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Court says thimerosal did not cause autism (AP) (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:55:29 PST) AP - The vaccine additive thimerosal is not to blame for autism, a special federal court ruled Friday in a long-running battle by parents convinced there is a connection.

U.S. court rules again against vaccine-autism claims (Reuters) (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:51:55 PST) Reuters - Vaccines that contain a mercury-based preservative called thimerosal cannot cause autism on their own, a special U.S. court ruled on Friday, dealing one more blow to parents seeking to blame vaccines for their children's illness.

US orders new warning of limited Plavix effectiveness (AFP) (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:46:05 PST) AFP - US health officials Friday ordered the makers of the Plavix anti-blood clotting agent to add a boxed warning to its packets saying the drug may be less effective in preventing heart attacks in people who cannot metabolize it properly.

Obesity, Drinking a Double Threat to the Liver (HealthDay) (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:03:47 PST) HealthDay - THURSDAY, March 11 (HealthDay News) -- Obesity plus daily drinking boosts the risk of liver disease in men and women, researchers report in two new studies.

Variable Blood Pressure a New Stroke Risk Factor? (HealthDay) (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:03:46 PST) HealthDay - THURSDAY, March 11 (HealthDay News) -- Challenging established medical wisdom about blood pressure and stroke, new British research suggests that extremely variable blood pressure, and not just high blood pressure, can greatly increase a person's risk of stroke.

Health Tip: Symptoms of Ketoacidosis (HealthDay) (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:03:45 PST) HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Ketoacidosis occurs when diabetic people develop dangerously high levels of ketones, which are produced when stored fat is burned for energy.

Health Tip: Having an Epidural (HealthDay) (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:03:44 PST) HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- An epidural is an injected anesthetic often used during labor and delivery to ease the pain of childbirth.

Papaya Could Be a Cancer Fighter (HealthDay) (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:03:43 PST) HealthDay - FRIDAY, March 10 (HealthDay News) -- An extract from dried papaya slows the growth of cancer cells in the laboratory, researchers report.

'Pill' Won't Shorten Your Life: Study (HealthDay) (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:03:42 PST) HealthDay - FRIDAY, March 12 (HealthDay News) -- Good news for women who have used birth control pills: A long-term study finds that those who took oral contraceptives at some point in their lives have a lower risk of death than women who never took the "Pill".

High-Impact Sports Might Not Harm Knee Replacements (HealthDay) (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:03:41 PST) HealthDay - FRIDAY, March 12 (HealthDay News) -- Patients who get a total knee replacement are usually advised to avoid high-impact sports to preserve their new body part. But a new study suggests sport participation is not only safe -- it may even help people gain better knee function.

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Onion Cream Treats New Stretch Marks (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Onion Cream Treats New Stretch Marks Category: Health News Created: 3/12/2010 11:23:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 3/12/2010 11:23:01 AM

Occasional High Blood Pressure Risky, Too? (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Occasional High Blood Pressure Risky, Too? Category: Health News Created: 3/12/2010 11:16:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 3/12/2010 11:16:29 AM

Retail Spices Recalled in Salmonella Scare (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Retail Spices Recalled in Salmonella Scare Category: Health News Created: 3/12/2010 11:08:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 3/12/2010 11:08:28 AM

Seeing an 'A' Raises Test Scores (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Seeing an 'A' Raises Test Scores Category: Health News Created: 3/12/2010 11:03:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 3/12/2010 11:03:26 AM

Health Tip: Risk Factors for Melanoma (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Health Tip: Risk Factors for Melanoma Category: Health News Created: 3/11/2010 10:10:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 3/12/2010

Health Tip: IBD May Contribute to Other Health Problems (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Health Tip: IBD May Contribute to Other Health Problems Category: Health News Created: 3/11/2010 10:10:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 3/12/2010

New Knee May Improve Balance (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: New Knee May Improve Balance Category: Health News Created: 3/11/2010 10:10:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 3/12/2010

Seaweed May Help Treat Lymphoma (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Seaweed May Help Treat Lymphoma Category: Health News Created: 3/11/2010 10:10:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 3/12/2010

Online Dating as Honest as Real Life (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Online Dating as Honest as Real Life Category: Health News Created: 3/11/2010 10:10:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 3/12/2010

Health Highlights: March 11, 2010 (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Health Highlights: March 11, 2010 Category: Health News Created: 3/11/2010 12:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/12/2010

