Recent content by khermsen

Soapbuddy.....nice to know.

Postage is going up the beginning of the year for both UPS and USPS. Currently I am ordering LCP from BrambleBerry, Unfortunately, at this point in time flat rate shipping is not offered for LCP at BrambleBerry. I have been searching for other suppliers of LCP and found Cierra Candles...

Amazing! Thanks for sharing!

Great point Hazel. It took me a while to accept some imperfections are the hallmark of handmade. When I did, it was very liberating and opened up a world of creative possibilities.

When the beer is flat and ready to soap.......whipping up a batch before preparing for Thanksgiving dinner......yes, I did!

mavalia....although the soap didn't set up well, I must say you have a beautiful swirl in both color and technique.

Carebear is right on.......I tried the non-discoloring vanilla and TD combo....didn't get any where near even an off white. I did try the same combo for a swirl bar though, the cream color (non-discoloring vanilla/TD) with pink and blue swirls turned out quite lovely.

I have also successfully combined M&P bases both mixing and layering. The only exception; not layering M&P from different manufacturers.

My experience with using cocoa powder or bakers chocolate is that over time the chocolate color bleeds in to the lighter layer.

I was wondering the same thing......

Relle- thanks for referring the website. I am going to "create" some Christmas bath sets for family/friends. The site got my creative juices going.....that.......and a cup of coffee!

I noticed the greenish tint to the glass....nice to know. Thanks.

Recently I received my "RIF" (reduction in workforce) letter. Although it would be great to quickly expand my soap making, I continue to proceed in a cautious manner. Last year I researched and secured insurance, etc. I have only sold M&P to a local gift shop, and have given soap for...

Definitely looks rabid to me!

Nicely done!