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...so I have been knitting instead. These are fingerless mittens to keep my poor hands from freezing while I sit at the computer. Uploaded with ImageShack.us

Only other soapers would understand my excitement !! I found a local supplier for lye flakes, which I much prefer to the granules. They are just so much easier to handle IMO.

We are hosting the 2010 World Cup and the atmosphere is electric. Just about every car has flags flying from it, people are all wearing scarves, beanies etc. showing their support for various countries. Are there any soccer fans who are watching the games ?

Well, now I have seen everything !!! http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/22504831 ... ODORS.html Has anyone ever heard of this ?

I have finally found the ultimate storage/transport solution. Holes have been drilled into the lid and sides to provide ventilation. I have been using this for about 6 weeks now and the soap is perfect. No sweating and no cross contamination of aromas. The boxes stack neatly and are...

I am half hidden by the shelf. Industriously crocheting away :) My daughter's Skeleton Kitty has been sold. Lip Balm displays. Facial Serum and Face/Neck Cream We may be forced to take two tables next time as my daughter's range is growing daily.

Well for what it's worth we had a table at a large Show/Expo for the four days over the Easter weekend. Lesson learned ~ do not waste time, effort or money at anything other than Craft shows or Holistic Fayres. Visitors to general expo's do not "get it" ( at least not in South Africa ) and it...

Is it just my computer, or has the word "s*o*a*p" been replaced with "Topeka" everywhere ? I am hoping this is just an April 1 joke, not something serious.

These were hand painted by my daughter for the show this weekend. Two are realistic, the others are fantasy style.

Today is the day....................... We will be observing Earth Hour (no electric lights or appliances) in South Africa from 20h30 to 21h30 tonight. Who else is participating ?

These were made on Friday, cut on Saturday and stamped and trimmed today. Mandarin/Anise Sweet Orange/Clove/Cinnamon Rose Geranium/Palma Rosa Peppermint This was the first time I have used activated charcoal (Mandarin/Anise) and I am delighted with the result...

The colours are not great, having used my 'phone camera and I am also photographically challenged ;) Oakmoss/Cinnamon/Clove, Litsea/Ginger/Patchouli, Lavender, Milk/silk/Honey Boxes made from calendars and corrugated craft board. Template Outline of template...

I have been offered a stall for one of the top 10 Business shows in the country. Four whole days over the Easter weekend with thousands of visitors. This is far and away the biggest show I have ever attended and I have NO IDEA how much stock to prepare. http://www.randshow.co.za/exhibitor.html

Have just finished cutting 96 bars of soap. Will post pics when they have cured a bit. Lavender, Oakmoss/Cinnamon/Clove, Litsea/ginger/Patchouli, Milk/Silk/Honey. What have you all been doing ?

I have just received my order from Save on Scents. (picture me doing wobbly cartwheels around the room) They smell lovely OTB so I cannot wait to soap them. Thanks to Deda for the advice.

It seems that one can hardly turn around without hearing some horror story or another about various harmful ingredients used in everyday products. I had read long ago about the allegation that SLS can cause damage to hair follicles and thought "Yeah, yeah, yeah........not another thing to...

Thank you so much for sharing this. http://soapmakingforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14324&start=15 I am really excited about the results so far. Still lots of lovely experiments to do with this.

I have been asked to make a 100% OO liquid soap. The customer is allergic to Coconut in any form. Has anyone made this before and is there also a "slime" factor involved ? Thanks.

Has anyone ever used this ? Mine is 99 % Pomegranate, 1% Ascorbic Acid and is like a well matured Balsamic vinegar in consistency. How much would you use ? When/where would you add it ? I am guessing that the Ascorbic acid will neutralise some of the caustic soda so probably not good to...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9703803@N05/sets/72157607995875765/ I need to add that I also secure some insulation tape across the four base corners to prevent leakage. The clear bits are cut from flexible chopping mats and then joined together with duct tape. The duct tape needs to be...