Dual layer sunglasses case

I love having two pairs of glasses in one case – although my reading glasses will be joining me in craft group for now on because I can’t thread a needle any more!!! – but you could carry an iPod or other important device in the other side. (Oh there’s a surprise, I’ve made a...

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Adding slip to conditioners with oils or butters

An easy way to add slip or lubricity to your conditioners is through the use of oils and butters. We’re actually spoiled for choice here as there are so many we could include that are hair friendly. Ideally, you’ll choose something that won’t go rancid in a short period of time (or something you’ll use...

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Craft group: Sunglasses cases

It’s summer – oh, boy is it ever summer around here with a “once in a lifetime” heat wave – so you’ll need a case to store your sunglasses! So here is pattern for making your own sunglasses case (pdf). And here’s a PDF of the instructions. If you’ve sewn before, you might want to...

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Cationic quaternary compounds: Incroquat CR

As I’ve been writing these posts on conditioner, I realize I’ve left out Incroquat CR as a great option for making very basic conditioners without oils and silicones. Incroquat CR is a cationic quaternary compound, like BTMS and cetab, but it won’t emulsify much on its own. (The manufacturers claim it is an emulsifying system,...

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Liquid Germall Plus in spray formulations

Mich asked the following question in a comment:I do have a question: I have seen that Liquid Germall Plus should NOT be used in products that are to be aerosolized. Link from Lotioncrafters on Liquid Germall Plus. Do you think that would include using it in ANY type of spray formula, or just something you’re...

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