Guest guest Posted March 14, 2000 Report Share Posted March 14, 2000 Hi ! a is our resident expert on them but I know a thing or two. I add a small pinch to my lye water just after I add the lye. Be sure to stir it into the water just to make sure it's well blended. Then, by the time your lye water reaches temperature, the silk will have incorporated into the mixture. Someone once told me to roll it into a ball (pea sized) before adding it to the water. However, I found that it didn't mix well with the water then. Maybe it was just me. I dunno. I just grab a pinch now. It does produce nice bubbles and a great feeling soap. I'm starting to use it all the time now. a got me hooked when she sent me soap that had it in there. HTH! ~ ..:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:. A Garden of Soap: http://www.GardenofSoap.com A Place for Tulips: http://Tulips.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2000 Report Share Posted March 14, 2000 Hi ! a is our resident expert on them but I know a thing or two. I add a small pinch to my lye water just after I add the lye. Be sure to stir it into the water just to make sure it's well blended. Then, by the time your lye water reaches temperature, the silk will have incorporated into the mixture. Someone once told me to roll it into a ball (pea sized) before adding it to the water. However, I found that it didn't mix well with the water then. Maybe it was just me. I dunno. I just grab a pinch now. It does produce nice bubbles and a great feeling soap. I'm starting to use it all the time now. a got me hooked when she sent me soap that had it in there. HTH! ~ ..:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:. A Garden of Soap: http://www.GardenofSoap.com A Place for Tulips: http://Tulips.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2000 Report Share Posted March 14, 2000 Oh! You think an ounce is a lot. I just got 8 oz. WOW! It had to go into two bags! *L* ~ ..:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:. A Garden of Soap: http://www.GardenofSoap.com A Place for Tulips: http://Tulips.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2000 Report Share Posted March 14, 2000 I appreciate that tidbit of info. I've never ordered from Rainbow Meadows, but have only heard great reports about her products & customer service. Thanks, Howie LYE'N AROUND SOAP'N in Tenn. /Garden of Soap wrote: > > > > You can get the silk fibers over at Rainbow Meadow. They're reasonably > priced and last a long time. > > BTW, I heard (from reliable sources) that Rainbow Meadow has the nicest, > cleanest silk. Apparently that means that there is other sources but that > RM is the preferred vendor. FYI. > > ~ > .:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:. > A Garden of Soap: http://www.GardenofSoap.com > A Place for Tulips: http://Tulips.tripod.com > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > GET A NEXTCARD VISA, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as 2.9% > Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. Apply NOW! > http://click./1/936/0/_/533249/_/953076621/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Check out our homepage at http://www.angelfire.com/mi/Soapmaking101/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2000 Report Share Posted March 14, 2000 I appreciate that tidbit of info. I've never ordered from Rainbow Meadows, but have only heard great reports about her products & customer service. Thanks, Howie LYE'N AROUND SOAP'N in Tenn. /Garden of Soap wrote: > > > > You can get the silk fibers over at Rainbow Meadow. They're reasonably > priced and last a long time. > > BTW, I heard (from reliable sources) that Rainbow Meadow has the nicest, > cleanest silk. Apparently that means that there is other sources but that > RM is the preferred vendor. FYI. > > ~ > .:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:. > A Garden of Soap: http://www.GardenofSoap.com > A Place for Tulips: http://Tulips.tripod.com > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > GET A NEXTCARD VISA, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as 2.9% > Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. Apply NOW! > http://click./1/936/0/_/533249/_/953076621/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Check out our homepage at http://www.angelfire.com/mi/Soapmaking101/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2000 Report Share Posted March 14, 2000 I appreciate that tidbit of info. I've never ordered from Rainbow Meadows, but have only heard great reports about her products & customer service. Thanks, Howie LYE'N AROUND SOAP'N in Tenn. /Garden of Soap wrote: > > > > You can get the silk fibers over at Rainbow Meadow. They're reasonably > priced and last a long time. > > BTW, I heard (from reliable sources) that Rainbow Meadow has the nicest, > cleanest silk. Apparently that means that there is other sources but that > RM is the preferred vendor. FYI. > > ~ > .:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:. > A Garden of Soap: http://www.GardenofSoap.com > A Place