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MsCwick
True Blue Farmgirl
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Cristine
Farmville
Virginia
USA
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 Posted - Aug 14 2007 : 5:12:28 PM
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I am looking at majestic mountain sage right now, and it's just sooo much info that I dont know where to start. I see some things that would be neat as additives, and I can figure out the scents and EO, but I dont know what I need to make soaps. I've NEVER done it before, but I'm gonna try it, I swear. I would like to make enough at first to experiment quite a bit, and then start selling locally and online. Does anyone have a book I could borrow? Or any helpful info online?? I would like some recipes too!
Thanks,
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
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Posted - Aug 14 2007 : 5:26:39 PM
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Join (at least) a couple soap forums first. The Soapdish forum and the Candletech forum are 2 I recommend, but there are many. Read the archives and do searches for topics on the forums as your questions have probably been asked and answered a bazillion times, and it just saves time.
Good Luck! It's expensive to get all the supplies you'll need over time, but just keep plugging and experimenting with recipes and you'll eventually find a blend that suits your tastes. I had no idea how addicting it would become~pretty soon you have a houseful of soap! LOL
Oh, and don't go on a soap forum as a newbie and ask for recipes. You'll ruffle feathers that way, as it took a lot of research and trial and error for most of the seasoned gals to develop their recipes and they don't take kindly to newcomers coming in and just asking for recipes. I've seen it get ugly at times. Just to forewarn. 
http://www.bonne1313.homestead.com/spiritspace.htmlSoap
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Edited by - Bonne on Aug 14 2007 5:29:13 PM |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Aug 14 2007 : 9:49:02 PM
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do a forum search under the topic "Make it Easy" for "soap" and you will find tons of helpful information :) Soapmaking is fun and easy if you just follow a few simple rules:
Always weigh by weight not volume
Have a good and accurate scale.
Respect the lye.
Those three guidelines should see you through a lot. I just jumped in when I started making soap and it was tons of fun!
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
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Mnhorsemom
Farmgirl in Training
44 Posts
Kathy
Battle Lake
minnesota
USA
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Posted - Aug 30 2007 : 06:02:03 AM
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I've been soaping for several years now and am on the CandleTec firums alot, they are very helpful and have tons of info if you have the time to read it. Also check out the Millers Soap website. They have tons of recipes and info there. I have found that the best place to buy oils and butters is Colombus Foods, and if you can buy in larger quantities it's much cheaper. Hope this helps a bit, and Good Luck.
Farm House Formulas Battle Lake, MN |
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Entrepreneurship: I want to make soaps! Any advice? |
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I want to make soaps! Any advice?
