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In this post, Newbie equipment, Chinny asked: What are the cup-like things in the second picture? I guess they are heat proof? They are! These are tri-corner beakers from Lotioncrafter*. I love them! They are great for heat or just mixing or looking awesome on my workshop bench. I have quite a few sizes –...
In this post, Recipes from the conference: Rosehip & calendula moisturizer, rahaf mohammed asked: How can I make the final texture of the cream of the body to be soft and silk and have no greasy effect I use emulsifying wax with Stearic Acid and oils. I make it but the final result of the...
I’m working my way through the comments. I think I’m up to September 1st – woo! – so please bear with me as it takes quite some time to answer what you’ve asked in a thoughtful way. As you can see, one question can lead to a post, and I find myself re-visiting old posts...
Since we’re all still jonesing for the Dish forum, and since you can’t see all the comments that are made in a nice chronologically ordered page like I can, I thought I’d share some of the comments I’ve seen this week or direct you to posts with interesting and lively conversations! Join in and share...