Mind Reading Moves Closer to Reality (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Mind Reading Moves Closer to Reality Category: Health News Created: 3/11/2010 12:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/12/2010

Pre-Season Test Spots Baseball Pitchers at Risk of Injury (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Pre-Season Test Spots Baseball Pitchers at Risk of Injury Category: Health News Created: 3/11/2010 12:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/12/2010

Inhalant Abuse a Deadly Middle-School Concern (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Inhalant Abuse a Deadly Middle-School Concern Category: Health News Created: 3/11/2010 12:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/12/2010

Young Kids to Benefit From Broader Pneumococcal Vaccine (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Young Kids to Benefit From Broader Pneumococcal Vaccine Category: Health News Created: 3/11/2010 12:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/12/2010

Long-Term Use of Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Fractures (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Long-Term Use of Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Fractures Category: Health News Created: 3/11/2010 2:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/12/2010

Body's Response to Foods' Smell, Taste Could Be Diabetes Risk Factor (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Body's Response to Foods' Smell, Taste Could Be Diabetes Risk Factor Category: Health News Created: 3/11/2010 2:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/12/2010

Scientists Find Stem Cells in Hair That Can Become Skin (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Scientists Find Stem Cells in Hair That Can Become Skin Category: Health News Created: 3/11/2010 2:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/12/2010

Driving With Early Alzheimer's May Be Ill-Advised (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Driving With Early Alzheimer's May Be Ill-Advised Category: Health News Created: 3/11/2010 4:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/12/2010

Medicine's Future Could Lie in Each Patient's Genome (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Medicine's Future Could Lie in Each Patient's Genome Category: Health News Created: 3/11/2010 4:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/12/2010

Heat Therapy Helps Treat U.S. Soldiers' Infections (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Heat Therapy Helps Treat U.S. Soldiers' Infections Category: Health News Created: 3/11/2010 6:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/12/2010

Obesity, Drinking a Double Threat to the Liver (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Obesity, Drinking a Double Threat to the Liver Category: Health News Created: 3/11/2010 8:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/12/2010

Pill Kills Hard-to-Treat Head Lice (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Pill Kills Hard-to-Treat Head Lice Category: Health News Created: 3/11/2010 10:40:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 3/11/2010 10:40:47 AM

Cancer Deaths Down Since 'War on Cancer' (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Cancer Deaths Down Since 'War on Cancer' Category: Health News Created: 3/11/2010 10:26:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 3/11/2010 10:26:52 AM

Cardiac Catheterizations: Too Many Performed? (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Cardiac Catheterizations: Too Many Performed? Category: Health News Created: 3/11/2010 10:14:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 3/11/2010 10:14:51 AM

Salmonella Risk Prompts Wider Food Recall (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Salmonella Risk Prompts Wider Food Recall Category: Health News Created: 3/11/2010 10:09:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 3/11/2010 10:09:13 AM

Health Tip: What's Behind Childhood Obesity (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Health Tip: What's Behind Childhood Obesity Category: Health News Created: 3/10/2010 10:10:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 3/11/2010

Health Tip: Help Prevent Athlete's Foot (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Health Tip: Help Prevent Athlete's Foot Category: Health News Created: 3/10/2010 10:10:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 3/11/2010

Jump in Kids' Sports Injuries Due to Overuse (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Jump in Kids' Sports Injuries Due to Overuse Category: Health News Created: 3/10/2010 10:10:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 3/11/2010

Youth Baseball Injuries Becoming More Common (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Youth Baseball Injuries Becoming More Common Category: Health News Created: 3/10/2010 10:10:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 3/11/2010

Health Highlights: March 10, 2010 (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Health Highlights: March 10, 2010 Category: Health News Created: 3/10/2010 12:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/11/2010

High Natural Estrogen Might Raise Women's Stroke Risk (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: High Natural Estrogen Might Raise Women's Stroke Risk Category: Health News Created: 3/10/2010 12:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/11/2010

Vaccination, Prevention Is Beating Back Hepatitis (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Vaccination, Prevention Is Beating Back Hepatitis Category: Health News Created: 3/10/2010 12:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/11/2010

Alcoholics' Relapses Better Understood (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Alcoholics' Relapses Better Understood Category: Health News Created: 3/10/2010 12:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/11/2010

