Guest guest Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Space is at a premium for me here too, and I use stackable wire baking racks--I put them on top of the fridge and that works well for me. HTH, Serra On 2/16/07, nanseew1964 <Nanseew wrote: > > > Morning all! I am very new to this soap making addiction, and I live > in a very small house. I'm looking for any clever ideas on curing and > storing soaps. I'm starting with small (20-24 bars) batches, but I > want to have enough on hand for my first craft show in May. Does > everyone dedicate a whole room with shelving to this type of thing??? > My hubby is pretty handy with wood, but I'm concerned about the > fragrances from the soaps leeching into the wood from different > batches, and changing the scents of what is curing later. Thanks in > advance for any ideas! Nancy -- What's LyeslingersBestBuys and why should you care? Just ask me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 I'm looking for any clever ideas on curing and storing soaps. [Dave:] I work at a grocery store, and I’ve learned that these businesses are constantly throwing away racks and displays of various kinds. I have picked up a couple of wire racks that originally held small items that are ideal for curing soap. You might drive around back of a few stores and see if they have any old racks sitting out there. If they do, introduce yourself to the manager and tell him what you want the rack for. You might have to try several places, but I’ll bet you can get a dandy rack for free. -- Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.17.39/687 - Release 2/14/2007 4:17 PM -- Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.18.1/690 - Release 2/16/2007 2:25 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 > > On 2/16/07, nanseew1964 <Nanseew wrote: > > > > > > Morning all! I am very new to this soap making addiction, and I live > > in a very small house. I'm looking for any clever ideas on curing and > > storing soaps. I'm starting with small (20-24 bars) batches, but I > > want to have enough on hand for my first craft show in May. Does > > everyone dedicate a whole room with shelving to this type of thing??? > > My hubby is pretty handy with wood, but I'm concerned about the > > fragrances from the soaps leeching into the wood from different > > batches, and changing the scents of what is curing later. Thanks in > > advance for any ideas! Nancy Before I went " big time " with soap making, I utilized the space on top of my kitchen cabinets. Under-utilized, out of the way, takes up no floor space. Set your soaps on their ends inside soda flats, inside cheap dish tubs, or inside shoe boxes, which you can stack (depending upon the height of your soaps, of course) by alternating their direction. Or, cut up priority mailers (free from USPS) to line the shelves, and put the soaps right on them. Cover lightly with paper towels, to avoid the dust. HTH, Amy All-natural, handmade luxury soaps, and the ebook, _Making Soap In Your Own Kitchen_, a beginner's guide to soapmaking. www.soapcrone.com/ebook.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 > > I'm looking for any clever ideas on curing and > > storing soaps. [Dave:] Grocery and other stores often have small freestanding wire racks they are willing to give away. These start out as spiffy displays for some new product, and then the product is either discontinued or finds its way to an ordinary spot on the shelves. The custom-made display rack typically sits outside for a few weeks or months because it’s “too nice” to just throw away, and someone “might” be able to use it. Then, usually, it winds up in the dumpster. These racks can be perfect for curing soaps in an unused corner. I have a couple I got this way, and I’ve literally passed on dozens. -- Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.3/699 - Release 2/23/2007 1:26 PM -- Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.3/699 - Release 2/23/2007 1:26 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 When I was soaping in an apartment, I went to Lowe's (or whatever hardware store is in your area) and got 2 of the plastic shelving units that are about 5 " high. Sometimes they even come with slotted shelving. They are the kind 4 or 5 shelves, and then 1.5 " plastic tubing to separate the shelves. You put them together yourself. They fit perfectly into an unused closet under the stairs. I cut the tubing in half lengthwise so that there were 10 shelves in the same amount of space. Now the shelves are in the basement holding the things I canned over the summer. They're really sturdy, lightweight for easy moving, and convenient. Tina _The Essential Herbal Magazine_ (http://www.essentialherbal.com/) _Essential Herbal Blog_ (http://theessentialherbal.blogspot.com/) <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Hello all! A friend of mine asked me for some help-his wife is making a quilt and needs an answer to this question, This is what she has to say: I want it to be bright colors, lots of glitter and beads, simply silly, crazy and fun. Just a joy to behold, something to make you smile.The title of the quilt will be "ONE COUCH PLUS SIX KIDS EQUALS...".I want to put the answers to that equation in the borders and center of the quilt. I need help thinking of answers. Would you be willing to post an off topic question to your groups? Some answers I have received is "merry mischief", "hand me downs", "giggles". Answers can be one word, or a small phrase." I appreciate any ideas I can pass on to him. Thanks! CyndiA Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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