by kkcogle 25 Apr 2010

I'm giving my machine a break...and no digitizing for me these days! I need to concentrate on soap. My Farmers Markets will be opening up in a few weeks...and I won't be called the "soap lady"...if I don't have soap! So, here's what's going on in my life these days. I make 3 batches a day (about 10 lbs total or right around 50 bars) and will continue with my "soaping marathon" until I'm satisfied that I have enough! I have added a "SMILEBOX" slideshow...with additional pictures. Look below for the link and click on it to view!

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by manami 01 May 2010

These are great! I also use soaps instead shower gel, would love to learn how to make them! Great job!

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kkcogle by kkcogle 01 May 2010

Thanks! You really need to give it a try...it's fun, just be prepared to spend some money, though...oils, both base and fragrance oils, are VERY expensive. Lye is also getting hard to find. Thank goodness, I have a lady who delivers 100 lbs to me...at my door!

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by 10tje 01 May 2010

Great job!!*

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kkcogle by kkcogle 01 May 2010

thank you!

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by raels011 01 May 2010

great My daughter makes soap in South Australia

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kkcogle by kkcogle 01 May 2010

does she sell, too? or just make for her family/friends? you are lucky to have someone who can make it for you!

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by twee 01 May 2010

Where are you located. I stopped at a craft fair on the way home and they had some lovely soap. I bought a bar of coffee soap. I'm excited to try it.
Yours looks lovely.

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kkcogle by kkcogle 01 May 2010

I'm in Michigan. I make a coffee soap as well...scent it lemon, and make it a round bar. This is my "Kitchen Soap". Do you know why we put coffee in soap? It actually neutralizes kitchen odors, My kitchen soap is one of my BIG sellers!

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by lflanders 27 Apr 2010

I am impressed! Good luck! You are definately multi-talented!

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kkcogle by kkcogle 27 Apr 2010

thanks...I have fun with what I do!

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by ygarrone 27 Apr 2010

The soaps look great - hope you do well at the Markets.

Yvonne

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kkcogle by kkcogle 27 Apr 2010

thanks! I'm looking forward to a good season!

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by dlonnahawkins 26 Apr 2010

OK - I am impressed - that's a lot of soap.

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kkcogle by kkcogle 27 Apr 2010

thanks...but if you saw ALL that I had...ha ha!

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by gayle950 26 Apr 2010

have a great time at the markets. The soap looks great.

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kkcogle by kkcogle 27 Apr 2010

thanks!

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by borduurmiep 26 Apr 2010

veel sukses toe gewenst en de zeep (soap) lijkt heerlijk.

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kkcogle by kkcogle 27 Apr 2010

thank you

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by dilceia 26 Apr 2010

Much success for you!

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kkcogle by kkcogle 27 Apr 2010

thanks!!

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by joanne8125 26 Apr 2010

Loved the slideshow and your soaps look and sound like they smell yummy

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kkcogle by kkcogle 27 Apr 2010

I do wish you COULD smell them...they smell up my whole house!

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by stickmuster 26 Apr 2010

GREAT Work!!! I love lavander soap ****

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kkcogle by kkcogle 27 Apr 2010

yep, lavender is a favorite for many!

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by pasister 26 Apr 2010

OK, so I'd like some of your Lavendar and Lilac, where can we order?

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kkcogle by kkcogle 27 Apr 2010

someday, maybe I'll have a website!

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by mysew1325 26 Apr 2010

your soaps are the best.. keep us informed..

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kkcogle by kkcogle 27 Apr 2010

thanks...glad you liked them! ;)

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by oaro 26 Apr 2010

this is great I would love to do this

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kkcogle by kkcogle 27 Apr 2010

Making soap is fun, but expensive! There is a learning curve and danger zone....but it's still tons of fun!

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by marthie 26 Apr 2010

Amazing. I still can work the Smilebox. Just the best for your show

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kkcogle by kkcogle 27 Apr 2010

Thanks, Marthie...wish that Smilebox would work for you!

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by mariahail 26 Apr 2010

Oh this is so cool!!!!! I love the lavender soap.

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kkcogle by kkcogle 27 Apr 2010

another lavender fan! ;)

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by shirlener88 26 Apr 2010

Kim, I am so impressed - it would be heaven to have one of each. Hehehe! Good luck dear on your sales - please let us know how you did, too. Keep on working soap lady.

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kkcogle by kkcogle 27 Apr 2010

Thanks, Shirlene! Still have LOTS more to make, that's for sure!!

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by suzettebritz 26 Apr 2010

Looks divine! I still use soap and not shower gel in the bath. All the smells...ihm...better than cooking for me!

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kkcogle by kkcogle 27 Apr 2010

believe it or not, I still will use some shower gel myself! (don't tell anyone...) but I would HATE for you to know how many bars of soap have been in my shower at one time.....yikes!!!!

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by kkcogle 25 Apr 2010

here's the link to the slideshow...

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noah by noah 25 Apr 2010

wow talk about soap what do you charge a bar??Here there 3to 5 dollars ,that looks like something i would love to do :):)carolyn

clawton by clawton 26 Apr 2010

Nice. I'm sure you will sell a lot! They are packaged very attractively.

kkcogle by kkcogle 27 Apr 2010

thank you!

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