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    Red coloring - tough to find!

    Pretty! I love the swirls.
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    How much soap to bring to a craft fair

    I do it as well. I've gotten quite a few quality customers by handing out samples. So, I figure that the few cents I spend on baggies is well worth it. I do give out decently sized samples - like 1/4" wide x the hight of the bar. At first I handed them out to everyone, regardless, but now I am...
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    How much to bring/make?

    <you cannot tell me that this wasn't sarcastic:crazy: I understand that pigs are very similar to humans, but you are not using the pigs "skin grease" on your skin, you are using his internal grease. There is a difference, therefore, your logic dosen't hold up. Thats strange. Soap dosen't...
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    How much to bring/make?

    Certainly hardness is not the only criterion for my soap. I judge it on moisturizing ability (and yes, soap does moisturize and it is important that it does otherwise we wouldnt superfat), lather, and how long it lasts in the shower. I find it slightly amusing that you are so firmly rooted in...
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    Essential Oil question

    Haven't made pure cedarwood soap before, but have made some mixed with rosemary. I believe the guideline is something around .5oz/lb oils. If you want it mildly scented you might cut it back some. For 2.2lbs you might add maybe .75oz-1oz. Remember that it might smell really strong at first but...
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    How much to bring/make?

    I appreciate your advice :) And a little debate never hurt anyone. I was just feeling a little bugged regarding the perhaps just a tiny bit overly critical replies I recieved. I am here to learn, of course, but the causeless assumptions made about me and my soap make me feel less than welcome...
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    How much to bring/make?

    I understand what they do, each job the oil does, but my originals did come from other soapmakers. I do tweak stuff (and run it through a lye Calc after) but yes, I started with a "book soap" - internet really, but you know what I mean. Your logic is like saying, "why on earth would you use...
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    How much to bring/make?

    So what did you do when you went to your first show? Everyone needs to start somewhere. I've done farmers markets, but I suspect that a small festival is going to have much better sales. It sounds like you want me to lay down the $1K+ I have invested in this and walk away because my soap...
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    How much to bring/make?

    Got it! Problem is we don't have a dining room table :D
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    How much to bring/make?

    I'm not offended :) I like to hear everyone's opinions - and lots of advice is a lovely thing. I wouldn't have joined if I wasn't interested in other people's thoughts. I'm not quite sure how my question got turned into a debate of whether I should sell or not, but that's ok. :) So, I'm...
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    How much to bring/make?

    Oh goodness gracious! I didn't mean to start an argument :D Yes, I have only been soaping since March, but I take this very seriously - I properly superfat my soaps, let them cure a full 6 weeks+, only use distilled water, you get the idea. I have done a ton of research and feel that I know...
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    Booth Critique

    Awesome, thank you so much! That will go perfectly with my booth's theme :razz::)
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    How much to bring/make?

    I was planning to take my entire stock, but my query was more of, should I make more because I am concerned about selling out at one and then not having enough inventory for the next - which would actually be awesome, but I have to pay the fees in advance.
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    How much to bring/make?

    I've got 3 shows coming up this fall within 2 weeks of each other so I am preparing now. I am concerned though that I might not have adaquate supply for 3 shows back to back. I have aprox 250-300 bars in stock right now of 13 different scents (with plans for 2 Christmas soaps) these shows aren't...
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    Booth Critique

    Can I have the link to the banner idea? I need one badly but don't want to spend $70+ on one right now (when I could be spending it on oils, or supplies or a set of folding tables...you get the idea :) I think your banner is super cute btw.
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