A Plug for Natural Laundry Soap

"It is not just gasoline hitting record highs. Even though gas has hit $4.00 per gallon, LAUNDRY DETERGENT has just hit a record high of $17.00 per gallon? Why? Most people believe the myth that detergents are natural soaps. They are far from it. Detergents are petrochemicals derived from crude oil. AND they are packaged in plastic bottles which are made from petrochemicals. Who ends up having to pay for these massive spikes in raw materials costs? WE DO of course. You don't expect them to cut their profit margins do you?" From Mercola.com

Laundry Soap kit special $25.00 - Makes 30 bars. Designed to get 2-3 loads per bar. I cut that in half and get 5-6 loads per bar with my front loader.

Remember to call the new number 204-0343 for questions and orders.

List of Scheduled Classes

Summer/Fall 2008 Class Schedule

Broome Community College, Front St., Binghamton (607)778-5012
Natural Soapmaking - Beginner
Saturday, June 28
Session 1 – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Natural Soapmaking - Beginner
Saturday, September 20
Session 1 – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Advanced Soapmaking
Saturday, October 18
Session 1 – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Master Soapmaking Techniques
Saturday, November 8
Session 1 – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Cortland OCMBOCES, Center for New Careers, (607)758-1111

Advanced Soapmaking
Saturday, July 19

Session 1 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Natural Soapmaking - Beginner
Saturday, September 27

Session 1 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Advanced Soapmaking
Saturday, December 6
Session 1 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Norwich DCMOBOCES, Chenango Campus, (607)335-1210
Natural Soapmaking - Beginner
Saturday, October 4
Session 1 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Advanced Soapmaking
Saturday, November 1
Session 1 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Master Soapmaking Techniques
Saturday, November 22
Session 1 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Sidney DCMOBOCES, Robert W. Harrold Campus (607)865-2552
Natural Soapmaking - Beginner
Saturday, October 25
Session 1 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Advanced Soapmaking
Saturday, November 15
Session 1 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

ALL CLASSES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN MY HOME IN CHENANGO FORKS ON MOST SUNDAY AFTERNOONS – 1:00–4:00 PM. CALL (607) 204-0343 TO SCHEDULE AND GET DIRECTIONS.

Angelicglow has Moved!

It's official. Please note that effective Thursday, 6/26/08, our address is changed to 25 Brookside Lane, Chenango Forks, NY 13746. The new phone number is 607-204-0343. If you need directions for order pickups, it is just a hop, skip and a jump from the previous location. Let me know. I'll be holding classes in the new location periodically. Check back for details.

Cortland BOCES Advanced Soapmaking Class

McAvoy Center has agreed to run an Advanced Soapmaking class Saturday, July 19, 2008 from 9-12 am. Great time to stock up since the next schedule Cortland classes aren't until December 6 just in time for the Holiday season crunch. The beginner will be 12/6 in the morning and the advanced will be 1-4. Hope to see you!

Broome Community College Beginner Class Helpers Needed

Yes, I'll teach the class but will need an assistant. Looking for volunteers, June 28th, from 8:30 am until 1:30 pm at the BCC campus for a beginner class of about 6 students. Nothing strenuous but I'll just be lecturing due to the right arm break. This is a great time of year to make pet soap or gardener's bar, bridal shower or wedding gifts and have a day of fun, too.

Looking for Helpers

Well, the time is here for the big move. Anyone out there willing to help an injured right hand soapmaker set up her soap room? Since I can't write very well and my left arm and hand is so taxed out from overuse, any assistance in labeling, organizing and setting up for future order filling and classes would be welcomed. Remember as a bribe, I'll be weeding out lots of scents, herbs, etc. so the rewards will be angelic.

Central New York Soapmakers Group

The 8th Annual CNYSoapmakers Gathering

Date: July 26, 2008Time: 10 am till

Place: Rochester, NY - Hostess: Kirstie WongCost: $10.00

Activities: Demos, Gathering Swap, Yankee swap, Garage sale, Raffle drawing

Check out the folks donating doorprizes and goodie bag fillers!http://www.cnysoapmakers.org/

I can carpool (3) plus me comfortably, if anyone would like a ride.

Hot Weather Soapmaking

Kitchens without airconditioning will affect your soapmaking technique somewhat. Beside the obvious that you'll have to put your lye/water pot in an ice bath to reach your temps, and the oil will take longer to cool, trace may come more slowly. Plan to make your soap in the late evening (or if you ever can't sleep at 3 a.m.). With the heat also comes the humidity which will slow the cure time (water evaporation) so a dehumidified room is recommended. This is especially important if you have a detailed plastic mold since the design will hold the soap when removing.

OK - Maybe I'll Survive

I actually made a split batch of raspberry and double mint with one arm. There are ways to improvise on the tough part of pouring. Of course, the house chores are much more difficult to handle and I'll have to slack off for a little bit. The herbs gardens are doing well aren't they? Remember to dry your herbs well so they won't mold when adding to your soap at trace.