[soapcraft] Re: Ross's Soap
- From: Gina Roberts <soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:37:29 -0700 (PDT)
Any chance of a photo of the crackled soap up lifted to Facebook?
Gina Roberts
Soapcraft
www.soapcraft.co.nz
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From: Ross Spencer <galahad@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sun, 21 March, 2010 4:16:24 PM
Subject: [soapcraft] Re: Ross's Soap
Thanks Mandy
Sweet Pea doesn’t appeal to everyone J
Another example of the crackled effect of using titanium dioxide.
I have an unscented bar in the works as a deluxe unscented.
Ross
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[mailto:soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mandy Coleman
Sent: Sunday, 21 March 2010 4:10 p.m.
To: soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [soapcraft] Re: Ross's Soap
Kia ora ross
Heres my feedback on your soap
My initial impression was the smell was overwhelming..overwhelming
in some good way..it had a very familiar soapy smell, which was attractive but
also less attractive because of the danger of replicating commercial soap or
something…the box I like although it did get a bit squashed on the trip and the
patterns well, they are a bit too girly for me, feminine or something..
The label, unfortunately I had to put my glasses on to read it so
have only just had the pleasure-I have ‘vetchling’.i like the wild hybrid font
and I am sorry to be so ignorant but the symbolism is way over my head.
I like the email address on there-it’s the way of the world now
isnt it…well it gets your product further really as if they have the label then
they always can get hold of you cos of the address.
Pre shower experience- yeah I quite liked looking at the soap, easy
on the eye and a bit of colour and transtional colour, one side looked really
interesting, a textured effect and yet it was very smooth, how did you do this?
The edges were a little uneven/soft which to me detracted from the
professionalism of the soap.
I quite like the size of the soap and the shape, longer than normal
size bars which I quite like –the difference that is. Soap felt smooth and soft
Shower experience-lather was nice and it felt delightfully smooth,
nice hard bar, not too sure if I am sold on the scent really but that’s just
me..it certainly is an experience..u must use heaps of Eos or FOs or both ,
like how much?i think when u sell soap or anything, its important to offer a
variety eg some not fragranced, some medium and some strong, that’s why I
ask..and that’s also just me who is into the creative process so much that I
just don’t want to stop experimenting so I haveta justify it somehow.
I do overall find it a fascinating bar of soap and may have more
feedback after my next experience with it. In fact its sucha lovely laid back
Sunday afternoon, I think I might just run myself an outside bath and go have
another experience of that soap or some of the others too cos its so great to
be able to do this. Thanks everyone, its been and still is so good
Arohanui
Mandy Coleman
Mokihinui Mansions
36-56 Lewis Street
Mokihinui
RD1 Westport
037821837
0273075881
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From:soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Ross Spencer
Sent: Sunday, 21 March 2010 11:38 a.m.
To: soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [soapcraft] Re: Ross's Soap
OK, thanks
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[mailto:soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Liz Brook
Sent: Sunday, 21 March 2010 11:28 a.m.
To: soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [soapcraft] Re: Ross's Soap
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
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>From:Ross Spencer
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>To:soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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>Sent:Sunday, March 21,
>2010 10:58 AM
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>Subject:[soapcraft] Re:
>Ross's Soap
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>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 didn’t
>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
>“menu” 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
>
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>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!
>Ross’s
>Creation – Lothario
>Initial
>Visual Impression
>>Beautiful box – but it didn’t 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. I’m 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 don’t 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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