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  1. TC472

    Aroma Beads

    Brilliant... Thanks very much. And for understanding I was looking for unscented ones even though I never stated that.
  2. TC472

    Aroma Beads

    Evening, I'm wondering where in the UK you would buy Aroma Beads from on line. I can't find many retailers for these other than the likes of ebay, Amazon etc. I would prefer a retailer that deals primarily with these kind of things. Thanks folks.
  3. TC472

    Question about Mystic Moments Cocamidopropyl betaine

    Evening all, My body wash recipe I've been using for quite a while is; 163ml Stephensons premium hair & body wash 7ml scent 3 drops colour 100ml Cocamidopropyl betaine Now my latest purchase of the Mystic Moments Cocamidopropyl betaine has left my body wash looking like tap water. Really...
  4. TC472

    Issue with body wash - runny!

    I knew that certain scents affect the base differently but was surprised at jut how dramatic that affect was. The wife said thats ok....we just don't make body wash with that scent (very pragmatic is the Mrs). As for reducing the scent %. I suggested that to the wife and had my knuckles wrapped...
  5. TC472

    Issue with body wash - runny!

    Hi DeeAnna, I did check out the correct ratio for adding salt as I read that adding too much has the opposite effect and can make the base even thinner as instead of attracting the molecules to bond together they repel them (good God...science stuff!). My explanation is not the best but you...
  6. TC472

    Help with bath bombs - do not smell strong enough

    These have worked really well for me and I've had some tremendous feedback from folks that have used them. 500g Bicarb of soda 250g citric acid 15g SLSA 16ml scent mica/liquid colouring Makes 5 6cm diameter bath bombs. My wife and daughter loves them with the added bonus that it doesn't mess...
  7. TC472

    Stephensons Aloe Vera Melt & Pour. Help!

    I think the biggest thing is the levels of frustration in trying to perfect whatever product we are making. It's a bad trait but I hate to be beaten by something like this. Fortunately in this instance...we won the battle lol
  8. TC472

    Issue with body wash - runny!

    Hi folks, I use Stephensons Premium Hair & Body Wash Base to make body wash (funny that eh!). For a single 260ish bottle it's 150ml base, 7ml scent, a drop of colour and 100ml CAPB. I've made quite a few and all have turned out really well. Great fragrance and viscosity. That is, until I made...
  9. TC472

    Stephensons Aloe Vera Melt & Pour. Help!

    Jeezo thats not good. It was that I wasn't heating the M&P enough. Once I perfected the temp, everything else fell into place. I do recommend one of those infrared thermometers, makes life much easier.
  10. TC472

    Stephensons Aloe Vera Melt & Pour. Help!

    From what I can see, melting point is roughly 68 C (+ or - a few degrees) so I do have room to play with. Nothing ventured etc etc
  11. TC472

    Dior Dune Search

    My wife loves Dior Dune perfume but can't find a UK supplier for the scent dupe for candles and body products. Anyone come across this?
  12. TC472

    New to candle making

    Hi @davidmyless with sink holes, I use a heat gun to remelt the surface to fill the gaps and as for wick size...I use this but it depends what wax you are using. I only use soy wax. The link will take you to the Wick section, lots of help deciding which size is best for the container and wax...
  13. TC472

    Stephensons Aloe Vera Melt & Pour. Help!

    I've started labelling my soap "Wonky Soap". Seemed appropriate :p I was thinking that last night..am I heating it up enough? 🤔. Thats the next thing to try I suppose.
  14. TC472

    New Newbie

    Thanks @Phantomka
  15. TC472

    Frosting candles

    Are you making glass container candles? I only use soy wax for my candles and found that heating the glass container then pouring the wax prevents frosting. Also when letting the poured wax cool, don't let it cool too quickly. As for the bubbles, this could mean the melted wax is over...
  16. TC472

    Stephensons Aloe Vera Melt & Pour. Help!

    Morning folks, My M&P base when melting in the microwave forms a skin which doesn't fully melt away. When I use the 1.2kg loaf mould, the top of the soap is slightly concave when it sets. And finally, when the soap does set, the top has a whitish skin a couple of mm thick, kinda like the rind...
  17. TC472

    New Newbie

    Morning all, My wife was so disappointed with the wax melts & candles she was buying (fragrance never lasted) she decided to make her own and started a wee business during lock down. I do my bit and decided to try my hand at making soaps. It's easy enough with Melt & Pour but I'm not quite...
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