Severe Injuries From ATV Accidents on the Rise (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Severe Injuries From ATV Accidents on the Rise Category: Health News Created: 3/10/2010 12:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/11/2010

H1N1 Flu Spreads Slower Than Seasonal Flu: Study (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: H1N1 Flu Spreads Slower Than Seasonal Flu: Study Category: Health News Created: 3/10/2010 12:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/11/2010

Scientists Find Key to Hormone-Resistant Prostate Tumors (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Scientists Find Key to Hormone-Resistant Prostate Tumors Category: Health News Created: 3/10/2010 2:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/11/2010

Longtime Smokers May Find Protection From Parkinson's (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Longtime Smokers May Find Protection From Parkinson's Category: Health News Created: 3/10/2010 4:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/11/2010

Cell Transplant May Help Treat Vitiligo (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Cell Transplant May Help Treat Vitiligo Category: Health News Created: 3/10/2010 4:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/11/2010

Gene Mutations Identified for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Syndrome (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Gene Mutations Identified for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Syndrome Category: Health News Created: 3/10/2010 6:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/11/2010

Alternative to Statins Shows Promise (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Alternative to Statins Shows Promise Category: Health News Created: 3/10/2010 6:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/11/2010

Entire Family Genome Sequenced for First Time (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Entire Family Genome Sequenced for First Time Category: Health News Created: 3/10/2010 6:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/11/2010

Panel Finds Many Women Can Avoid Repeat C-Sections (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Panel Finds Many Women Can Avoid Repeat C-Sections Category: Health News Created: 3/10/2010 6:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/11/2010

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If a Candle Burns in the Forest - I Mean...a Jar () <div style="width:180px;float:right;font-size:0.8em;margin:8px 8px 0px 8px;"> <img src="http://z.about.com/d/candleandsoap/1/0/3/c/candleinhand.jpg" alt="Candle in Hand" style="width:180px;border:none;" /> Compassionate Eye Foundation/Siri Stafford/Getty Images </div> I was going through some old online articles and found this <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.usatoday.com/tech/columnist/aprilholladay/2006-03-27-falling-candle_x.htm?csp=34">cool article</a> for all you more science-minded candle makers. A reader asked "If you place a lighted candle in a sealed jar and drop it, why does the candle go out as soon as someone catches the dropped jar?" What do you think? In the explanation, April Holladay of USA Today explains exactly why, and also tells a lot about candle flames, and why and how the whole "system" works. Neat stuff. And pretty fundamental to understanding the relationship between wicks and wax. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/basicinstructions/a/wicktest1.htm">Wicks and testing wicks</a> can be one of the most frustrating parts of candle making. This article helped me to better understand just how wicks work. There are also some fun links to <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.exo.net/~pauld/activities/freefall/freefallcandle.html">further explanations of the experiment</a> and <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/heatra.html#c3">heat convection</a> and the pic of a candle burning in space! <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/03/10/if-a-candle-burns-in-the-forest-i-mean-a-jar.htm">If a Candle Burns in the Forest - I Mean...a Jar</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/">About.com Candle & Soap Making</a> on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at 20:58:56.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/03/10/if-a-candle-burns-in-the-forest-i-mean-a-jar.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/03/10/if-a-candle-burns-in-the-forest-i-mean-a-jar.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://candleandsoap.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/03/10/if-a-candle-burns-in-the-forest-i-mean-a-jar.htm&zItl=If a Candle Burns in the Forest - I Mean...a Jar">Email this</a>

Chunk Candles Variation () <img src="http://z.about.com/d/candleandsoap/1/5/t/N/P1010008.JPG" width=185 align="left" hspace=8 vspace=8>Chunk Candles - whether votives, pillars, or containers - are fun and easy to make - and one of the most popular variations of votive and pillar candle makers. I decided to make some chunk candles with a twist. Rather than cut the chunks into uniform cubes, I left them as rods and placed them standing up into the mold - leaving them as sort of stripes in the candle. I did some monochromatic ones...and some rainbow colored ones. The effects were really cool. As always, the only limit is your imagination. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/03/07/chunk-candles-variation.htm">Chunk Candles Variation</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/">About.com Candle & Soap Making</a> on Sunday, March 7th, 2010 at 14:47:43.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/03/07/chunk-candles-variation.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/03/07/chunk-candles-variation.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://candleandsoap.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/03/07/chunk-candles-variation.htm&zItl=Chunk Candles Variation">Email this</a>