for Tulips: http://Tulips.tripod.com > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > GET A NEXTCARD VISA, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as 2.9% > Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. Apply NOW! > http://click./1/936/0/_/533249/_/953076621/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Check out our homepage at http://www.angelfire.com/mi/Soapmaking101/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2000 Report Share Posted March 14, 2000 In talking about the silk in soap -- there was a gal on another list who pointed out that some folks are allergic to silk (her son was, I think). So it would be best to list it clearly as an ingredient or name it accordingly... M > > > Boy-oh-boy, ...I can't wait to hear how your soap comes out. I've > been wanting to try the stuff myself. said just add a pinch to > the lye/water--my kind of simple! LOL! I hear it's suppose to make the > soap very n-i-c-e. I need to buy some basic oils first, but if it's not > too expensive I may HAVE to get some, too. LOL! So, where did you buy > it? > Howie > LYE'N AROUND SOAP'N > in Tenn. > > alex wrote: > > > > > > > > OK everyone, I got sucked into the silk fiber band wagon! I bought an ounce > > and WOW! it sure seems like alot. Anyway, I was surprised to see what the > > silk looked like, I am not sure what I expected, but it wasn't what I have! > > The silk *looks* exactly like doll hair, and it kind of makes me feel, well, > > unsettled. I am not sure if I want to keep them or not. Has anyone used > > them, is this what they are supposed to look like and how much do I use? > > >From everything I've read the results should be fantastic! Thanks for all > > your help. alex > > www.ethereal-being.com > > updated site featuring > > handcrafted soaps, herbal infusions and gourds....... > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > DON'T HATE YOUR RATE! > > Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as > > 0.0% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. > > Apply NOW! > > http://click./1/2120/0/_/533249/_/953069379/ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > Check out our homepage at http://www.angelfire.com/mi/Soapmaking101/index.html > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > MAXIMIZE YOUR CARD, MINIMIZE YOUR RATE! > Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as > 0.0% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. > Apply NOW! > http://click./1/2122/0/_/533249/_/953074275/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Check out our homepage at http://www.angelfire.com/mi/Soapmaking101/index.html > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2000 Report Share Posted March 14, 2000 In talking about the silk in soap -- there was a gal on another list who pointed out that some folks are allergic to silk (her son was, I think). So it would be best to list it clearly as an ingredient or name it accordingly... M > > > Boy-oh-boy, ...I can't wait to hear how your soap comes out. I've > been wanting to try the stuff myself. said just add a pinch to > the lye/water--my kind of simple! LOL! I hear it's suppose to make the > soap very n-i-c-e. I need to buy some basic oils first, but if it's not > too expensive I may HAVE to get some, too. LOL! So, where did you buy > it? > Howie > LYE'N AROUND SOAP'N > in Tenn. > > alex wrote: > > > > > > > > OK everyone, I got sucked into the silk fiber band wagon! I bought an ounce > > and WOW! it sure seems like alot. Anyway, I was surprised to see what the > > silk looked like, I am not sure what I expected, but it wasn't what I have! > > The silk *looks* exactly like doll hair, and it kind of makes me feel, well, > > unsettled. I am not sure if I want to keep them or not. Has anyone used > > them, is this what they are supposed to look like and how much do I use? > > >From everything I've read the results should be fantastic! Thanks for all > > your help. alex > > www.ethereal-being.com > > updated site featuring > > handcrafted soaps, herbal infusions and gourds....... > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > DON'T HATE YOUR RATE! > > Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as > > 0.0% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. > > Apply NOW! > > http://click./1/2120/0/_/533249/_/953069379/ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > Check out our homepage at http://www.angelfire.com/mi/Soapmaking101/index.html > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > MAXIMIZE YOUR CARD, MINIMIZE YOUR RATE! > Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as > 0.0% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. > Apply NOW! > http://click./1/2122/0/_/533249/_/953074275/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Check out our homepage at http://www.angelfire.com/mi/Soapmaking101/index.html > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2000 Report Share Posted March 14, 2000 You can get the silk fibers over at Rainbow Meadow. They're reasonably priced and last a long time. BTW, I heard (from reliable sources) that Rainbow Meadow has the nicest, cleanest silk. Apparently that means that there is other sources but that RM is the preferred vendor. FYI. ~ ..:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:. A Garden of Soap: http://www.GardenofSoap.com A Place for Tulips: http://Tulips.