Teach Soap

Okay, I know I'm going to need an additional scale in order to venture into the world of hand crafted toiletries. My soap scale weighs in pounds, ounces, and grams, but only whole grams.

So I've been looking at some jewelry scales. I was initially eyeing one that will weigh in increments of 0.1 grams. But someone suggested one with even more precise measurements than that.

I've found a couple that weigh in 0.01 increments for around $40. They also have one that weighs 0.001 increments, but it's about $120 more.

Do I really need one that weighs down to 0.001, or would I be okay with the 0.01?

Thanks.

Anita

0.01 is fine. Here is a good one. You can also find similar on e bay.
http://www.lotioncrafter.com/jennings-js-50x-scale.html

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Irena
Closed minds are like faulty parachutes; they refuse to open.

0.1g is good enough. If you go to 0.01 you will find that you'll have to hold your breath while weighing...

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Irena
Closed minds are like faulty parachutes; they refuse to open.

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Irena
Closed minds are like faulty parachutes; they refuse to open.

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Linda
I know the voices in my head aren't real, but they sure have some great ideas!

I'm glad I could provide a little joy for you. Hope you didn't ruin any pants or chairs in the process!

Man, I couldn't take you guys out in public.

Zeoplum would be spraying powdered sugar all over the place and Coolah would lose her potty training.



Anita

I blame childbirth. Strips away your ability to laugh without care...

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- Posting the trials and tribulations of my Soaping Journey!

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Debbie

Okay, another scale question.

I had a bit of a disaster with my new, 0.01 gram scale and killed it dead. (More on that later.)

So the question now is, do I need one that precise, or can I make do with 0.1?

It seems that the 0.01 scales don't have a very large capacity. I was attempting to make a lotion bar, and the 8-ounce pyrex-type measuring cup I was going to use was too heavy for the scale. The problem is, if one wants that type of accuracy with a higher capacity, it takes a lot of $$$$$. (I saw a really nice one for something over $3,700 on somebody's website earlier this evening. Eeeeek! )

So, if you really need that kind of accuracy, and don't have a spare four grand laying around, can you make it work with a 0.1 scale? Or how do you manage greater quantities of lotion or such and still be accurate???

There's probably a solution that I can't see as it's late and I'm tired and frustrated. (I REALLY wanted to make my lotion bar!)

But any ideas are gratefully accepted.

Thanks.

Anita