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Author: Tes

Soap Making Oils – 10 of the Best Oils to Use in Soap Making

Posted on 01-2810-19 by Tes

Soap Making Oils – 10 of the Best Oils to Use in Soap Making Soap making oils have different molecular compositions and it’s these compositions that create unique properties for each type of soap that is created.

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Craft Fairs and Festival

Posted on 01-1103-28 by Tes

Craft Fairs and Festivals I’ve done many craft fairs and festivals over the years, and can tell you that selling your soap is fairly easy. You just have to  have good pricing and of course it’s even better if there is little to no competition. Over the years I have learned some things when attending…

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Witch Hazel Oil Uses

Posted on 01-0811-13 by Tes

Witch Hazel Oil Uses Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a shrub that is native to North America, but it is now grown in Europe and Asia as well. This shrub can get up to 20 feet tall and produced lovely flowers that are yellow to red in color.  The bark and leaves are used to…

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How to Pick a Business Name

Posted on 01-0808-20 by Tes

How to pick a business Name When choosing a name for your business, take the time to really think about it.  Throw some names out to your friends and family or ask their advise. Ask your customers, your barber or hairdresser.  My hairdresser named my business.  We tossed a few names around that I had…

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Soap Making Problems – troubleshooting soap making

Posted on 01-0705-19 by Tes

Soap making Problems Lye Heavy Soap – adding too much lye to your recipe will leave you with a bar that can irritate the skin and should not be sold. Lye heavy soap will feel dry and can be crumbly. Checking your soaps ph will let you know for sure if it is heavy in…

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Neem Oil – how to use it

Posted on 12-2911-10 by Tes

Neem Oil Uses Tips on how to use Neem oil As a rule of thumb when using Neem Oil on your skin your dilution should be between 2 and 5 %. Some of the recipes below are more than 5%…..just keep an eye out for skin irritation

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Craft Fairs and Festivals – what do I need?

Posted on 12-2908-28 by Tes

I have a couple Craft Fair to do lists – the first one is for what I need to do the weeks leading up to an events.  Not all craft fairs and festivals are the same so the lists can vary a bit.

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Baby Soap Recipe – Cold Process

Posted on 12-1401-17 by Tes

Baby Soap Recipe – a mild gentle soap for your baby When it comes to bathing your baby using a soap that is pure and free of chemicals is important to most parents.  This recipe is formulated with a baby’s sensitive skin in mind. Using soap recipe #2 below you will fill a 3-pound mold…

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Hot Process Soap Making Instructions

Posted on 12-0102-04 by Tes

Hot Process Soap Making Instructions When making soap the Hot Process way you are adding external heat after the oils and lye solution have been mixed and come to trace.

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Properties of Soap Making Oils

Posted on 11-2406-05 by Tes

Properties of Soap Making Oils Soap Making oils have their own characteristics the differences are in the lather, hardness and properties of the oils.  It is important in soap making to get the right combination of oils in order to produce a great bar of soap.

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    Hi yes I do notice a difference on my skin.  I used to get excema really bad and now I…

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