craftimade Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Hi everyone, I've been a candle maker now for 3 years and work only with Soy wax making melts, votives and jar candles.I have a small retail shop (50m2) in my town and I needed to expand my selling options so now im trying my luck at soap.I have been watching youtube videos and ready blogs on melt and pour soap as I simply don't have months to wait for the soap to crue.I purchased 5kg of goat milk soap and some colours and scent and I started working on my soap yesterday.Here is a few photos of my Champagne & Strawberries soap with Clear soap red hearts.I hope I have done ok, I will be giving these a try in the next few days. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Wow, those soaps are super cute!! You did a great job. Hope you sell a bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 This is what I love about M&P. It is fun to work with and easy to learn. Plus you can start selling immediately. Just make sure you always use soap safe fragrance. Your Valentine heart soaps are adorable! Have you tried one yet? If you have been using commercial soap you sometimes have to adjust to using homemade soap. It felt different to me at first but once I got used to it I could never use commercial soap again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftimade Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 I tried it last night, it was great.I think the supplier of the m&p soap said wait 24-48 hours after pouring to selling just to let it set and wrap it in plastic wrap to hot let it sweat.I think my bars need to be bigger though. 80 grams is nice size but might be a bit small. Most bars of soap at 90-100 grams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puma52 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Great job Craftimade! Those look so nice! Good for you for making some awesome soap! For me, creating melt and pour soaps is as much fun as making hot process soap. It is so fun seeing what all designs you can create. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Great soap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftimade Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 I've just come home and had a look at the soap and I noticed it's got what looks like small bubbles or sweat bubbles on it. It's very wet but its not been used all day.Does anyone know how to fix this. Maybe I have done something wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 It means its picked up moisture from the air. The glycerine in the soap does that. Its a humectant that helps retain moisture. Its not a problem. Just rinse the soap off and its ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) If this helps, when I make my M&P soaps I cover them with sheets of wax paper and place them in a dry cool area to cure and dry until I am ready to package and box up. The wax paper will help keep moisture off the soap as its drying. If the room is humid use a fan to dry out the air. When you are ready package your soaps or place them in box, container, etc. to keep the moisture off them. I usually label, wrap, and box mine the next day or day after. I use cigar labels then wrap up my soap in wax paper, then box them in a container for transport to and from shows. Remember to always display your soaps in a dry, cool, area out of direct sunlight. I store in a dry, cool, dark area. Edited January 11, 2015 by Candybee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoegal Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Your soaps are so cute! I've been stalking YT soap makers as I'm also thinking of adding soaps to my line. I have gotten so used to creating my own products that I can barely stand using anything else! Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Very pretty. .Great job..Love the heart. .very nice for valentine day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftimade Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 Here is another one I did yesterday and just got them out of the mould. There is just 3 of these soap bars as it was a test.It's Lime, Basil & Mandarin in Goats Milk M&P with clear soap in yellow and green swirls. As I was un-moulding them, I got an order for 20 of them from a lady walking around my shop. yay! BTW - I put the heart soaps from the first post into a small container and today they are not "wet" any more. I will check them tomorrow.Some photos. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzyK Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Your soaps look great!! Sounds like you're already off to a great start with selling them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy6107 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Both of your soap creations look great! What a great start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftimade Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 I ended up wrapping up one of the heart soaps in the shop just to see how it would look and it sold as a lady walked in. Thankfully I got a photo before that.I've made another 50 hearts yesterday and hopefully with a little luck I can get them all done in the next few days. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftimade Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share Posted January 14, 2015 I wrapped them all up today and they go on sale tomorrow morning. I have 4 Champagne & Strawberries but I just made anther 10 - ready for tomorrow, 3 x Lime, Basil & Mandarin, 4 x Lemon Myrtle and 20 x Chanel No5 Type. If they sell well then I will be sure to make more of the,.Here are some photos. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy6107 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 You are really good at this for first times. I like your labels, what are you using for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftimade Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share Posted January 14, 2015 It's amazing what you can learn on youtube I was a programmer/web design/graphic designer for 10 years before starting candles.My labels are round 4.5cm - printed by inkjet printer on sticky paper, then stuck to a sheet of colour cardboard then cut out with Scissors by hand.I am going to need more ribbon colours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftimade Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 Current candle customers are now asking me for custom soaps. This is just amazing to me. Not that long ago I made my first melt and pour and now I am taking orders.Finished off some Strawberry and Love Spell soaps today. Im starting to really love soap making.Photo below. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoegal Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Wow, congratulations! You're off to a great start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Love your packaging! very pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftimade Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Thanks Candybee, Here is my current soaps. They are selling quick. I think I need to make more then 8 of each at a time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftimade Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) I think I will just keep posting here rather then creating new threads. Yesterdays soaps. Amazon Lily & Rain Edited January 22, 2015 by craftimade 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftimade Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share Posted January 22, 2015 Scent: Monkey Farts Love this one specially for the people with kids.Clear soap 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I love the Amazon Lily & Rain. The colors remind me of Easter. Like your table display too. Do you have any straw or wicker baskets? I get them at the Dollar stores and my soaps look so nice in the baskets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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