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    White and black practice

    It looks absolutely amazing - well done!!! I bet it smell wonderful too. cheers Helenz
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    Soaping with Pomace, Woes of a Kiwi

    Joining a Co-op There are 6 of s in our co-op with 2 more in the wings ready to join. We all have our specialties and can sell our products without paying any commission. We have a gift shop attached to a cafe and bakery (very handy!!!) Our commitment is to be on a roster to man the shop as we...
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    Is Pyrex all right for one use?

    Ive been using my two pyrex jugs for the last 2-3yrs without any problems. Admittedly the soaping process is faster now that I know what Im doing and I make sure I clean up well. The jugs dont show any deterioration so far. cheers Helenz
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    Soaping with Pomace, Woes of a Kiwi

    Hiya, Im from NZ too. I live in Whakatane . I go to Gilmours for Pomace oil. Its the cheapest of the olives and I havent had any problems with the soap I make using it. I buy my coconut oil from Bin Inn and other oils I pick up usually from the supermarkets when its on special. Rice Bran oil has...
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    What soapy thing have you done today?

    Balmy session Sorry not to have posted for sooooo long but been up to my eyes in activities. I have joined a Co-0p of crafters and am on a roster for manning our shop. There are 6 of us at the moment with a couple more people lined up to join us. We are called the Red Barn Gifts Co-op and...
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    Duck Fat

    Wow, Im having second thoughts about using this fat for soap -maybe I should cook with it instead. I have heard that roast potatoes are great in either goose or duck fat. Oh well.............. cheers Helenz
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    Black Raspberry/Bear Tallow Soap

    After seeing the beautiful tops on these soaps I just had to order some Russian piping tips! Your soaps looked amazing!! well done. cheers Helenz
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    Hi from New Zealand

    Hello Kristina, Im from Whakatane in the Bay of Plenty. Welcome to this forum. Great place for sharing info and gleaning advice on all things soaping. cheers Helenz Sudsy_kiwi, I usually buy from Zendesigns too. Her f/o are the most reasonably priced and i will call into her store at Mt...
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    Looking forward to get back to some soap making

    With our AirBNB I do give all guests a small 100% handmade guest soap on arrival and I do actually sell some of my soaps when guests hear Im a soapmaker, They get the tour of my spare room full of soaps and handicraft bits and pieces. People from overseas do like to buy soaps as gifts to take...
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    Duck Fat

    Hi, can anyone tell me what Duck Fat is like in soapmaking? I was in the supermarket and my hubby brought to my notice a packet of Duck fat. It is quite liquidy (packet can be squished) I dont know if this is how it is normally or if it hardens and goes solid if cold. Bearing in mind it is...
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    Looking forward to get back to some soap making

    Thank you Lenarenee. Sometimes there doesnt seem to be enough hours in the day. My husband and I also run AirBNB and as this is our NZ summer we are very busy with guests coming and going. We have an active volcano just off shore and we get lots of tourists going out there on tours either by...
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    Looking forward to get back to some soap making

    Hello all fellow soapers, I've been off the radar for a wee while as my husband and I have been doing some travelling. We did a 2 1/2 month trip to USA (Las Vegas, Arizona, Washington DC, New York & Boston) then to UK & scotland, then into Europe(Belgium, Holland, Germany, Sweden & Denmark &...
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    Hi from New Zealand

    another kiwi here.......... Hiya, I live in Whakatane, NZ. I've been a soapmaker for about 2.5yrs now and still addicted to it. If OO is on special in the supermarkets I grab it but I have bought large 3 litre bottles of Pomace from Gilmours wholesalers. I found it fine for soapmaking and Ive...
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    Hot Process Salt Bars

    Thanks CaraBou. I try to get on this forum as often as possible, I find it so interesting and informative. Im still learning the ins and outs of soapmaking, so value advice given by obviously much more experienced soapmakers. cheers Helenz
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    New workshop...Before pics

    Wow I'm so envious of the space you have. It will be fabulous not to be cramped into a kitchen with gear to pack away after each soaping session.:)
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    What soapy thing have you done today?

    Where are you from Crispysoap?
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    Hot Process Salt Bars

    sorry cmzaha i seem to be upsetting people left right and centre.
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    Hot Process Salt Bars

    :)My apologies to Irishlass whom I referred to as Irishgirl in my reply to Newbies dig at me earlier. Some people take life too seriously.:(:(
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    Hot Process Salt Bars

    Fortunately I have never had any salt bars sweat yet. :):)
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    Hot Process Salt Bars

    Hi tis Helenz here and Newbie:( NO I didn't not answer because I didnt like what you were all saying.(Im actually busy running a BnB and in NZ this is the busiest time of the year being our Summertime -I've got guests coming and going until my head spins) :) I value the advice given on this...
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