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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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 Posted - Dec 21 2010 : 9:12:53 PM
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Hi Farmgirls, I am really getting into soap making and would love to know where you get your essential oils and other soap making supplies. I have made hand milled soap before but I really want to start making it from scarch. any ideas?
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
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karla
True Blue Farmgirl
1308 Posts
karla
Pella
Iowa
USA
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Posted - Dec 22 2010 : 1:55:06 PM
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I will go diggin for my info later this evening! I have gotten some of the oils from Columbus Foods, I believe.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
http://rua2j-grammysheirlooms.blogspot.com/ |
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KarenP
True Blue Farmgirl
666 Posts
Karen
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
USA
666 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 2:23:33 PM
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Hannah,
I do hot process, but I would do a first batch as cold process first.
I have a bulk food store about 20 miles from me and they have a lot of what I use Olive Oil, Coconut oil for basics.
I had my local hardware store order me a case of Lye (talk about worried I'm making meth -wow)
My oils I either order or get thru the local health food store.
I don't scent as heavy as most people do.
Karen
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2010 : 5:51:36 PM
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Thank you Karen!! I have looked online at alot of bulk stores and have found what I need but shipping in bulk can be expensive. sigh. I didn't know you could get lye at hardware stores!?! I will check that out. :)
Thank you so much!
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
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OneHippieChick
True Blue Farmgirl
195 Posts
Susan
Huntsville
AL
USA
195 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2010 : 12:34:18 AM
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I've used Camden-Grey Essential Oils and Florida Soap Supplies and have had excellent service with both!
Susan ~ Farmgirl Sister #1978
Fiber artist, spins, knits, crochets, sews, weaves, quilts, soap maker, as well as various beauty products and some natural cosmetics
Working on getting my Etsy website and blog up and running - stay tuned!
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herbquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
891 Posts
Kristine
Bonney Lake
Wa
USA
891 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2010 : 02:09:39 AM
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I get the olive oil from cash & carry, the other oils and essential oils from Liberty Naturals in Oregon. I have purchased from them for years and found their products great.
Good luck with your soap adventures.
Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many, Herbalist, Master Energy Intuitive
http://herbalmommasda.blogspot.com/
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2010 : 09:30:29 AM
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Thank you girls! I will check all of this out!
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
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SherBear
True Blue Farmgirl
77 Posts
Sherri
Mukwonago
Wi
USA
77 Posts |
Posted - Dec 30 2010 : 5:46:25 PM
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| I'm making my first venture into soap making (like I'm looking at recipes and haven't bought any supplies yet...) I have an older cookbook that has some soap recipes in it but all of them call for 2 tbsp of 'caustic soda' Even the name scares me, and it says in the intro not to get it on your hands and not to handle the newly made soaps too soon. And I'm going to put it in soap to use on me and my family? Umm...No. Anyone have any info about what this is and what I could substitute with? Some of the soaps sound yummy, but I don't think I'll be buying any caustic soda anytime soon. |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Dec 30 2010 : 7:03:24 PM
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Hi Sherri, Caustic soda is just another name for lye. :)
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
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SherBear
True Blue Farmgirl
77 Posts
Sherri
Mukwonago
Wi
USA
77 Posts |
Posted - Dec 30 2010 : 9:17:52 PM
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Ahhh ok :) It just sounded so... nasty in the description. ;)
Thanks!
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