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  1. melita

    Sinking Feeling

    When I am trying to suspend an additive in m&p I let it thicken up more, stirring occasionally to keep everything distributed. I don't measure the temperature (and the ideal temp will vary depending on your base's melt point anyway) but I use clear glass measuring cups so I can see whether the...
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    Fragrance oils & aquatic life

    In the context of SDS/MSDS's my understanding is it's more about proper disposal. In the event you need to dispose of it, a fragrance oil labeled as toxic to aquatic life shouldn't be poured down the drain- you'd need to follow local guidelines for proper disposal of hazardous waste. When...
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    Lebermuth-frankincense and myrrh

    I contacted Lebermuth to ask if anyone carries it, but they never responded. And I tried the F&M from The Chemistry store but it's not a match. If enough people were interested, we could do a co-op. I haven't had much luck finding anyone else, though. Please let me know if you find anyone...
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    Lebermuth Frankincense & Myrrh 2

    Does anyone know of a supplier who carries this? I used to buy it from ScentWorks (RIP), then ordered from Lebermuth directly when they closed. But I can't meet their new minimum since this is the only FO I use from them. I tried the Frankincense & Myrrh from Chemistry Store, since they carry...
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    Looking for just the right Lavender.

    I like Brambleberry's Hungarian Lavender EO. I find it smooth and pleasant- not particularly floral but not overly medicinal either. I'm also partial to the Lavender 30/32 that WSP carries- it's not as harsh/camphorous as the 40/42 (but its gotten pretty pricy.) Eden Botanicals has some gorgeous...
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    adding td to clear

    It can be tough to incorporate powdered TD into melt and pour. I use TKB's liquid concentrates- the white one is just TD dispersed in glycerin. A little goes a long way. Their site says "1 fl.oz. should color about 20 pounds of soap to a medium shade" but I definitely use less than that.
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    Sweet Cakes Suggestions for CP

    They're my favorite supplier for lip balm flavors. I don't like all of them, but I've had a better success rate with them than anywhere else I've purchased. Unfortunately they've discontinued a lot of my favorites! Their flavor oils are definitely the "lip safe fragrance" type and give balms...
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    As an introvert, this goes against my nature...

    but I'll push through and introduce myself. Hello all! I have been making m&p soap, balms, scrubs, etc since about 2008 and I've been selling my products online and at craft shows since 2009. I used to post on the Dish (RIP!) back in my early days, but life and my business got crazy and I lost...
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