Almost Time for Outdoor Candle Projects () <img src="http://z.about.com/d/candleandsoap/1/0/0/2/citron17.JPG" alt="Outdoor Citronella Bucket Candles" width=185 align="right" hspace=8 vspace=8>I know the snow has barely melted in much of the country, but it actually is time to start planning for spring and summer candles. Here's an article that gives <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://home.ivillage.com/decorating/budget/0,,jbzs-p,00.html">16 great decorating tip</a>s on how to transform your outdoors into another great "room" of your house - "a festive entertaining space for family and friends." <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://home.ivillage.com/decorating/budget/0,,jbzs-p,00.html">In the article</a> you'll read how to: <ul> <li>Decorate with a Casual and Comfortable Feel</li> <li>Set the Mood with Outdoor Lighting</li> <li>Create an Inviting Seating Area...and more...</li> </ul> There are some fun projects to <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://home.ivillage.com/decorating/crafts/0,,7hcd,00.html?ice=iv|hy|hh">make outdoor candle lanterns from tin cans</a>...and <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://home.ivillage.com/decorating/crafts/0,,7hbb,00.html">lanterns in glass jars</a>. So whether you're creating an atmosphere for a fun summer party...or getting ready for crisp fall weather...you'll be able to create a wonderful outdoor oasis. And of course when you're creating this outdoor oasis, you'll want to include some <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/candlemakingbasics/tp/Outdoorscandles.htm">outdoor candles</a>. You'll be amazed at how a few simple candles can transform your outdoor spaces! <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/03/01/almost-time-for-outdoor-candle-projects.htm">Almost Time for Outdoor Candle Projects</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/">About.com Candle & Soap Making</a> on Monday, March 1st, 2010 at 21:06:13.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/03/01/almost-time-for-outdoor-candle-projects.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/03/01/almost-time-for-outdoor-candle-projects.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://candleandsoap.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/03/01/almost-time-for-outdoor-candle-projects.htm&zItl=Almost Time for Outdoor Candle Projects">Email this</a>

2010 Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild Conference () <img src="http://z.about.com/d/candleandsoap/1/0/2/c/HSMG.gif" alt="HSMG logo" width=300> This week is your last chance to sign up for the amazing <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.soapguild.org/industry/conference2010.php">2010 Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild Conference</a> in Denver. The Early-Bird Rate expires at midnight on Sunday, February 28th. At the conference, you'll get to spend 4 days talking soap, business, legislation, marketing, eCommerce, labeling, chemistry and a whole lot more. It's a great way to learn a ton about soapmaking, network with like-minded soapmaking souls, and really jump start your business. Conferences like this are both informational and inspiring! The 2010 Conference will begin on April 29th and conclude on May 2nd at the beautiful <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.soapguild.org/industry/conference2010-hotel.php">Inverness Hotel & Conference Center</a> in Denver, Colorado. In addition to all of the speakers and information, there will be wonderful parties and networking events by <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/">Wholesale Supplies Plus</a> and <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.essentialwholesale.com/">Essential Wholesale</a>. I hope to see you in Denver! <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/02/25/2010-handcrafted-soapmakers-guild-conference.htm">2010 Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild Conference</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/">About.com Candle & Soap Making</a> on Thursday, February 25th, 2010 at 10:35:26.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/02/25/2010-handcrafted-soapmakers-guild-conference.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/02/25/2010-handcrafted-soapmakers-guild-conference.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://candleandsoap.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/02/25/2010-handcrafted-soapmakers-guild-conference.htm&zItl=2010 Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild Conference">Email this</a>

