It will soon be aprils fools day!Saturday, March 20, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Crafty Tip of the Day | Stefanie W. Callahan | Craft Techniques | HandmadeNews.org
Crafty Tip of the Day Stefanie W. Callahan Craft Techniques HandmadeNews.org: "Turn a plain, everyday glass jar candle into something special, and all you need to do it is a fine-point marker! If you have any plain glass jar candles laying around that could use a little personality, consider using a permanent, fine-point marker to personalize them. Write some inspirational words, family message, or even just designs on any glass candle and add your own touch. Your friends will being asking about them, and you will be proud to say that it was, at least in part, your very own creation!"
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
tropical body butter
8 oz Deodorized Cocoa Butte
5 oz Refined Shea Butter
2.5 oz Coconut Oil, 76 degree
.5 oz Tapioca Pure (helps give a silky smooth, not greasy after feel)
a few drops of Tocopherol T-50, or vitamin E (this is an antioxidant, retarding rancidity in your oils/butters, NOT a preservative!)
Preservative (Liquapar, Optiphen, etc)
Fragrance oil or Essential oil to scent
Directions:
Melt your butters slowly with gentle heat in a bowl, then add in the coconut oil and tocopherol (or vitamin E). Allow to cool for about 30 mins until it is starting to thicken up again.
As your butter/oil mixture continues to cool and thicken, use a stick blender to whip air and lighten the texture. Gently sprinkle in a tiny portion of the Tapioca Pure, similar to how you would add small portions of flour to a cake battter mixture. This will prevent any lumping.
Next, add your preservative and any fragrance or essential oils. Spoon your mousse like concoction into jars and seal with lids. This whipped body butter will become firmer as it sets up at room temperature.
5 oz Refined Shea Butter
2.5 oz Coconut Oil, 76 degree
.5 oz Tapioca Pure (helps give a silky smooth, not greasy after feel)
a few drops of Tocopherol T-50, or vitamin E (this is an antioxidant, retarding rancidity in your oils/butters, NOT a preservative!)
Preservative (Liquapar, Optiphen, etc)
Fragrance oil or Essential oil to scent
Directions:
Melt your butters slowly with gentle heat in a bowl, then add in the coconut oil and tocopherol (or vitamin E). Allow to cool for about 30 mins until it is starting to thicken up again.
As your butter/oil mixture continues to cool and thicken, use a stick blender to whip air and lighten the texture. Gently sprinkle in a tiny portion of the Tapioca Pure, similar to how you would add small portions of flour to a cake battter mixture. This will prevent any lumping.
Next, add your preservative and any fragrance or essential oils. Spoon your mousse like concoction into jars and seal with lids. This whipped body butter will become firmer as it sets up at room temperature.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
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