Soap by the loaf - cured by Christmas!

[LuminousMom]

If anyone wants me to make them a whole or half batch of soap, here's the details. The soap is vegan, and only tested on the human variety of animal.  

The batches are 7lbs, but I would be happy to sell you a half batch as I can keep the rest for the shop. A full batch is 24 bars at 4.5oz each.

7lbs = 112 oz, my regular retail value is $1 an ounce (so at shows I charge $112.00 per batch)

Cost to you for a full batch would be $58.00, half batch would be $36.00. 7lb batches can be split into two scents, but would be $62.00 instead.

Because its a custom order, you have the luxury of choosing your fragrance or essential oil. You can read the list of FO's here: http://www.brambleberry.com/Alphabetical-C162.aspxand tell me which one you want, OR... tell me what essential oil you want and I will order it from my essential oil supplier. If they dont have what you want, and you have a fragrance you are looking for specifically, ask! I can find it.

I need to be paid in advance (to cover costs) and I can set up a custom listing for you via ETSY or EBAY where you can pay with Paypal or any credit/debit card.

 

All handmade soap needs to cure for 4-6 weeks, so you will get the loaf freshly made, sliced and trimmed, and then you will need to cure it on a shelf (top of fridge works great) for those 4-6 weeks. Just in time to give as gifts for Christmas.. you can even lie and say you made it, I wont be mad ;)

Its a great deal if you are a fan of handmade soap. You're getting it for 50%+ off what it would be in my shop. A normal 4.5 oz bar costs $4.50 plus $1.50 shipping.. what you would pay $6.00 for, you are getting for $2.41 per bar.

Orders would need to be placed and paid by 9/25, so I can start buying supplies, making the batches, and getting them ready to ship. Shipping would be 10.35 for a flat rate box.

 

You would get your soap within plenty of time to let it cure for the 4-6 weeks and give it as gifts come this holiday season!

Some suggested scents/combos:

~*~ Lemon poppyseed muffin (Lemon essential oil [skin cleansing and refreshing] and real poppyseeds for mild exfoliation)

~*~ Sugared grapefruit (best seller at craft show, bright light grapefruit essential oil)

~*~ Morning cup (coffee bean essential oil and real coffee grounds, takes bad smells off hands like garlic or fish)

~*~ Man Hands/Green Thumb (coffee grounds, apricot meal, corn meal, poppy seeds, charcoal, and pumice with citrus essential oils to cut through grease, ground in dirt and grime)

~*~ Lavender Tea Tree Oil (pure essential oils, very cleansing, great for acne)

~*~ Creamsicle (orange essential oil, goats milk soap, vanilla fragrance oil)

Fun options: any soap can be made with goats milk or coconut milk. I can make beer soap as well, which is GREAT for gifts for men, they love it! I can add dried herbs, tea leaves, exfoliants, colors, micas (for shimmer), sparkles.. pretty much anything you want into any soap. Just ask.

 

 

So to break it down:

 

Whole loaf, one scent, any additives you wish: 58.00 + 10.35 shipping.

 

Whole loaf, two scents, any additives you wish: 62.00 + 10.35 shipping.

 

Half loaf, one scent, any additives you wish: 36.00 +10.35 shipping.

 

If you are interested, let me know and I will set up a custom listing for you on either Ebay or Etsy.

 

Soap ingredients:

Water (or coconut milk, goats milk, beer), Sodium Hydroxide, Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Shea butter, Soybean oil, and Castor Oil.

 

read my soaping Q+A here: http://luminousboutique.com/FAQ.aspx

 

PS, I can make a batch of Castile for you- but it wont cure in time for the holidays. I give my castile a minimum of 4 month cure because it is only olive oil and to get a hard bar it needs more drying time. I have some which has been curing since June that will be listed on 11/01 if you are interested! It is my personal favorite soap.

 

Any other Q's? Just ask!!