Calculating the Volume of a Soap Mold () <img src="http://z.about.com/d/candleandsoap/1/0/I/6/P1010064.JPG" alt="soap molds" align="left" width=180 hspace=8 vspace=8>Kelly Bloom of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://southernsoapers.com/news/">Southern Soapers</a> posted two blog posts the other day that I wanted to pass on. In the blog posts, she gives her formulas for calculating the volume of soap molds...both rectangular/square ones...and cylindrical/rounds ones. As she says, "This is cool information because it frees you up to start targeting any 'mold worthy' container in your house as a possible stand-in for your soapmaking, even getting you over a production hump until you have the finances for buying more molds. Really cool also because it lets you size your soap recipes to fit perfectly, without the leftover soap mixture going to waste, or worse, batches of soap that needed more soap in the mold." Here are the links to the blog posts: <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://southernsoapers.com/news/soapmaking/calculating-soap-mold-volume/">Calculating Soap Mold Volume</a> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://southernsoapers.com/news/uncategorized/calculating-cylinder-soap-mold-volume/">Calculating Cylinder Soap Mold Volume</a> I'm sure you'll be eyeballing all sorts of containers around the house to put soap in now! <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/02/23/calculating-the-volume-of-a-soap-mold.htm">Calculating the Volume of a Soap Mold</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/">About.com Candle & Soap Making</a> on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 at 08:39:35.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/02/23/calculating-the-volume-of-a-soap-mold.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/02/23/calculating-the-volume-of-a-soap-mold.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://candleandsoap.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/02/23/calculating-the-volume-of-a-soap-mold.htm&zItl=Calculating the Volume of a Soap Mold">Email this</a>

Glycerin Soap - What it Really is. () <div style="width:180px;float:right;font-size:0.8em;margin:8px 8px 0px 8px;"> <img src="http://z.about.com/d/candleandsoap/1/0/d/Y/glycerinsoapblog.jpg" alt="Glycerin Soap" style="width:180px;border:none;" /> Stockbyte / Getty Images </div> It has always bugged me when I've been at a craft show or in a soap shop and the salesperson has said, "Our soaps are all natural glycerin soaps." Or, "Our soaps are better because they're glycerin soaps." I can't quite say, "You don't know what you're talking about." They're basically right...but the term glycerin soap is really a misnomer. All real soap is glycerin soap. I repeat, all real soap (not made with synthetic detergents) is essentially glycerin soap. Glycerin is a byproduct of the soap making process. Oils + lye (with some water) = soap + glycerin What many people call glycerin soap is actually <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://about.pricegrabber.com/mrdr.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fabout.pricegrabber.com%2Fsearch_getprod.php%2Fisbn%3D9781580172448%2Fsearch%3Dmaking+transparent+soap%2Fst%3Dproduct%2Fsv%3Dtitle&mode=about_candleandsoap">transparent soap</a>. Transparent soap is real soap too...it just goes through a hot process where sugar and/or alcohol are added as "solvents" to keep the soap crystals from becoming opaque. Without this crystallization, the soap remains clear. You could take just about any of your soap recipes and adjust the process to make them transparent. (Naturally, some recipes will work better than others...but that's basically the case.) <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/02/20/glycerin-soap-what-it-really-is.htm">Glycerin Soap - What it Really is.</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/">About.com Candle & Soap Making</a> on Saturday, February 20th, 2010 at 16:48:14.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/02/20/glycerin-soap-what-it-really-is.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/02/20/glycerin-soap-what-it-really-is.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://candleandsoap.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/02/20/glycerin-soap-what-it-really-is.htm&zItl=Glycerin Soap - What it Really is.">Email this</a>

Dangerous Chemicals in Your Soap and Toiletry Products? () <div style="width:180px;float:left;font-size:0.8em;margin:0px 8px 8px 8px;"> <img src="http://z.about.com/d/candleandsoap/1/0/J/Q/householdblog.jpg" alt="Household cleaners" style="width:180px;border:none;" /> Michael Lotenero / Getty Images </div> "The kidneys fail first. Then the central nervous system begins to misfire. Paralysis spreads, making breathing difficult, then often impossible without assistance. In the end, most victims die. Many of them are children, poisoned at the hands of their unsuspecting parents. The syrupy poison, diethylene glycol, is an indispensable part of the modern world, an industrial solvent and prime ingredient in some antifreeze." This is just one article (New York Times - "<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/06/world/americas/06poison.html?ex=1183521600&en=5af91496763044fc&ei=5070">From China to Panama, a Trail of Poisoned Medicine</a>") about dangerous chemicals showing up in the food and drug items we have come to trust. In this case it links back to Chinese manufacturers secretly substituting harmful chemicals for safe ones - and exporting them to other countries. Whenever a scandal/tragedy like this happens, I get an increase in the number of inquiries about Propylene Glycol - a common ingredient in many household and personal care products. "Isn't it the same?" People ask. "It's got "lene" and "glycol" in it - it must be the same!" Well, no...not really. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/suppliers/a/propglycol.htm">Here's an article about Propylene Glycol</a> that should rest your mind a bit...and a number of links about it, from both the pro and con side. As I say in the article, everyone needs to make their own decisions about what is an acceptable level of "natural" in their lives. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/suppliers/a/propglycol.htm">Proplene Glycol</a> has shown itself to be a safe ingredient - but the ultimate responsibility for what we put on or into our (or our family's) bodies lies with you, the consumer. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/02/15/dangerous-chemicals-in-your-soap-and-toiletry-products.htm">Dangerous Chemicals in Your Soap and Toiletry Products?</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/">About.com Candle & Soap Making</a> on Monday, February 15th, 2010 at 22:15:58.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/02/15/dangerous-chemicals-in-your-soap-and-toiletry-products.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/02/15/dangerous-chemicals-in-your-soap-and-toiletry-products.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://candleandsoap.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/02/15/dangerous-chemicals-in-your-soap-and-toiletry-products.htm&zItl=Dangerous Chemicals in Your Soap and Toiletry Products?">Email this</a>

