Kia ora ross Yeah lots of great ideas..where shall we start?! has anyone used frangipani or watermelon fragrance oils-just trying to identify the cause of the dreaded you know what clumping seizing super rapid trace etc..also I was reading soap naturally and it said that if u use more than 10% I think castor oil u have to cure your bars for 6 months. I have made a couple of small lots of shampoo bars with a high proportion of castor..groan.waiting 6 months seems unachievable!any info., thoughts? 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: Monday, 18 January 2010 9:28 p.m. To: soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [soapcraft] Some Ideas Hi all Some ideas on how we can make this forum more active and benefit as a group: Swaps Basic soap swap Circular swap Themed soap swap Open swap (open to any body product such as lip balms, body creams, cream soap, shampoo, etc as long as made by you) Fragrance oil swap Essential oil swap Travelling supplies box Colour swap Group Projects Body cream project Cream soap project Soap with an infusion Soap with an inclusion Themed soap creation and swap Create a perfume oil Swirling project Soap with soap inclusion project Group Purchase (buy in bulk and split to reduce cost) Base oils Fragrance Oils Flavour oils Colours Essential oils Ross Spencer 24 Ocean View Place Rakaia Huts RD3 Leeston Check out my books on Goodreads: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1591615?utm_source=email_widget";>ht tp://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1591615</a> No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.432 / Virus Database: 270.14.147/2628 - Release Date: 01/17/10 07:35:00