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2000 Report Share Posted March 14, 2000 You can get the silk fibers over at Rainbow Meadow. They're reasonably priced and last a long time. BTW, I heard (from reliable sources) that Rainbow Meadow has the nicest, cleanest silk. Apparently that means that there is other sources but that RM is the preferred vendor. FYI. ~ ..:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:. A Garden of Soap: http://www.GardenofSoap.com A Place for Tulips: http://Tulips.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2000 Report Share Posted March 15, 2000 Thanks , I appreciate the warning and I will clearly list it on my labels. Howie LYE'N AROUND SOAP'N in Tenn. knmoreland wrote: > > > > In talking about the silk in soap -- there was a gal on another list who > pointed > out that some folks are allergic to silk (her son was, I think). So it > would be > best to list it clearly as an ingredient or name it accordingly... > M > > > > > > > Boy-oh-boy, ...I can't wait to hear how your soap comes out. I've > > been wanting to try the stuff myself. said just add a pinch to > > the lye/water--my kind of simple! LOL! I hear it's suppose to make the > > soap very n-i-c-e. I need to buy some basic oils first, but if it's not > > too expensive I may HAVE to get some, too. LOL! So, where did you buy > > it? > > Howie > > LYE'N AROUND SOAP'N > > in Tenn. > > > > alex wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > OK everyone, I got sucked into the silk fiber band wagon! I bought an > ounce > > > and WOW! it sure seems like alot. Anyway, I was surprised to see what > the > > > silk looked like, I am not sure what I expected, but it wasn't what I > have! > > > The silk *looks* exactly like doll hair, and it kind of makes me feel, > well, > > > unsettled. I am not sure if I want to keep them or not. Has anyone > used > > > them, is this what they are supposed to look like and how much do I use? > > > >From everything I've read the results should be fantastic! Thanks for > all > > > your help. alex > > > www.ethereal-being.com > > > updated site featuring > > > handcrafted soaps, herbal infusions and gourds....... > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > DON'T HATE YOUR RATE! > > > Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as > > > 0.0% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. > > > Apply NOW! > > > http://click./1/2120/0/_/533249/_/953069379/ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > > > Check out our homepage at > http://www.angelfire.com/mi/Soapmaking101/index.html > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > MAXIMIZE YOUR CARD, MINIMIZE YOUR RATE! > > Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as > > 0.0% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. > > Apply NOW! > > http://click./1/2122/0/_/533249/_/953074275/ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > Check out our homepage at > http://www.angelfire.com/mi/Soapmaking101/index.html > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > GET A NEXTCARD VISA, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as 0.0% > Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. Apply NOW! > http://click./1/937/0/_/533249/_/953083836/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Check out our homepage at http://www.angelfire.com/mi/Soapmaking101/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2000 Report Share Posted March 15, 2000 Thanks , I appreciate the warning and I will clearly list it on my labels. Howie LYE'N AROUND SOAP'N in Tenn. knmoreland wrote: > > > > In talking about the silk in soap -- there was a gal on another list who > pointed > out that some folks are allergic to silk (her son was, I think). So it > would be > best to list it clearly as an ingredient or name it accordingly... > M > > > > > > > Boy-oh-boy, ...I can't wait to hear how your soap comes out. I've > > been wanting to try the stuff myself. said just add a pinch to > > the lye/water--my kind of simple! LOL! I hear it's suppose to make the > > soap very n-i-c-e. I need to buy some basic oils first, but if it's not > > too expensive I may HAVE to get some, too. LOL! So, where did you buy > > it? > > Howie > > LYE'N AROUND SOAP'N > > in Tenn. > > > > alex wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > OK everyone, I got sucked into the silk fiber band wagon! I bought an > ounce > > > and WOW! it sure seems like alot. Anyway, I was surprised to see what > the > > > silk looked like, I am not sure what I expected, but it wasn't what I > have! > > > The silk *looks* exactly like doll hair, and it kind of makes me feel, > well, > > > unsettled. I am not sure if I want to keep them or not. Has anyone > used > > > them, is this what they are