Recent content by gardengeek

I use the most current IFRA from the place I purchase the FO from. If they don't provide the rates I don't purchase it. I don't use other vendors' IFRA because I don't know if the fragrances are truly identical. The calculators are helpful to determine how much you can start with based on your...

@The_Phoenix in answer to your question in the Entry thread, I primarily support Landing & Recovery operations of the crew module (CM) as a planner. In other words, I build the schedules for operations & maintenance (O&M) of the ground support equipment (GSE) and all of the shore operations...

Thank you everyone for the vote of confidence and congrats to the winners! What a nice way to start my Friday. I've been so busy at work supporting the Artemis launch 🚀 that I haven't had a chance to check back in to the forum or do anything soap. What a nice surprise! Thank you Earlene for...

Exactly what mine looks like. Too bad we don't have smell-o-vision so I could help you out ;)

Oh no! Sorry to hear that. The one I have is more spearmint than eucalyptus but definitely not men's cologne. Is yours clear in the bottle? Mine is.

I agree with everyone. They're perfect the way they are!!

For my dual swirl design, I started with a OPW followed by a drop swirl. Fragrance: blended Cucumber Melon & Orange Blossom Mica: Nurture Soap – Summer Crush, Sea Green, Berry Twist, Enchantment OPW: Batter was split into four equal portions. Filled pouring pitcher by alternating colors two...

@WhittanyWho Awesome!!

Sorry for your loss @cmzaha.

I started with 0.5% SG + 0.5% EDTA per batch weight, but I'm getting a little soap scum so my next batch I'm increasing to 0.8% SG and keeping EDTA at 0.5%. I used to use 2.25% Sodium Citrate with good results.

Cut #1 this morning. I planned on my second swirl breaking through the first swirl but because of the angle of my mold I couldn't get my pour pitcher far enough away from the first layer for it to breakthrough. I'm not going to post pics yet in case I have to enter it anyway. Can't even believe...

@Mobjack Bay thank you for this. The last one sounds like something my nose would like.

How is Black Rose holding up? I'm working on an order at NDA (first time) and considering adding the black pepper and cinnamon leaf to try this blend. Floral Touch is my absolute favorite blend. I use it in CP at 5% and it holds very well, I mean for at least a year. I made the mistake of...

Two months? I'm just finishing up a bottle I purchased two years ago...uh oh!

Please copy & paste the list into a new post, then add your name along with the next appropriate number. Sign up list: 1. Mobjack Bay - the ideas are starting to swirl around in my brain 2. dibbles - okey dokey then! 3. Mx5inpenn - too many options!! 4. The Phoenix- This will be fun! 5...