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In the September Q&A, Melanie wrote: As an aside, I heard that an easy way to dissolve SCI chips is to soak them in the water overnight. I tried this and it worked well. Would you see any problem with doing this? I can’t seem to ever get it to dissolve, without grinding it, even...
In the September Q&A post, Melanie asked, I am trying to make a shampoo using glycol distearate and am having no luck. I do as you suggest, and melt this separately but when I add it to the other ingredients the final product ends up gritty. I have tried adding it all at once, and have...
I’ve mentioned before that I’m a little attention deficit at times and get easily distracted by shiny things, and as much as I love having the freedom to research, fall down rabbit holes for days, and make whatever I want and share it with you, I find I work better on a schedule. To that...
As I mentioned the other day, I am so excited that my muscle spasms are at a point where I can offer classes again! I have missed spending time with people who love this craft as much as I do, and can’t way to get started! My first class at Voyageur Soap & Candle is...
In the October Q&A, Kristina asked, Happy October! I have an easy question this month, yay! My question is: have you used the Siligel yet, if so, what do you think? Lotioncrafter has been sold out for a while now. Lorraine shared, I have used Siligel, I like it better than xanthan gum, but my fave is...