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3 oz vanilla sandalwood soap homemade writing made with shea and natural ingredients

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Soap not Soup! LOL.

Ok, now i will answer that i am awake lol.

there are many ways to add color to soap (and other skin care products). this can include natural colorants (e.g. beet powder), FD&C dyes, and micas …just to name a few. these colorants come in a variety of forms (e.g. liquid, gel, powder, wax chips, etc.).
the colors [of the soap examples below] were achieved by blending (in various combinations) the three primary colors (in transparent and opaque oxide) along with black and white opaque oxide. the colorant used (by drops) is a concentrated gel (manufactured by tkb trading), which is triple the concentration of the regular colors.
(colors react differently to clear and opaque bases …you can't achieve a deep dark color with a white opaque base. but you can create an opaque dark color by adding dark opaque oxide coloring to a clear base …you can darken most colors by adding black oxide.)

Making soap to give to your friends for the holidays? Learn how to wrap and store soap from our melting and molding soap expert in this free video clip.

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On this page, I explain simple soap making safety instructions for each and every soap maker. Understand these simple soap safety procedures to avoid a crafting disaster.
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These mesh sponges are about 3 1/2″ diameter & are perfect for using with your homemade soap to create LOTS of lather! Excellent for using with your shaving soaps as well.

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I'm making this recipe

2 cups glycerin soap base, melted in a double boiler
2 tbsp shea butter, melted separately
Several drops of your favorite essential oil (optional)

and I was wondering, do I need to get unrefined shea butter or can I use a shea butter lotion I have????

Thanks!

I would use the unrefined shea butter, the shea butter lotion has other ingredients that are not takin into consideration in the recipie. I relatively positive that it is asking for unrefined shea butter.

www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com - great prices on natual butters also carries soap molds, melt and pour bases, scents, and colorants.

Want to freshen up your loofah? Learn how to make loofah scrubby soaps from our melting and molding soap expert in this free video clip.

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Learn all about soybean oil soap including where to buy it and how to make it yourself. Is there a better alternative to vegetable shortening for skin care? The answer is absolutely yes!
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Armani Code Men is the ultimate code of seduction. Alcohol free, long lasting fragrance oils are safe for use on skin. Use them to custom blend bath and body products. Burn them in aroma oil burners, reed diffusers, room sprays, body mist, to scent candles, in homemade soaps, for crafts, to

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Have full dishwasher of dishes and not a drop of dishwashing soap….Any suggestions of what around the house i can use would be appreciated!!!! Thanks!!!

Use 2 cups vinegar and half cup baking soda.:)