Teach Soap

Hey Gang,

Joey here in NJ (NO Jersey Shores cracks!) LOL

I'm brand new to the world of soap making. I have not yet tried it. I've always been a soap fanatic and purchase more bars of soap then what I actually use...I never run out

Recently I've become very interested in the soap making process. I turned to YouTube one night just to see if there was anything on soap making. That's where I came across Ann-Marie from BrambleBerry with her Soap Queen TV. She made it seems SO much fun then I would have imagined. Very infromative videos - I can't wait to get started.

There's so much information on the boards here. Lots to read and learn. My first order is going to be a few of the sample kits of fragrances and oils to get familiar with Brambleberry's line. Also trying to find out a bit more about the differences between the different soap bases and how they vary when it comes to Scenting and coloring.

I'll been looking for any info anyone cares to share, but it looks like there's enough topics to keep me busy.
I did read that there's going to be a Soap Workshop weekend here in North Jersey. As much as I would love to go, I really have no interest in Cold Process soap, due to handling Lye. Regardless of safety measures, I don't have proper room in my apartment to use lye, nor would I use it in my common areas. So hopefully some day there will be a workshop for melt & pour soap.

Off to read through everything. Glad to have found this forum and look forward to your stories, suggestions, etc.

Happy Soaping.
Joey

_________________
Joey

Welcome!
You'll find lots of info on lots of subjects, right here. The search button is your friend.

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

Welcome to the forum. There is an endless wealth of info here

_________________
Please visit my blog

Welcome to the forum, Joey! I think the sample kits are a great way to get started and experiment. Have fun!

_________________
- Jenny -
My soapy blog:
Follow me on my

Hi Joey and Welcome to the board.

_________________
Denise

Welcome Joey from Jersey!

_________________
Remember, it's not just that we weather the storm, but how we dance in the rain.

Tammy

_________________
Joey

Have fun Joey and you'll be over to our obsession real soon and buying high quality materials for sure! Welcome to the forum/board.

_________________

~bytheSEAsoap~ Mella bythesea, bythesea, bythebeautiful sea

海の皂

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

Welcome! Good to see other Jersey folks.

I'm so excited. I finally got my box of goodies from my first Bramble Berry order.

I got a bunch of the Oxides, some ground loofah, Essential Oils Sampler Kit
droppers, scoops, crinkle cutter, injector tool, temperature gun... The one thing
I forgot was the liquid glycerin to pre-mix the oxides. Other than that, I think I'm
ready to go!

Thanks for letting me share my excitement

_________________
Joey

I am sooo jealous!

You are going to have so much fun experimenting with everything! I love the oxide colors. Did you get chrome green? It makes a pretty sea green, but I found that it accelerated trace every time I used it.

Can't wait to see some of your creations!

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

Looks like fun to me!

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