supposed to look like and how much do I use? > > > >From everything I've read the results should be fantastic! Thanks for > all > > > your help. alex > > > www.ethereal-being.com > > > updated site featuring > > > handcrafted soaps, herbal infusions and gourds....... > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > DON'T HATE YOUR RATE! > > > Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as > > > 0.0% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. > > > Apply NOW! > > > http://click./1/2120/0/_/533249/_/953069379/ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > > > Check out our homepage at > http://www.angelfire.com/mi/Soapmaking101/index.html > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > MAXIMIZE YOUR CARD, MINIMIZE YOUR RATE! > > Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as > > 0.0% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. > > Apply NOW! > > http://click./1/2122/0/_/533249/_/953074275/ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > Check out our homepage at > http://www.angelfire.com/mi/Soapmaking101/index.html > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > GET A NEXTCARD VISA, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as 0.0% > Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. Apply NOW! > http://click./1/937/0/_/533249/_/953083836/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Check out our homepage at http://www.angelfire.com/mi/Soapmaking101/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2000 Report Share Posted March 15, 2000 Thanks , I appreciate the warning and I will clearly list it on my labels. Howie LYE'N AROUND SOAP'N in Tenn. knmoreland wrote: > > > > In talking about the silk in soap -- there was a gal on another list who > pointed > out that some folks are allergic to silk (her son was, I think). So it > would be > best to list it clearly as an ingredient or name it accordingly... > M > > > > > > > Boy-oh-boy, ...I can't wait to hear how your soap comes out. I've > > been wanting to try the stuff myself. said just add a pinch to > > the lye/water--my kind of simple! LOL! I hear it's suppose to make the > > soap very n-i-c-e. I need to buy some basic oils first, but if it's not > > too expensive I may HAVE to get some, too. LOL! So, where did you buy > > it? > > Howie > > LYE'N AROUND SOAP'N > > in Tenn. > > > > alex wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > OK everyone, I got sucked into the silk fiber band wagon! I bought an > ounce > > > and WOW! it sure seems like alot. Anyway, I was surprised to see what > the > > > silk looked like, I am not sure what I expected, but it wasn't what I > have! > > > The silk *looks* exactly like doll hair, and it kind of makes me feel, > well, > > > unsettled. I am not sure if I want to keep them or not. Has anyone > used > > > them, is this what they are supposed to look like and how much do I use? > > > >From everything I've read the results should be fantastic! Thanks for > all > > > your help. alex > > > www.ethereal-being.com > > > updated site featuring > > > handcrafted soaps, herbal infusions and gourds....... > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > DON'T HATE YOUR RATE! > > > Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as > > > 0.0% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. > > > Apply NOW! > > > http://click./1/2120/0/_/533249/_/953069379/ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > > > Check out our homepage at > http://www.angelfire.com/mi/Soapmaking101/index.html > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > MAXIMIZE YOUR CARD, MINIMIZE YOUR RATE! > > Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as > > 0.0% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. > > Apply NOW! > > http://click./1/2122/0/_/533249/_/953074275/ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > Check out our homepage at > http://www.angelfire.com/mi/Soapmaking101/index.html > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > GET A NEXTCARD VISA, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as 0.0% > Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. Apply NOW! > http://click./1/937/0/_/533249/_/953083836/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Check out our homepage at http://www.angelfire.com/mi/Soapmaking101/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2000 Report Share Posted March 15, 2000 <<Hope this helps, a Silver Creek Soap Co.>> a - WOW - thanks for the great info. I will definitely heed your instructions as I incorporate silk into my first batch of soap tomorrow. Honestly, excellent info - thanks for taking the time to post. And, note to , good suggestion. I have typically used 'natural' low allergen ingredients and this is unchartered water for me, so I will definitely label accordingly! Great info on this list, you gotta love it!! alex www.ethereal-being.com updated site featuring handcrafted soaps, herbal infusions and gourds....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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