[soapcraft] Re: Ross's Soap
- From: Louise Shing <louiseshing@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:53:36 +1300
Liz
What is the book that you have about Essential oils?
Louise
on 21/3/10 11:28 AM, Liz Brook at liz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> 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!
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> 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.
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> 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 <mailto:galahad@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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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
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>> The soap was natural, uncoloured soap swirled through soap with titanium
>> dioxide. It is definitely the titanium dioxide which gave the crackled look
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>> 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.
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>> 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
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>> I also have concerns about the shape. Some love it and some find it
>> awkward. Some changes required here I think
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>> 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.
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>> Thanks for your feedback, Liz. I really love Lothario
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>> 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!
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>> 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.
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>> Well done!
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>> Ross¹s Creation Lothario
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>> 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.
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>> 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.
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>> 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.
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>> Summary
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>> 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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