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bec

Post subject: New to Soaping

Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 4:19 pm

Joined: Fri Apr 03, 2009 9:38 pm
Posts: 4
Location: Central Coast, NSW, Australia

Hello everyone!

Im Bec and Im from Sydney Australia and I am newly addicted to soap making

At the moment I am playing around with M&P and loving it. I have made lotions and lip balms before (many years ago) and would like to try that again soon too.

I look forward to learning from you all.

Bec

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: New to Soaping

Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 5:38 pm

Joined: Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:14 pm
Posts: 24336
Location: Mistress Of Lather

Welcome Bec!

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Bramble Momma

Post subject: Re: New to Soaping

Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 12:45 pm

Joined: Tue Jan 08, 2008 2:57 pm
Posts: 1538
Location: Bellingham, WA

Welcome to the Forum!

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virginiaroseinn

Post subject: Re: New to Soaping

Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 1:48 pm

Joined: Tue Apr 21, 2009 9:34 am
Posts: 6
Location: McKinney, TX

For some reason I want to learn how to make soap...I have no idea WHY I want to learn how, I just do. I have a bed & breakfast in McKinney, Texas (the Virginia Rose Inn) and think it would be fun to have soap at the inn that I made with my own little hands. I have NO idea where to start! I don't want anything too overly ambitious or cost-prohibitive, but want it to be NICE. I'm thinking rose-scented, (as a signature scent) but wonder if this would be too floral for some of my male guests. Any suggestions on where I should start??

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: New to Soaping

Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 2:19 pm

Joined: Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:14 pm
Posts: 24336
Location: Mistress Of Lather

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virginiaroseinn

Post subject: Re: New to Soaping

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 6:43 am

Joined: Tue Apr 21, 2009 9:34 am
Posts: 6
Location: McKinney, TX

I have read that you can actually start out by using a pre-made base soap, then use that to create the final, creative soap. I don't think I'm ambitious enough to try making soap from scratch with lye without having taken a class or something. Any recommendations for good bases? This would be for a body bar, so I don't want it to be drying. Thanks!!

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: New to Soaping

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 10:02 am

Joined: Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:14 pm
Posts: 24336
Location: Mistress Of Lather

You can use soap base made for rebatch, but the end result will most likely be aesthetically challenged.
Bramble Berry has rebatch base on their web site.

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virginiaroseinn

Post subject: Re: New to Soaping

Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:08 pm

Joined: Tue Apr 21, 2009 9:34 am
Posts: 6
Location: McKinney, TX

Thanks Soapbuddy! Hmmmm...I may need to rethink this or try to find a local class or something. I have done some reading and at this point, it's still Greek to me! Thanks for your input!

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zeoplum

Post subject: Re: New to Soaping

Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 1:19 pm

Joined: Fri Mar 27, 2009 7:31 pm
Posts: 146

Making soap from scratch isn't that difficult and you'd probably LOVE it once you tried it. Why not offer to let a soapmaker come and stay for free at your B&B and in exchange, they could teach/demonstrate making soap? That would be a win-win situation!

zeo

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virginiaroseinn

Post subject: Re: New to Soaping

Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 7:30 am

Joined: Tue Apr 21, 2009 9:34 am
Posts: 6
Location: McKinney, TX

[b]Ooooh, thanks Zeoplum!![/b] GREAT IDEA!!! Ok, any takers out there that would like to come spend a free night and teach me how to make soap? Room would be for 2 people and includes a full plated breakfast. Give me a call at 972-529-9598. I am located in downtown McKinney, TX; within easy walking distance to the charming downtown square. About 30 miles north of Dallas.

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