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Hi all, i'm not sure that i have the right forum, but i have been scouring the web and can't seem to find a small, white, travel size, flexible , lotion tube(Not A Tottle or Malibu). Like the tubes that you would buy lotion in! Is there such a thing for sale anywhere or am i being completly...

Hi All, My Daughter would like to make a lip gloss, problem is that all the recipes i can find seem to be for a Lip Balm rather than a Lip Gloss. Would anyoe have a good recipe for a nice thick gloss? She has tried a few but they all seem to be too liquid! Thanks Trish!

1) DISCLAIMER: SMF is not responsible for any sale, trade, co-op, pre-buy, fast buy, garage sale, ad or other transactions between members. All parties enter into transactions at their own will/risk. Hi everyone, I am located in S/W Manitoba, Canada. I have some labels for sale which were...

Hi All, Does anyone know where in Canada i can purchase squeeze tubes for my hand lotion? I'm looking for a 3 -4 oz, and a 6 - 8 oz. with a flip top. I've searched the net and all i ca fid is a toggle, and i don't know if that would be pliable enough. Thanks, trish

K, well i decided to try my hand at lip balms and have had really nice success, my problem is that now i can't find 1.5" round inkjet labels to put on my metal pots, everyone seems to be selling 1.67" rounds, also do they have to be waterproof? I'm afraid the ink will smear if i just use the...

Hey, does anyone out there have an inexpensive souurce in Canada for ALL NATURAL GOAT'S MILK SOAP BASE for HANDMILLING? I've been shipping it in from Philadelphia and it's costing a fortune! I buy about 300 lbs a year, so it would be really great to find a Canadian supplier.

Hey All, I just tried a lip balm recipe, one i got off the net, and i find it a little too greasy. Can anyone tell me what to do to fix it? The recipe calls for, 40% Sweet Almond Oil 25% Coconut Oil 20% Beesewax...

Has anyone out there got any info on using absolutes instead of EO's, i've been rebatching for a while now and i find that most of the EO's have low flash points, therefore not a very strong scent in the finished product. I did some checking and found that the absolutes have a much higher flash...

Hi all, just another ? from a newbie!! Does anyone know of a supplier in Canada for blank sheets of waterproof inkjet labels. I have recently started making all natural liquid soap and can't seem to find a supplier for the labels for my bottles in Canada without paying a fortune, CAN IT BE DONE...

Hi all, I have already asked this to the aromatherapy/herb group, with little or no success. Maybe someone here has more info. I would like to know if i can add powdered "Soapwort" to my handmilled Goat's Milk soap, to increase the lather. If so how much and where would a person buy it in...

Hi all, I'm fairly new at this so bear with me. I would like to know if anyone has used, or is it even possible to use powdered soapwort or powdered soapnuts, to increase the lathering qualities in handmilled soap? If so, how much to use and where do i buy it? Thanks, Trish

Has anyone tried to extract the oils from black Poplar buds or (Balm of Gilead). These tree buds have an amazing aroma and i think i would like to try! Except i don't have a clue how to go about it in a simple way. Any and all input would be greatly appreciated. thanks Trish

Hi to all you fellow soapmakers! I,m relly new to this mode of communication, so you will have to forgive me for being so green for a little while. I live in the bottom of a little valley on a small acreage in the Pembina Hills, near St.Lupicin, MB. I've been rebatching Goat's Milk soap for...

Hi, can i use the sugar trick to increase lather in my remilled Goat's Milk Soap? If so when would i add it and how much would you recommend? Thanks u guys r great!!!!!

Hi, I'm really new to this mode of communication, but i have a question to ask. Here's the situation, I'm selling homemade aa natural soap at a local health food store, i call the owner today to see how it's going and she says, "not very well, everyone who picks up the soap loves it, until they...