Do you have to refine it before you use it?
1678241
just adding my 2¢ here, it does need to be melted and filtered before use in products.
1678242
You should always melt down and strain unrefined butter.... its not a health risk if you dont, but tiny nut particles could be in it that you dont see with naked eye... can scratch. If using for yourself its not a big deal if you dont care if you might scratch up whatever youre using it on (Face? Lips?).... but if you gift or sell, take the extra 5 minutes. Just heat and strain.... Mac and Cheese takes longer.... yano. ;) BE BLESSED ALL WHO READ THIS.
1678243
No. Mines didn't have any grass or dust etc In it. I just took some off and whipped it up and put some essential oil in it. You can also use it as is if you can deal with the smokey smell.
1678244
yah but it wasn't really dirty. In some of the other reviews I read (before I got mine) that there was sticks and other things in the Raw Unrefined Ivory Shea Butter that some of the other buyers got. So I was a little on guard when mine came from my seller:) But it was all good:) I did like the 'how to' video on my seller's wed site said and really just a little grit was all I saw. Since refining it, it smooth and creamy:) I just hate that it gets hard after whip it and it sits:I but the heat of my hands soften it right back up:) So I am very satisfied with it:)
1678245
It was very clean both times I ordered. I whipped it with essential oils and used it for hair and body cream.
1678246
You don't have to if you're not making it for anyone other than yourself. If this is for another person and you're selling it, I would highly suggest that you clean/refine it.
2183716
You don't have to but it really looks the best if you do. Ours turned out great.
2067923
No, you only need to boil it once before you mold it. Once molded thats it. Just pop in and use.
1366933
You will want to use the shiny side. I like the previous idea of marking it since sometimes it is hard for me to tell the difference.
2202240
No you can use it the components a number of time depending upon the amount of stuff you use each time. Regarding refills, that's something I've not investigated
2253305
Yes you totally need it, the piece WILL NOT COME OUT without it. Made that mistake lol
76193
If you mean can you reuse the mold you make with it then the answer is yes, many times. If you mean can you make a mold and then reuse the same putty to make a new mold then the answer is no. Once the putty hardens it can no longer be reshaped.
1945188
Yes once it's open its important to make sure you clean the nozzle first before your store it. So far I have used it 4 to 5 times retouching and have no problem reusing it as long as you make sure it's clean after every use.
1132325
Don't see any reason not to just make sure stain is good and dry then make sure your first coat of Emmit is hard before you buff
1329450
By all means! Ours turned out great with the pressure treated, we live in Alaska do we needed extreme! I just refinished my sons, it came with their new house and it was also pressure treated but I see no reason and it would look really nice.
2216598
Yes it will give it a polished look. Depending on how bad dull it is, you may have to do it fairy often for a time.
968222
No... i did it and it worked great. I didn't need a new one. Worked very well. Still in use today. It feels like the was more in the refill than what came in the original.
1303919
yes you do if you want it to be shiny when you are using it otherwise it tarnishes and looks dirty
207557
I don't believe that you have to use this tape. The glue (if properly done will hold things together. The tape will make it look more finished and cover up any glue mistakes.
902921
I make a paste with it - it also depends if you're using it with a machine or by hand
156349
Not at all - everything was pretty precise and fit together perfectly. Follow directions step-by-step and you'll have it done in no time! I am very happy with this - will buy another one. Have fun! :-)
253074
Yes, you have to do multiple steps to get it back to clear. Parts that are not discolored can just be polished