Batch #2 is done and cut and now drying. The mold worked great, but I need a better liner as the one I used left rather noticeable wrinkles in the edges. I must have calculated wrong on the physical dimensions of the batch, since instead of making 15 bars (3.5×2.25×1″) I have 12 (3.5×1.75×1″) plus some extras from the ends. The bars are about 3-3.5oz each, though, so it’s not a loss. I’ll have to reconfigure the recipe (aka write a new one) next time. The smell is really nice, though. Feminine, soft and delicate, not too floral or too fruity. For sending out test soaps I need to decide if I’m going to send out the entire bar or if I’ll cut them down further. They last a really long time, and cutting down would mean more testers. Hmm…
I’ve picked a name for my “company”. Whole Mountain Soaps. I’m working on a logo design, I have paper to wrap, and then it’ll be off to the post office to send these babies out.
I hope I’m not fooling myself into thinking that this could work…
February 5th, 2008 at 4:35 pm
Sounds like you are real busy and you have agreat project/business started. Good luck in your venture.
February 5th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
*throws a dish towel at K*
Stop selling yourself short! You never know how something will turn out unless it a go.
I like Whole Mountain Soaps. It just sounds you.
I would cut test samples at least in half unless you want to know how long a bar will last.