[soapcraft] Re: Essential Oil Book
- From: Louise Shing <louiseshing@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:28:16 +1300
A mammoth book that I have read only a miniscule amount of when studying
aromatherapy years ago.
Thanks
Louise
on 21/3/10 10:25 PM, Liz Brook at liz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Louise - it is called "The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy" by Salvatore
> Battaglia - it is a huge tome, but I love just reading a little at a time,
> then digest, then read more.
>
> Liz
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>> ----- Original Message -----
>>
>> From: Louise Shing <mailto:louiseshing@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>
>> To: soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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>> Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 9:53 PM
>>
>> Subject: [soapcraft] Re: Ross's Soap
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>>
>> Liz
>>
>> What is the book that you have about Essential oils?
>>
>>
>> Louise
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>> on 21/3/10 11:28 AM, Liz Brook at liz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
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>>
>>> Ross, Thanks for the info re the titanium dioxide - I'm excited to try
>>> something I haven't done before. I have some titanium dioxide, but have
>>> never used it!
>>>
>>> Thanks too, for the info on the fos - I'm really tempted. But, I've still
>>> so much to learn about eos, and have an excellent book - so it might have
>>> to wait for now.
>>>
>>> I wouldn't be in a hurry to change your packaging - it is really lovely and
>>> I imagine would really appeal to women buyers.
>>>
>>> What I used to do at markets and do at retail outlets, and it is very
>>> effective, cos although you can see my soap, you can't smell the scent - is
>>> to provide a sample size - in my case half the size of full size. Type up
>>> a little label with the name of the soap and scent - ensure it is covered
>>> with clear sticky wrap (that clear contact stuff), - back and front cut it
>>> out (I used little labels, Avery 65's) and then use a pin to push through
>>> the label into the soap. They look tidy and professional. The public can
>>> pick them up and look, feel and smell to their delight. Every 6 months or
>>> so as the scent fades (probably less often with fos) I replace the samples.
>>> The retailer is happy and the customer is more likely to purchase. I
>>> wouldn't worry about a soap menu, as it is the visual thing that is needed
>>> - I think.
>>>
>>> I would give this a go before doing away with your boxes.
>>>
>>> Liz
>>>
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>
>>>> From: Ross Spencer <mailto:galahad@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>>
>>>> To: soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>
>>>> Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 10:58 AM
>>>>
>>>> Subject: [soapcraft] Re: Ross's Soap
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thanks, Liz
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> The soap was natural, uncoloured soap swirled through soap with titanium
>>>> dioxide. It is definitely the titanium dioxide which gave the crackled
>>>> look
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Generally about scent I usually create the fragrance blend to the
>>>> concept/name rather than other way around and I think that makes a
>>>> difference. Plus the fragrance blend is usually fairly complex. The
>>>> thing about FOs is they are quite concentrated (the same with EOs) and
>>>> they smell very different when diluted which is why when blending you
>>>> should use a piece of blotter or tissue. I also test on my skin.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I really have to rethink the packaging. I have some at a co-op store the
>>>> comment was that people (and women in particular) would be more likely to
>>>> buy if they could see the soap and the colours. Shame it didn¹t travel
>>>> well. I might have to go towards your beautiful packaging but I love my
>>>> boxes L any thoughts around this? I thought of doing a soap ³menu² for
>>>> the co-op store with pics
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I also have concerns about the shape. Some love it and some find it
>>>> awkward. Some changes required here I think
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I am really aware of the label issue. I have made some changes but still
>>>> not happy. I really want all of the info on there.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for your feedback, Liz. I really love Lothario
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Ross
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>>
>>>> From: soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> [mailto:soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Liz Brook
>>>> Sent: Sunday, 21 March 2010 8:57 a.m.
>>>> To: Soapcraft
>>>> Subject: [soapcraft] Ross's Soap
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Ross, if it is not a secret, can you tell me how you achieved the crazed
>>>> look - I just love it. Did you use titanium dioxide for this? It is
>>>> consistent and not - very beautiful, different and stunning. I want to
>>>> try!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Also, I think your soap has put a whole different light on fragrant oil
>>>> soaps for me. I have not found one that I have liked yet. I think with
>>>> the right combinations a good fo scent can be enjoyable. Although I
>>>> didn't like the scent at first, in the shower it is really attractive (if
>>>> you can call a scent attractive)! It lingers on my skin, which I usually
>>>> don't like - I may experiment. I feel you have a lot of experience with
>>>> blending and it shows.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Well done!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Ross¹s Creation Lothario
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Initial Visual Impression
>>>> Beautiful box but it didn¹t travel well and was squashed. Loved the
>>>> name. The font on the label is sooooooo tiny that even with my glasses I
>>>> struggled to read the description under the name. Which is a touch I
>>>> really liked very descriptive. The scent was very, very strong and
>>>> overpowering.
>>>>
>>>> Packaging
>>>> Beautiful. I¹m not a fan of boxes, as I like to have some idea of what is
>>>> inside, but I loved the box, very femine and attractive.
>>>>
>>>> Soap - Non shower experience
>>>> Oh wow, what a beautiful look and feel. Creamy colour with a same colour
>>>> sort of swirl and the outside feel and look is crazed, like old china
>>>> (which I love). Interesting shape not sure if I liked it or not, but
>>>> really like the fact that it is different.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Soap - in the shower
>>>> Interesting to hold perhaps for me a little shorter. Fantastic lather.
>>>> A nice hard bar. The scent is much more alluring in the shower. I
>>>> actually liked it high praise from me. I generally do not like fragrant
>>>> oil scents. I guess because of this I don¹t use soap with fo. The scent
>>>> lingers and is less in your face in the shower and out.
>>>>
>>>> Summary
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Up the font size on the label, because I think the recipient of the soap
>>>> is missing out if they need reading glasses like me! Beautiful
>>>> packaging, I find names hard to come up with, and I liked this name it
>>>> matched the soap. Really liked the look of the soap, interesting and as a
>>>> soapmaker want to know how you accomplished the look. I would definitely
>>>> buy, but not if in a box.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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