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I recently made a liquid soap using sunflower oil and castor oil... turned out nice... was thinking it would make a great shampoo with rosemary EO added. First few times I used it, I loved it, but now it seems to be building up on my hair and causing a greasy, heavy feel to it. Is there no way...

A few months ago I read a post on here and I've searched and searched but cannot find it again... Someone, somewhere... made a wooden display for craft fairs that was some sort of drawer or case kind of thing... this person used it to transport soap to craft fairs and then when setting up, it...

My DH is a "left-brain" man... me, I'm more of the creative person, not so interested in numbers and statistics... however I suppose these things are important. He would like to know, from all you folks who are a bit further along in the business side of soapmaking, website hits vs. direct...

I need a good recipe!!! I am getting married in two weeks and am making my own cake. Have made many many many cakes in the past and I'm actually pretty good at it... this time, however, my fiance HATES fondant which is what I would use for a cake in a hot, outdoor setting so it will hold up in...

For you folks who make both (I've only been making round bars because that's the molds I have) does one sell better than the other? Also... how much sell-appeal does packaging add? I've been focusing mostly on the soap and now feel the need to focus more on the packaging/labeling... how much...

I have an opportunity to get involved in several Scottish Games. It is something DH and I enjoy going to anyway, we are of Scottish descent and enjoy the games. Am trying to develop a "line" of Scottish-type soaps... however as we are determined to be "purists" and only use essential oils to...

I make lotion... I have all the basic lotionmaking ingredients... I would like to make a hair conditioner using those same ingredients I have on hand if possible... anyone got a recipe or instructions for this... I have stearic acid, emulsifying wax, Vitamin E, Germabin II, a variety of basic...

Just vendored at a BBQ event yesterday and found that a LOT of children were drawn to our booth (that surprised me, because our soap is not "colorful" as I am a "purist" when it comes to my soap and add NO artificial fragrances or colorants so my soap is basically shades of browns and creams...

I've been making soap for many years but have just recently set up a website and am getting into doing local craft fairs and such... yesterday had a show that turned out to be such a disappointment. Great vendors, we had good stuff, however, the head of the show, for some reason, really didn't...

Hello! I've been making soap for many years and just launched a website a few weeks ago. My new husband is a wonderful partner and very supportive of my "habit." We did our first craft fair last weekend and are enjoying this new venture very much! This is my first time with forums so will need...