CareBear Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 OK, I really don't have the time, cause I'm working out my bath bombs and struggling with my solid lotions - but I"d LOVE to give soap a try. M&P sounds ok, but so many of the CP stuff you guys do really wows me. Do you think it best to start with M&P, or can I jump right in to CP? I'm not expecting perfect results, but something with a fun scent that doesn't kill my dry skin would be delightful (and Christmas is coming....) Advice, please..thanks, Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 I jumped right into CPOP, which is cold process oven process. Which is CP, but instead of covering up the soap and wrapping it up in towels and blankets to get it to gel, you put it in a slightly warm oven. I have only been soaping since last January, and I have to give you 3 words of warning, IT IS ADDICTING! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoyKandles Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Kerry:Can I ask how long you put the soap into the warm (170 degrees?) oven? For about 2 hours?? I'm thinking of trying my hand at CP soap and I'm gathering information. It takes less time to cure after you've had it in the oven, right? Thanks for your help!Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted June 2, 2006 Author Share Posted June 2, 2006 I know less than you Susan, but I did find this... http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1048&highlight=cp+soap+ovenwe can take the leap together! good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 In the beginning, I put it in the 170 degree oven for 2 hours, then I backed it down to 1 hour. With my batches, they usually start gelling in about an hour. So after an hour, I shut off the oven and leave it in there overnight. Mine are usually firm enough the next morning to cut, if I do a batch that afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Sure you can jump into CP as long as you read up on a lot of what to do and having someone mentor you is great too. I couldn't have gotten through a lot of first batches of anything without Shutterbug and Sherie and Janis and Carrie and Hawaiian Sun and CindyM and Robin's pictorial of the process and so many other people on here and other boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiansun Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Sure you can jump into CP as long as you read up on a lot of what to do and having someone mentor you is great too. I couldn't have gotten through a lot of first batches of anything without Shutterbug and Sherie and Janis and Carrie and Hawaiian Sun and CindyM and Robin's pictorial of the process and so many other people on here and other boards. Aww Julie we learned together and it was fun. I've only made 4 batches and trying to get the freakin hang of swirling. I started with M&P then went to CP, which I'm still learning , both are fun M&P you can get creative and there are different kinds of molds you can use. CP is great cause it was all from scratch. Scary and challanging at the same time. I get a rush when I do CP. And as the ladies above said soaping is addicting. Good luck you'll be hooked which ever way you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwahlton Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Sure you can jump into CP as long as you read up on a lot of what to do and having someone mentor you is great too. I couldn't have gotten through a lot of first batches of anything without Shutterbug and Sherie and Janis and Carrie and Hawaiian Sun and CindyM and Robin's pictorial of the process and so many other people on here and other boards.That's what I was going to say. Don't "jump right in" to CP until you do your research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted June 2, 2006 Author Share Posted June 2, 2006 That's what I was going to say. Don't "jump right in" to CP until you do your research.I promise :highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwahlton Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 I promise :highfive:You've got a great resource of people here. Use us. We all remember our first batch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Carol, I can Help you with CP and even lend you a mold. Catch is, you have to teach me how to make bathbombs, LOL. Is that a deal?e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted June 5, 2006 Author Share Posted June 5, 2006 Deal, but I'm still perfecting my art! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokymountainraine Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 I think starting with cp or m&p either one is great. They are kind of like talking about apples and oranges if you know what I mean. I want to recommend the Kathy Miller soap web site if you are going to try cp soap. She has so much information for beginner soapers. It is really great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Carol you will still have to do all the research and Millersoap is a great place to start. As a bonus, I can teach you how to line a wooden mold too. I'm a pro at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 You've got a great resource of people here. Use us. We all remember our first batchSpeak for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootie04 Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 I started out with CP and Goatmilk soap was my FIRST batch. I still have a bar of it. BUT I read everysingle page on the soapdish before I attempted CP. I was scared to death at first but after the first couple of batches I felt better. Oh and I had the puter on and the Dish up while I was making the soap and a few of the ladies were there if I needed them. you will have fun making soap and it IS addicting!!Patricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwahlton Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Speak for yourself. :p I read the millers site for months. Then I went on a "play date" with someone in town and she showed me how to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other melissa Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 I personally don't see the benefit of starting with MP. The processes are so different that I don't think knowing how to do one will help with learning to do the other. Of course, this is coming from someone who has a much easier time with CP. I can't make a nice, let alone beautiful log of MP to save my life, lol. I do recommend playing with both. One can never know too many ways to make soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted June 5, 2006 Author Share Posted June 5, 2006 I personally don't see the benefit of starting with MP. The processes are so different that I don't think knowing how to do one will help with learning to do the other. That's kinda what I was thinking, but then I thought - gee I should (a) start with the "easiest" and ( know the whole range (if that is possible).Hmmmmm. I think you will be seeing more of me soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I read the millers site for months. Then I went on a "play date" with someone in town and she showed me how to do it.Hey, J, Arwensage is coming over tomorrow and I'm going to show her how to make GM soap! How cool is THAT? :highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singleyellowrose Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 You've got a great resource of people here. Use us. We all remember our first batchTis true. But my first batch.. Since 5% superfat would be great for the skin... i figured 10% would be even better!:rolleyes2 And it was.. after 8 months of curing... it was fine!I don't recommend it though.. took 2 months to get it outta the mold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other melissa Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Since 5% superfat would be great for the skin... i figured 10% would be even better!:laugh2:Couldn't help but laugh when I saw this. That sounds so much like my thought process when first soaping! lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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