Recent content by AAShillito

I use mostly fragrance oils and very few essential oils. I make soap with fragrances I like and would use. It works for the most part for sales. You will need to calculate your ingredients costs to start determining a cost per bar. Also insurance and friends and family to test out everything...

I use litsea with orange 10x. Everyone loves it

Thanks! I love the whole design and concept. Its right off Brambleberry's website including the color. I live in a small desert town in AZ thats literally a square mile carved out of a Native American Reservation. We dont have fairs or events so 99.9 % of my sales are via etsy. Lotion bars are a...

Thank you! Youve got to try WSP fresh picked watermelon! Smells like watermelon sourpatch candy and no complications!

So I wanted to update everyone on my lotion bar project. After much trial error and returns I was able to find a tin that fits the BB Monstera Leaf mold. Now to try to get these gosh darn things to sell. I have them paired with my watermelon soap for Mothers Day. https://a.co/d/fkwWtAY

I just think its ironic that BB promotes this whole lotion bar kit on its website using that very mold and everyones like its too big. Its funny.

Thank you for all your help @TheGecko . I got the mold free so I figured I may as well make something pretty with it. I agree with your points re ingredients. I try to limit my number of ingredients ( 4-7) overall just for my own sanity and focus on visual appeal and prettiness.

I bought some bulk oils at BB tonight and got a free Monstera Leaf mold. I was thinking about a Mothers Day soap set with a lotion bar. Has anyone tried this BB recipe? And how do you figure out the right tin/container? Thanks...

Sorry @melinda48, I havent been getting any notifications. Totally agree with TheGecko's advice

I use nurture 5lbs molds. Ill see about a thinner mat. 😁

Thank you!

Thanks! Ill go on Amazon and see if theres a thinner one. Thanks!

Those of you that use a fondant mold as a loaf liner, is there a trick to squishing it down to not take up all the room in the bottom of your mold? Or can I safely lay it on top instead. I made a beautiful batch of calendula infused ZNSC with an insert but the bars did not come out as large as I...

The BB lilac sticks for months but i use the older BB usage rate of 5%

Oftentimes Ill ask the people that buy on a regular basis to brainstorm new ideas with me