soycrazy Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Hubby came home with my soaping oils tonight and I couldn't believe how high olive oil went up. Where do you guys get your olive oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scent Cellar Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I completely changed to rice bran oil a couple years ago as the olive oil prices were getting crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainmadness Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 If you have them available, check your local bakery supplier. I can order Pomace olive oil really cheap. About half the price of Sam's Club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsyjen Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I get mine from Columbus Foods. It's about $2 per lb if you order a large enough quantity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildangel112 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I switched to rice bran oil also. The price of olive had just gotten ridiculous and then I found that the manager of one of our local grocery stores could order out rice bran for me by the case for $30. Rena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondk Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I also get my from Columbus. I only use mine for castille soap and then for baby shower favors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkangel Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Also look for restaurant supply stores. A lot of them have cash and carry sections to buy supplies in. Our local rss has pomice grade OO for $13 a gallon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Also look for restaurant supply stores. A lot of them have cash and carry sections to buy supplies in. Our local rss has pomice grade OO for $13 a gallon.Oh my goodness, thank you so much for this advise. I was just able to find a restaurant supply store in my area and I can get extra virgin OO for $12.27 per gallon!!!! :yay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tychels Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Yes, I was in Cash N Carry the other day and noticed that they had OO for pretty cheap. I was going to pick up a gallon but there were a few different kinds and I didn't know what to get. Is there a real difference between them other then some are lite and VOO? There were getting ready to close, so I didn't have time to examine them closely.. It didn't appear that they had coconut or rice bran. Which is a bummer, it would be nice to get it locally..Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kymber Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Our local resturant supply has the Olive Pomace for $16 a gallon. I should check out the other supply place and see what they have. This one only had the pomace....and no other good oils. I usually buy mine at Sam's.....I think right at $20 for 3 liters. I did buy the pomace one time but my soaps appeared darker using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLSoaps Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 I've been getting my Olive Oil at Costco. It's been just less than $23 for 5 liters. For shipping to me, Columbus Foods would be about the same, so I tend to pick it up at Costco, since my husband works next to it, and I can just tell him to one (or two or three!) on his way home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 I've been using Rice Bran Oil from www.riceland.com for years now. I only use olive in my Castile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLSoaps Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 I've been using Rice Bran Oil from www.riceland.com for years now. I only use olive in my Castile.Do you know if their "Rice Bran Oil" and their "Rice Bran Vegetable Oil" are the same thing? I'm guessing they probably are and the price difference is just for the packaging, but I'd want to make sure. I went through a gallon of RBO last month alone. If the Rice Bran "Vegetable Oil" is still 100% RBO, then I'd love to get 35lbs for $19! If it's not, even the 6 gallons is a great price at $35! Either one makes me happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 Do you know if their "Rice Bran Oil" and their "Rice Bran Vegetable Oil" are the same thing? I'm guessing they probably are and the price difference is just for the packaging, but I'd want to make sure. I went through a gallon of RBO last month alone. If the Rice Bran "Vegetable Oil" is still 100% RBO, then I'd love to get 35lbs for $19! If it's not, even the 6 gallons is a great price at $35! Either one makes me happy!I don't think they are the same. I use the 6 for $35; great oil. You would need to know the blend %'s for the RB veggie to calculate it correctly,e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall Blonde Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 I completely changed to rice bran oil a couple years ago as the olive oil prices were getting crazy.What percentage do you generally use RBO? I use pomace usually a minimum of 50%. Can RBO be used in the same way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 I use 40% typically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinInOR Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 I've used both of the RBOs from Riceland and can't tell the difference once it's in soap. There isn't too much of a difference in price since I'm pretty far from them - the shipping is more than the oil lol... But it isn't too much more expensive than when I could get it at Cash & Carry, maybe a cent per ounce more.I've never used olive, only RBO. (Well, my very first batch had olive) I'd look up the actual price diff for you but my 'puter's in the shop - I don't have access to all my data. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLSoaps Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 I'm looking at the RBO for lotions, so I can't use a blend, it has to be straight RBO. I'll ask someone at the company before I order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jes432 Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 I was lucky enough to find a great supplier for 100% RBO at this little Japanese market in our area. A gallon cost me $6 and there is no shipping to pay. I can't beat that. Of course I use a great deal of Olive so I still have to find that perfect source. I just get mine at Costco since I am there often enough as it is. Around $24 for 5 liters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall Blonde Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 I use 40% typically.So, do you use stearic to harden it up? What percentage do you use? What would a typical recipe be like? You've got my curiousity up now! I'm going to have to give this a try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 So, do you use stearic to harden it up? What percentage do you use? What would a typical recipe be like? You've got my curiousity up now! I'm going to have to give this a try!Here's the one that soaped like a dream for me last night:5% shea butter5% castor oil5% babassu10% coconut15% PKO10% palm10% avocado40% RBOI use that recipe a lot, and vary the avocado for other oils. I took a long time formulating it and use it often. It makes a very bubbly, conditioning bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 Thanks for sharing that recipe E - it looks wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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