Snowy & Icy Soap and Candle Projects () <IMG SRC="http://z.about.com/d/candleandsoap/1/0/5/C/P1010205.JPG" hspace=8 vspace=8 align="left" width="160">Most of us in the Northern Hemisphere are in the middle of some record breaking snowy weather. I debated whether to feature the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/meltandpoursoapmaking/ss/peppermintice.htm">Peppermint Ice Soap</a> project, or the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/moldedandpillarcandles/ss/icecandle.htm">Ice Candles.</a> The Ice Candles won. At least the candles will add a bit of "warmth" to the house. But take your pick. Grab some of that snow or icicles and enjoy. Light a candle, make some <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://familycrafts.about.com/od/creativesnacks/r/icecrsnow.htm">snow ice cream</a> and wait for things to melt. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/02/12/snowy-icy-soap-and-candle-projects.htm">Snowy & Icy Soap and Candle Projects</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/">About.com Candle & Soap Making</a> on Friday, February 12th, 2010 at 11:21:19.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/02/12/snowy-icy-soap-and-candle-projects.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/02/12/snowy-icy-soap-and-candle-projects.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://candleandsoap.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/02/12/snowy-icy-soap-and-candle-projects.htm&zItl=Snowy & Icy Soap and Candle Projects">Email this</a>

Transitioning From Winter to Spring () <div style="width:180px;float:right;font-size:0.8em;margin:8px 8px 0px 8px;"> <img src="http://z.about.com/d/candleandsoap/1/0/Q/Z/springflowers.jpg" alt="Springtime Scents" style="width:180px;border:none;" /> Donna Day / Getty Images </div> "Keep the winter fragrances burning, and slowly start to introduce subtle floral scents like Lilac Blossom. By the time May rolls around, your home will smell as if it is in full bloom!" That's what <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://harryslatkinblog.com/">Harry Slatkin</a> says in a recent press release about moving from winter fragrances to spring fragrances. He also recommends layering. "For a truly unique scent, consider layering two fragrances. The trick is to blend notes that complement each other. Jasmine, vanilla, rose and citrus work well with most scents, so have fun with it, and you'll end up with something that's truly unique and memorable." I love layering fragrances. One of my favorite scents that signifies the end of winter is my <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/summeressentialoilblends/r/teawithvitablend.htm">Tea with Vita</a> which layers spearmint, clove and neroli (orange blossom.) What fragrances signify spring to you? <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/u/sty/holidayprojects/springshowandtell/form.htm">Tell us...and share your springtime creativity.</a> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/02/10/transitioning-from-winter-to-spring.htm">Transitioning From Winter to Spring</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/">About.com Candle & Soap Making</a> on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 at 12:22:57.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/02/10/transitioning-from-winter-to-spring.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/02/10/transitioning-from-winter-to-spring.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://candleandsoap.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/02/10/transitioning-from-winter-to-spring.htm&zItl=Transitioning From Winter to Spring">Email this</a>

