How big a batch do you make for a first time product?

When I have taken any classes in cold process soap, shampoo or lotions, the classes the handout always is in a large batch.  Since I have limited space I always like recipes in small batches.  And to tell you the truth, I am mathematically challenged so I wish some one could give me some simple tips on how to do that.  But in a recent post from Point of Interest, they have recently wrote on How big a batch do you make for a first time product? In this posting gives the authors suggestions on what she does but also calls out for any suggestions from her readers.  I will have to revisiting this posting for possible suggestions that may help me out.

Meadowfoam Seed Oil

Have you ever heard of Meadow Foam Seed Oil?  Maybe you have but you are wondering what is all about and how do you use it in your body products.  In a recent post from Point of Interest called Meadow Seed Oil talks about that very subject.  SO take a moment and look at this informational and interesting post,

A few thoughts for the day on homemade deodorant with baking soda...

Do you use homemade deodorant?  Or want to learn more about it?  In a recent post from Point of Interest has as very interesting and informative post on the subject.  It is titled A Few Thoughts for the Day on Homemade Deodorant with Baking Soda. I putting out the call to my readers who might have a deodorant recipe they like and would possibly share.

Holday Sharing Expo with Transition Palo Alto

Holiday Sharing Expo - Sunday, December 8, at Common Ground in Palo Alto (559 College Avenue).We'll be sharing winter skills, holiday, garden, crafts, and other goods, and more at our NEW TIME, 1-3pm. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us! For more information about Transition Palo Alto check out their site - http://transitionpaloalto.org/.

French Curl Swirl Soap

Brambleberry recently came out with some new swirl tools.  On the Soap Queen site they posted a Frog Foot and Butterfly tutorials using these new tools.  You thought those were great recipes, here is another great advanced recipe called the French Curl Swirl. To me it looks like a peacock swirl with a twist. But it is also looks like the fancy paper marbling technique demonstrated by Martha Stewart I saw on her show many years ago.   So check this recipe out and if you like it then check out the Frog Foot and Butterfly.