momma Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Hi everyone. Im new to the forum, trying to find out where to start to get my 8 posts in :smiley2:. I enjoy making soaps and bath and body products. Bath and body is my favorite. I did some candling but it wasnt for me. I really look forward to learning new things here. Right now im researching different body butter recipes and im going to eventually take a wack at it. Any suggestions are welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrochet Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Welcome momma:wave: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billie Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Hi Momma!! Welcome to the forum. There is a lot of helpful people here with a wealth of knowledge. There are many good recipes here too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverSoyed Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momma Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 thankyou everyone !!! I searched the recipes and now im having a overload breakdown.. soo many recipes. Im not sure which body butter recipe to even start with. From searches it says that shea butter can make alot of body butters grainy, from your personal experiences is this true? The lipbalm recipe i use is smooth and it has shea butter in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rae Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Welcome to the board, Momma! You can learn a lot here, especially if you are willing to put the time in to researching. We have all gone through the brain melt downs with so much to read. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momma Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 thanks soo much. I have already found alot of stuff just by the search on this site. Now i just have to organize my thoughts.. and get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindanelson Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Welcome Momma. Have fun...there is a lot of info here. Don't ever be afraid to ask questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrochet Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Put this in your notes: Shea Butter --Heat to 170 and hold for 15 minutes to keep crystals from forming. I do the same with cocoa butter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momma Posted September 6, 2009 Author Share Posted September 6, 2009 thankyou... i kept reading about how shea always ends up grainy.. and im trying to get all my research in so my first time isnt completely awful making body butter. thanks soo much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrochet Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 One thing I learned from making candles and b&b is things usually don't come out as envisioned. Sometimes not so good, but sometimes something wonderful and unexpected happens. And its good to make mistakes (sometimes ) you learn and you grow. Welcome to our addiction! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquiO Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Welcome to the forum!This whipped body butter recipe from MMS worked well for me: http://www.thesage.com/recipes/recipes.php?.State=Display&id=177I subbed the aloe butter with shea. The shea didn't make it grainy. I think you just need to make sure its thoroughly melted before whipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwjacks Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustic Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrettyWings Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Hi Momma,I'm new too! Good luck...I am interested in learning about making body butters too. I just love them and would like to make my own! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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