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Post by Masquerade on Jan 23, 2010 8:37:57 GMT
Right, brief update!
Sites are down again as I am reworking my ranges for 2010 - I've also come to the rather gritty conclusion that I cannot push myself nearly as hard as I was doing if I want to stay healthy, so I am not doing that killer pace anymore.
I will be cutting back on how much soap I make and how often I introduce new stuff, and I will be introducing more bath stuff - hoping for bubble bars, bombs and so on. I have a new, awesome sewing machine and I will be introducing stuff like muslin cloths, and also doing some hand embroidery on real Irish linen (I found a great wholesale deal on this, and the quality is fantastic). I love embroidery but always hated those stupid chickens and ducks with bows that are usual kitchen fare on tea towels and pillowcases, so if you want black roses, ivy, and Egyptian symbol stuff I'll probably be up for that soon!
During the holidays I may find myself calling for assistance in wrapping and labelling of soaps and other stuff - I will naturally reimburse whomever would be willing to help with this as I've two craft fairs in December already booked. More on that round September time.
Again, if you want something which isn't listed on the site, just ask and I can put it together for you. Custom orders are always a go.
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Post by Blue Tigers Eyes on Feb 11, 2010 20:21:19 GMT
Hi Masquerade,
Will you have some of your shaving soap for sale in the near future?
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Post by Masquerade on Feb 14, 2010 8:20:09 GMT
I actually have ONE small soap left from a previous batch, it's not on the site because it's underweight, but if you'd like it, send me a PM,
I will indeed be making more of the Hapi Shaving Soap as the feedback I've received is very good. I would have made some this weekend but I am out of two primary ingredients - and I don't have the funds yet to get either of them. But I will definitely be making more!
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Post by Masquerade on Feb 24, 2010 20:01:27 GMT
Muslin cloths are in - actually, thanks to my sewing machine, I'm making these and adding them to my site.
Muslin cloths are great for cleaning your face, removing makeup and exfoliating. You don't need to do a tonne of care for these; just wash with soap after use, hang over a radiator to dry, and then wash after a week with your towels - don't dry them but allow them to dry naturally so they keep their scrubby feel. If however you find them TOO scrubby you can dry them occassionally. I use mine when I do my Oil as Soap cleansing method, which I'll highlight soon; I also have every intention of creating this as a new line.
Bubble bars; I think I've cracked these finally! There were a few ingredients which were frustrating the *&*&)*($£_)( out of me but tonight, after much consulation with fellow stymied soapers, I managed to create a formulation that worked, with masses of bubbles! These will also be making their appearance soon.
Lotion/massage bars; I really wish I had the cash to get my SAs for these, but right now I don't. HOWEVER, if you want some for personal use I am happy to make them. They seem to go down well and I actually find them rather enjoyable to make. Drop a PM and I'll sort it out.
After a visit to Vermillion, I heard from a wee birdy that there were those who pined after my "Blood Rose" soap - well, I actually have about three bars of this still left in my storage boxes! These aren't for sale on my site - but they're the same fragrance as the Queen of Flowers range; just soap with so much Australian red clay in them, they actually seem to bleed! Very gawth.
I have more soap planned out (shaving soap, black magic in a fragrance I can stand - the last one gave me migraines - and a few more for the lads) but I'm looking for people who are maybe keen to sell on a bit if they have businesses themselves; if you attend regular fairs or go to festivals, drop a PM and I'll see what I can do.
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Post by Masquerade on Mar 15, 2010 10:40:04 GMT
Quick update before I have to dash out:
More shaving soap is in! I've changed the fragrance very slightly to dragonsblood/patchouli for the spring and summer season - it's not a huge change, being just a bit "fresher" I think. Amber will be back for fall!
Minty-Cool; cucumber mint soap which I've made with organic pureed cucumber, great for toning the skin. Reports at the moment are that this smells almost edible so please don't eat the soap!
I have a new soap coming packed with poshness (silk strands, saffron, and the fragrance is brilliant); it's call SilkRoad and I'll be putting this onto the site soon.
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Post by PurpleAbsinthe on Mar 15, 2010 12:46:26 GMT
I promise nothing on whether I eat the mint soap or not ;D Im going to try remember to take it over to Mums on Tuesday as I know she loves original source mint stuff but was very annoyed when she looked at the ingredients!
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Post by vermillion303 on Apr 14, 2010 17:10:36 GMT
I gave my Mum your Two Earths soap for Mother's Day and she luuurves it! My sister likes the smell of it so much I think she may become a customer too! I am currently using the one with the local Wiltshire honey and herbs, and it's lovely and soothing.
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