black walnut hull powder in OO and added a bit of kaolin clay. It turned out really pretty!

Sounds almost identical to the conversation I had with my dad about salsa today. It is nice to have the fruits of our labors appreciated isn't it?

Lavender - Lemongrass!

In Australia, what does a fast food worker get paid? Honestly, most of the actual labor for making soap could be done by someone with very little skill or training. Obviously some tasks require skill or knowledge, but those tasks don't take up that much time from the total unless you are doing...

The tallow soap I make is very silky!

Yum - did you scent them with a chocolate scent? Do you have a good one? For a rich dark chocolate? The ones I have smelled just don't smell right......

Rewards for people on my team :) Along with canned goodies, fresh garden veggies, etc. Generally if I give it away people are happy to get it. I have gained a certain reputation around my work! Soap, canned treats and baked goods will be Christmas this year! In addition to fruit infused vodka!