The oils gradually eat through the plastic. From: soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mandy Coleman Sent: Sunday, 21 March 2010 6:58 p.m. To: soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [soapcraft] Re: Request from a Newbie Kia ora So plastic is no good because.? Arohanui Mandy Coleman Mokihinui Mansions 36-56 Lewis Street Mokihinui RD1 Westport 037821837 0273075881 _____ From: soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ross Spencer Sent: Sunday, 21 March 2010 6:53 p.m. To: soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [soapcraft] Re: Request from a Newbie Just make sure you don't use plastic From: soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Robert & Heather Manusauloa Sent: Sunday, 21 March 2010 6:47 p.m. To: soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [soapcraft] Re: Request from a Newbie Mandy have you ever received a small measuring container from your Pharmacist for measuring medicine? One of those would do the trick. I was wondering if anyone has tried shrink wrapping their soap? Can you use ordinary cellophane or is there a special plastic you need to get? Where is the best place to source this? Any ideas? Thanks Heather J From: soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mandy Coleman Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 6:34 PM To: soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [soapcraft] Re: Request from a Newbie Kia ora Hmmm a measuring cylinder, so where do you get one of these from? Arohanui Mandy Coleman Mokihinui Mansions 36-56 Lewis Street Mokihinui RD1 Westport 037821837 0273075881 _____ From: soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ross Spencer Sent: Sunday, 21 March 2010 5:22 p.m. To: soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [soapcraft] Re: Request from a Newbie Not sure. I use a measuring cylinder. I think a teaspoon is 5ml so that would be about right From: soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mandy Coleman Sent: Sunday, 21 March 2010 5:19 p.m. To: soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [soapcraft] Re: Request from a Newbie Kia ora So how many teaspoons or tablespoons is 30ml, 6 teaspoons? Arohanui Mandy Coleman Mokihinui Mansions 36-56 Lewis Street Mokihinui RD1 Westport 037821837 0273075881 _____ From: soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ross Spencer Sent: Sunday, 21 March 2010 5:13 p.m. To: soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [soapcraft] Re: Request from a Newbie Congratulations. You will be hooked now! I highly recommend reading through the threads on The Dish for ideas on recipe options I use 30mls of fragrance per 1000g of soap Ross From: soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of gobyrne Sent: Sunday, 21 March 2010 5:06 p.m. To: soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [soapcraft] Request from a Newbie Hi all Well I've done it !! I couldn't wait any longer so this weekend made my first batch of soap!!! I had been doing a lot of reading and had kept putting off getting on with it. I used the recipe that was demonstrated at a recent workshop that I attended in New Plymouth - 600 gm tallow (I used a block of Kremelta and made up to the 600 gm with lard) 150 ml olive oil, 500ml water and 150 gm caustic soda. Raw ingredients are hard to come by in NP. Anyway, I was pleasantly surprised with the finished product - it is nice and white and has cut well - I used a potato peeler to trim the sharp edges. I should have used a smaller mold as the soap is not as deep as I had planned - never mind. It is now going to be a long 4 weeks. Question - what would be a good recipe to try next? I have "Soap Naturally" out of the library but would be interested to hear suggestions. I would like to try adding some essential oil next time although the amount recommended for the above recipe was 50mls which would work out quite expensive. Any suggestions/recommendations greatly appreciated. Thanks Pam No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.791 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2756 - Release Date: 03/21/10 08:33:00 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.437 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2758 - Release Date: 03/19/10 22:07:00 No virus found in this incoming message. 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