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  1. vmakkers

    Smaller Tall and Skinny Mold?

    Snappyllama mentioned that she would love it if American Soap Supplies came up with a smaller T&S mold and I agree. I contacted a local custom injection mold supplier and are discussing the possibility of having them make a smaller one for hobbyist and doing a large group/prebuy. I'm waiting on...
  2. vmakkers

    American Soap Supplies Sale 25% Off All Molds

    25% Off all molds til Sunday. I just msged them on FB to see if I had missed a sale they promised in March and look what they just msged me back with: "I didnt but I just did put it on for you. It is for all of the molds 25% off, I would really appreciate you going on and trying it and let me...
  3. vmakkers

    Tall & Skinny Mold FB PreBuy

    There's a tall and skinny prebuy going on FB right now. Thought it might help some soapers out! She's reached the minimum requirement but you can still add on your order. "Official Pre-Buy- Tall Skinny Mold--- $10 each Have to get 300 orders before I can order. I have thought and thought about...
  4. vmakkers

    10/15% Cash Back on Etsy Purchases

    I hope this may help some soapers, I have a Upromise account which is basically just a cash back website. If you click to shop through their links, you usually get some cash back. Right now, they seem to be running a special on Tuesdays for Etsy for 10% cash back. You don't even have to have a...
  5. vmakkers

    DIY Log Splitter - tips?

    So I've decided to attempt to make my own log splitter. I'm planning on doing a design similar to Bud's but with possibly a sliding base to make it easier to push the loaf through. Any suggestions or tips you guys have from making your own? TIA!
  6. vmakkers

    I find this very shady.......

    So I was looking around at one of the suppliers and noticed they are now selling a new wire soap cutter that is basically the same as one of the well known soapers design. It's a design that she posted on her blog about and I know she posted so others could make it for themselves but for a...
  7. vmakkers

    soapsupplies.net must haves?

    Any must have suggestions for soapsupplies.net? I've been dying to try the carribean coconut after reading TVivian's quest and figured I might as well add in some more FO's (like I really need any) since it's flat rate shipping. Enable me please :-)!
  8. vmakkers

    Favorite coconut?

    I am on a mission to find a good coconut FO that smells close to what coconut oil smells like. I love how coconut oil smells when I leave it on my hair and I wish I could capture it in a soap. I've never been a fan of fake coconut scents but I just love the smell of coconut oil. Any suggestions...
  9. vmakkers

    Stainless steel pot

    So I was watching a video from Ariane and she mentioned that she likes using this stainless steel Ikea stock pot for soaping since it has the measurements on the inside. Not only is stainless steel easier to clean, the measurements on the side would be useful for splitting batter evenly. I...
  10. vmakkers

    BF out of town = Soapathon!

    BF was gone for a week visiting his mom so I went on a soapathon. Here are the results. I just got my cutter last night and can I just say I am in love? Nice and evenly cut bars just satisfy my OCD. In order: After the rain salt bars Satsuma top - sister says it looks like phoenix birds...
  11. vmakkers

    What % does USPS actually deliver to you on time?

    I've been waiting a loooooooong week for this package and today, at 9:39AM, it shows out for delivery. I come home and of course there is no package:problem: This has happened more than a few times to me now and it's always for some soapy supply! So really how often does this happen to you guys...
  12. vmakkers

    Planer

    So I've decided to take the next step and get a planer. Question is what planer do you guys all like? I know there's some cheapy ones on eBay and some on Etsy. I don't care too much if it has the beveling option as I kinda find using the potato peeler on the sides to clean up my soap a soothing...
  13. vmakkers

    OMH Modified Taiwan Swirl

    My first attempt at the ever so popular modified Taiwan swirl. My batter stayed super fluid so the inside isn't as pretty as the outside. Last time I over SBed and it got too thick. This time too thin. I feel like Goldilocks. The white layer reminds me of little mustaches or possibly boobs...
  14. vmakkers

    Favorite tall skinny mold?

    I'm looking to purchase a T&S mold and was wondering which one everyone likes the best. The sizes from each supplier vary a little but for now I was leaning towards the WSP mold since it's not that expensive but I read about the bowing problem and it's not as tall and skinny as some other...
  15. vmakkers

    Bulk Apothecary Sale

    Another BA sale! Just got this email 15% off your entire order of any size. or 17% off your entire order over $99.00 Simply use coupon code 15weekend or 17weekend.
  16. vmakkers

    50lbs of lard

    I got the 50lb cube of lard from Smart and Final today. Yea, I've really committed to the lard soaps. So do I need to melt this down into smaller containers like I would palm oil or can I just cut chunks as necessary. Thankees!
  17. vmakkers

    No partial gel, but sister called it ugly

    First time doing a 2lb loaf with full goats milk and lavender EO. Colored with alkanet root, and rose clay. I'm hoping the alkanet fades to a blue or purple. It was supposed to be a secret feather swirl but the batter got too thick and then my wire was too thin to give it any movement. And then...
  18. vmakkers

    How long in the freezer to prevent gel?

    How long would you leave a 2lb batch of gm soap in the freezer? I left mine in for 24 hrs and then had a fan on it over night. Left it by itself while at work today and came home and the loaf felt warm. I haven't cut into it but im gonna be sad if it gets partial gel. 48hrs or more next time?
  19. vmakkers

    The Dark Knight

    I'm going to call this one the Dark Knight just because I love Batman! My first straight layer pour with a mica line. You can kinda see the wonky ones in the back where I should have spooned the layer first. I was surprised how liquid my lard recipe stayed. I think this was the first time ever I...
  20. vmakkers

    Bulk Apothecary Sale

    Just saw on BA's website they are having a 12% off any order and 17% off orders over $250. Ends July 5th. I heard they get their FO's from Lebermuth but I've only purchased one from BA and have never soaped with it. It was the cucumber melon and I was not impressed. I do buy most of my EO's...
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