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I just experimented with a 2:1 ratio and found that the solid was very soft and I'm afraid it might melt if exposed to the summer heat. The texture was incredibly smooth, as if you were running your finger over a jelly, which I liked. I use fractionated coconut oil instead of jojoba, so perhaps...

You use mineral powder to set your makeup or use to absorb excess oil. It's a popular ingredient in mineral makeup for its many helpful qualities. http://www.essence-of-mineral-makeup.com/kaolin-clay.html

I use candelilla wax for my vegan solids that I have in progress. And yes, a 1:1 ratio works fine when substituting candelilla for beeswax. I've never worked with beeswax so I cannot compare; but the candelilla solid perfume is quite smooth.

Here's some ideas I got from the list you posted. Beeswax + Carrier Oil + Essential Oils = Solid Perfume* Carrier Oil + Essential Oils = Liquid Perfume* Apple Cider Vinegar + Lemon Juice? = Hair Rinse Witch Hazel + Essential Oils = Face Astringent Kaolin Clay + Shimmer Mica = Mineral Shimmer...

The blend seem to me pretty strong, I haven't used it undiluted yet but I was wondering if I could. -It is recommended to dilute your oil blends before application. Most cannot be used neat (undiluted) on the skin since they are of such high concentration. If I have to dilute it, what's the...

newdirectionsaromatics.com has them too. They have more than edenbotanicals, but I believe that edenbotanicals have higher quality. NDA samples are a lot bigger, but their service and shipping is slow and a bit overpriced. Eden and I are on a first name basis based on how often I shop from them.

I use 10% in my perfume oils. It's always best to start small and work up. If you're interested in making perfumes, there are a few books out there on natural perfumery. I also suggest that you research aromatherapy as well, since you will be using essential oils and the like. There are many...

Lovely! I really like the vivid blue color.

I make perfumes, not soap. And I prefer eos and other natural aromatic compounds. I find their quality of scent to be magnificent, especially with absolutes.

Yes! This means that there will be deep fried twinkies at the fair again!

They're beautiful! I especially love the last one.

Maybe you can try recycled paper. I find soap wrapped up like a present in recycled paper to be quite lovely.

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If you have rose or jasmine absolutes try adding those. In perfumery they go well with almost anything, and rose is known to help "fix" mistakes.

Oh wow! It looks so lovely!

Thank you for all of the wonderful ideas! I just got started, so I do need all of the ideas I can get.

I don't know much about soap making, but it certainly seems possible to create swirls with EOs. If you separate and then mix, it seems like it would to well. Please do tell of the results of your experimentation.

I haven't purchased from most of the stores you've listed, but I have many sources in which I buy my oils from. And it seems like most of the higher priced places have higher quality. This isn't always so and it might take trial and error to learn about each source. I have used NDA and find...

As a perfumer, I have a process that I go through. First off, I brainstorm a bit in my head, choosing different fragrance types as well as note types. Would oakmoss smell nice with tobacco absolute? It might. I place a drop of each oil on a testing strip and try it. If it doesn't smell right I...

Hi everyone! The name is Olivia. I don't make soap, but I love handmade soaps and learning about the creation process. I found this forum simply by googling for handmaking bath and body products since I make perfume. I'm glad to have found SMF and look forward to meeting everyone and learning...