Soapalooza is having a free shipping deal on FOs from Feb 1 thru midnight Feb 14 (use coupon code HOTFUZZ). I may have to check out that Bonsai you suggested kc!
What soapy thing have you done today?
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I just got an order from MMS (Majestic Mountain Sage). The merchandise was packed beautifully -- they do a nice job. Three 16-oz bottles of fragrance were in glass bottles and each bottle was put in its own heavy cardboard tube. They packed the empty containers I'd ordered around the FO bottles as cushioning, so very little bubble wrap was needed. I was impressed. Shipping is at no additional cost for orders of $200 or more. I figure that saves 10% to 15% on the delivered cost.
The thing I'm really excited about (besides the nice packaging) is this -- You can get freebies from MMS depending on how much stuff you buy. I chose a small bottle of honey vinegar -- something I've been curious about for a while. The MMS honey vinegar is made by a Utah beekeeper who makes the vinegar from mead and then blends it with raw honey to make the finished product. Oh, my, this stuff is good! I can taste the delicate flavor of the raw honey in this vinegar -- the vinegar enhances the bouquet of the fresh honey in an unexpected way. It is rich, sweet, and tart, just like a good balsamic vinegar (and it's priced about the same!)
The back story about why I've been curious about this honey vinegar -- I'm a beekeeper and my DH and I have made a few gallons of mead (honey wine). I tried making honey vinegar from some mead left over from our mead making activities. The vinegar making went well -- its actually pretty easy as long as you are patient and have a quiet, dark place to let the vinegar "barrel" (aka quart jar) sit undisturbed. When I tasted the straight honey vinegar from my test run, I was disappointed. It wasn't a whole lot different than a nice, mild apple cider vinegar. I remember thinking if that's all there is to honey vinegar, it is certainly not worth the time and trouble. So when I saw the MMS freebie, I wanted to learn what someone else's honey vinegar is like to see if I was missing the point or if I was right. I'm glad I did -- the way the Utah beekeeper is making it, this stuff is liquid gold.
The thing I'm really excited about (besides the nice packaging) is this -- You can get freebies from MMS depending on how much stuff you buy. I chose a small bottle of honey vinegar -- something I've been curious about for a while. The MMS honey vinegar is made by a Utah beekeeper who makes the vinegar from mead and then blends it with raw honey to make the finished product. Oh, my, this stuff is good! I can taste the delicate flavor of the raw honey in this vinegar -- the vinegar enhances the bouquet of the fresh honey in an unexpected way. It is rich, sweet, and tart, just like a good balsamic vinegar (and it's priced about the same!)
The back story about why I've been curious about this honey vinegar -- I'm a beekeeper and my DH and I have made a few gallons of mead (honey wine). I tried making honey vinegar from some mead left over from our mead making activities. The vinegar making went well -- its actually pretty easy as long as you are patient and have a quiet, dark place to let the vinegar "barrel" (aka quart jar) sit undisturbed. When I tasted the straight honey vinegar from my test run, I was disappointed. It wasn't a whole lot different than a nice, mild apple cider vinegar. I remember thinking if that's all there is to honey vinegar, it is certainly not worth the time and trouble. So when I saw the MMS freebie, I wanted to learn what someone else's honey vinegar is like to see if I was missing the point or if I was right. I'm glad I did -- the way the Utah beekeeper is making it, this stuff is liquid gold.
handavaka
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Herbal Shampoo Bar and Gentlemen's Bar Photo Opp.
Unmolded, beveled, photographed and put on their curing racks today.
Unmolded, beveled, photographed and put on their curing racks today.
handavaka
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Today I had to get more of my Coffee Soap made. While getting assistance from my husband, I was able to take a few glamour shots with the ingredients, and after-pour...
Made a trial run for the challenge...
Had to check my depth because these were salt bars just because we're going to run awfully low before the new batch has enough cure time.
Had to check my depth because these were salt bars just because we're going to run awfully low before the new batch has enough cure time.
tigersister
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I cut the castille soap I made yesterday. I made two batches. One with Pure OO and the other with pomace. I've made castille with each before, but it was hard to compare with each being in different stages of cure. I don't think there's going to be a huge difference between the batches, but I wanted to test it out side by side anyway.
penelopejane
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MySoapyHeart
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You guys are so lucky! Unfortunately there is never any free international shipping, haha:-?
The shippingfees to Norway are ridiculously high, I mean $50 for 1 8oz?:sick:
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The kids are off to winter camp today. I have the afternoon off work and my new wsp fo order is on my doorstep. I have my to do list and I'm not afraid to use it.
MsHarryWinston
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I reorganized the kitchen cupboard that I keep my supplies in to take over the WHOLE cupboard. It's mine now, all mine! And now I'm about to put in an order at a couple of different suppliers.
I hadn't planned on it.
But now that you planted the idea I may. They'll be really thin though.
Decisions, decisions.....
I'm in the process of making another small trial of the February spin swirl challenge. Oils and lye water are cooling their heels while dinner is heating up.
penelopejane
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I hadn't planned on it.
But now that you planted the idea I may. They'll be really thin though.
Decisions, decisions.....
I think that is how the challenge soap is supposed to be cut, so you get the mirror image.
crispysoap
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Made my first trial for the February challenge yesterday . I'm really happy with how it turned out. If I don't end up using it as my entry I'll post pics
BusyHands
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Just cut soap I've been working on, still have a little more to go. Bride & Groom's Soap for Mid March Wedding. U did the bride's soap to go with the color theme the florist is doing. I hope the groom doesn't mind the "Man Swirls" At least that's what I'm calling them. :twisted:
Saponomancer
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I've done my second liquid soap and I was absolutely thrilled to get the flying bubbles this time
BusyHands
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Congratulations!!! I don't know if I'm ready for the 2nd attempt. I'm still shell-shocked from the 1st try!! This Wednesday will be a week, it's just been sitting in my closet. I'm still scared to use it.I've done my second liquid soap and I was absolutely thrilled to get the flying bubbles this time
hismrsfinnegan
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Yesterday was mom's 87th birthday. I made her a batch of body butter and named it "Mom's Garden" in her honor, and fragranced it with Victorian Rose FO
Not today per se, but yesterday I made this... Juicy Orange soap with itp swirl. It smells amazing!