Valentine's Day Crafts of All Types () <div style="width:180px;float:left;font-size:0.8em;margin:0px 8px 8px 8px;"> <img src="http://z.about.com/d/candleandsoap/1/0/0/c/ValentineCandle.jpg" alt="Valentine Candle" style="width:180px;border:none;" /> Ricardo Elkind / Getty Images </div> Whether you are interested in making <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/holidayprojects/tp/ValentinesDaySoaps.htm">Valentine's Day soaps</a> or enjoy other types of crafting, the About.com hobby guides have it all covered for you this holiday! Contests: Maybe you can win some cool stuff to use for crafting by taking a look at this <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://contests.about.com/od/sweepstakeslistings/tp/valentinesdaysweepstakes.htm">Valentine's Day Sweepstakes List</a> from the Contest guide. Needlepoint: Embellish a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://needlepoint.about.com/od/patternsbytype/ss/CandyHearts.htm">candy heart pillow</a>, stitch a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://needlepoint.about.com/od/patternsbytype/ss/HeresMyHeart.htm">quick heart gift</a>, or create a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://needlepoint.about.com/od/patternsbytype/ss/LOVEpostcard.htm">lovely posted card</a>. <a href="http://jewelrymaking.about.com/od/valentinesjewelry/tp/valentines-list.htm">Jewelry Making</a>: Valentine's Day can really be every day of the week if you like to wear heart-themed jewelry or enjoy red or pink colored jewelry. These projects are for those who love jewelry. <a href="http://painting.about.com/cs/inspiration/a/symbolslove.htm">Painting</a>: Add some symbolism to your Valentine's this year using this symbol dictionary. DIY Fashion: Make a cute <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://diyfashion.about.com/od/diyjewelrymaking/ss/Felt_Heart_Pin.htm">heart pin</a>, cut out some <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://diyfashion.about.com/od/dyingandscreenprinting/tp/Heart_Stencils.htm">heart stencils</a>, or try to craft a number of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://diyfashion.about.com/od/valentinesday/tp/Free_Valentines_Gifts.htm">Valentine's gifts</a>. Collectibles: Find V<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://collectibles.about.com/od/morecollectiblecategories/ig/Antique-Valentine-Clipart/">ictorian children and Valentine scraps</a> that are perfect for paper crafts or digital scrapbooking. Frame these antique scraps and postcards as-is or use for your <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://collectibles.about.com/od/valentinecollecting/ig/Vintage-Valentine-Card-Art--/">handmade cards and gifts</a>. <a href="http://crochet.about.com/od/freecrochetpatterns/tp/Valentine_Crochet.htm">Crochet</a>: Enjoy these free crochet patterns for Valentine's Day. You'll find a variety of ideas for crocheting delightful heart motifs, flowers, and other romantic pretties. <a href="http://familycrafts.about.com/od/valentinesday/a/valentmain.htm">Family Crafts</a>: I hope this collection of crafts, recipes, gift ideas, coloring book pages, games, and other activities help you to have a fun Saint Valentine's Day. Rubber Stamping: Find ideas for <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://rubberstamping.about.com/od/valentinesday/tp/Valentine-Stamping-Ideas.htm">gifts and decorations</a> that are ideal for Valentine's Day or <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://rubberstamping.about.com/od/valentinesday/ig/Handmade-Valentine-s-Day-Cards/">quick to make Valentine's Day cards</a> for the special person in your life! <a href="http://crossstitch.about.com/od/freepatternsbytopic/tp/free_valentines_day_patterns.htm">Cross Stitch</a>: Stitch your way into your beloved's heart with a sweetly crafted Valentine needlework. Some charts are simple enough to complete in a day - other's may take until next Valentine's perhaps. <a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/seasonalminiatures/tp/valentineminis.htm">Miniatures</a>: Printable valentines boxes, tiny roses, rose covered pillows and boxes of tiny chocolates made from polymer clay provide lots of unique ways to present or create gifts for a special someone. Fill the boxes with real or poly clay chocolates , make them as beads , or use them to hold special gifts. I know most of us can't quite contain ourselves to just one craft...so maybe these links from my fellow Hobby Guides will inspire you to new areas of creativity and fun! <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/02/08/valentines-day-crafts-of-all-types.htm">Valentine's Day Crafts of All Types</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/">About.com Candle & Soap Making</a> on Monday, February 8th, 2010 at 16:48:33.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/02/08/valentines-day-crafts-of-all-types.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/02/08/valentines-day-crafts-of-all-types.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://candleandsoap.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/02/08/valentines-day-crafts-of-all-types.htm&zItl=Valentine's Day Crafts of All Types">Email this</a>