[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Tips wanted for working with apothecary ingredients, please

[Nella Foster]

I recommend weighing the ingredients with a good digital scale.  The scales need to be able to weigh to a 10th of an ounce. 
I make soap and that is how I measure all of the ingredients.  I also use the scales when I make body butters or body scrubs.  I use the scales  at the end to measure the weight of the  finished product to make sure I have a consistent amount for selling. 

I believe I got my kitchen scales at the independence market. 

Nella Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 28, 2022, at 7:11 PM, Ericka via NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> That sounds like a crew really cool adventure!!! All I can think of is to go by weight rather than trying to feel if you’re pouring something into a container like filling bomb or the finished product into its container to sell. I do that instead of wondering whether I have enough liquid laundry detergent.
> 
> Ericka Nelson
> NFB Wi member, Crafts, Nature, books, writing, and helping others makes me happy.  Go make others happy!
> 
>> On Sep 28, 2022, at 7:03 PM, Courtney F. Smith via NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi, Sharon!
>> 
>> How exciting that you're getting into lotions and other items. Two
>> suggestions would Once they are cold, you can then add drops by turning the
>> bottle on it's side and letting the oil drop onto your finger & then fall
>> into your mixture. The second suggestion would be to purchase small
>> pipettes, which are like tiny medicine droppers, from sites such as Amazon,
>> Brambleberry or Bulk Apothecary. 
>> 
>> I hope this helps & good luck in your new craft!
>> 
>> Courtney
>> 
>> 
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