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Papermart also carries tins and other packaging items.

Has anyone purchased or used "soapnuts" for their laundry? What are your thoughts about them?

Sorry to bombard everyone with questions! I bought coconut oil & palm oil from Soapmakers Choice... problem is.... they put them in big gallon type jugs... without melting it.. how in the world do you get the oils out?

I recently ordered pomace olive oil on accident... what is the difference & can I use it for lotion bars & soap?

I have never heard of bath melts until I started looking @ LUSHs website after sitting for hours on this forum... what are bath melts & how are they made? Is it primarily a butter that holds it together and then it just melts in the tub....

Hi Everyone! I know that this might be a lot of personal preference but what oils & butters does everyone like to keep on hand for CP soaping or what did everyone start with? I currently have EVOO, coconut oil, jojoba oil, castor oil, shea butter, & cocoa butter. I've been reading The...

Thanks Everyone! Hopefully I'm back on track! :) -Carebear: what size tin do you put yours into then?

Hi Everyone! I was planning on giving some hard lotion bars away to some friends and family for Christmas. I bought a shallow 2 oz. silver tin and poured my lotion into it... however, it had a lip on it so you cannot just flip the lotion bar into your hand. Does anyone have a solution? Or does...

Hi- I am new to this hobby and I was just wondering if it is necessary to add a preservative to a hard lotion bar and exactly how long to expect they keep? Thanks!