Texas connections for CP Soap Supplies?

[JulianaLeo]

Hi again, I've recently joined and am really starting out - don't exactly have much in the way of supplies - so between researching and finding places to order some - I am needing Help!

Why do you go to get oils/butters/sod.hyd....locally?

Any help would be appreciated. :undecided I'm not trying to be competitive, I'm to new to even consider going into business. But for starters, I am trying to save some money so I don't have to mail order stuff - shipping is high...and my quantities are to small to make a dent in saving shipping fees.

ALSO - would love to know any other CP soapmakers who live in the Texas area.

Just what this area needs is another soapmaker, right? Just kidding...I just have always wanted to try this, and take this 'learned' Craft with me, when I finally move back to Pennsylvania. I'm in the learning stages - and figure it will take me a year to perfect. This way I'm not going crazy trying to find something to do... My space is limited - but I will invest in buying Bulk - slowly.

Thanks to anyone who's listening.

Jules:tiptoe:

[ChrisR]

http://www.starrvillesoapsupplies.com/soap.html

http://www.kelseiscreations.com/

http://www.ellensessentials.com/bathbomb.htm

Here's a few that may help!!

[sudsnwicks]

http://www.bittercreeksouth.com/ is also in TX.

[JulianaLeo]

Maybe I'm on the wrong message board - should have been in the business section?...and if I am, I apologize for that.

Seems nobody was replying...must be top secret stuff, right?

Thank you for taking the time to drop me those websites.

It isn't always easy doing a search for companies with Search Engines -

so you have saved me some headaches...

Actually, being online for hours doing research is a bit of a luxury, isn't it. I for one don't have that kind of time, and I know you don't either. THAT is why I'm grateful for the help.

I know when I was in the candle making side of things, I made sure to help those who needed it...even if it meant they could steal my own ideas. Trust me, I've been on both sides of the fence.

I'm sure that I will PASS THIS HELP FORWARD when the times comes.

Jules

[damsels_creations]

Depending on where you are at I think that To Die for Soaps will have some of the supplies you will need. They recently moved thier shop so I don't know where they are located at now. :undecidedBut I haven't had to order any sodium hydroxide(lye) in a while.

Runnin low so I guess I will need to look em up and see where they are at

:tiptoe: gonna go have a look around. and Welcome,

Some oils you can get at the local grocers so check there to.

[Bunny]

There's also www.onederbar.com

[TexasBrat]

Depending on where you are at I think that To Die for Soaps will have some of the supplies you will need. They recently moved thier shop so I don't know where they are located at now.

They moved their store location to a different place and you have to place your order on the internet and they charge you a $5.00 pick up fee. They on longer sell lye either.

I am in need of some lye too and the last time I talked to One Der Bar I was told they would be getting some in. I buy my soaping oils from there, I drove all the way to South Austin to get it, but he said next time he would meet me half way, near Steiner Ranch.

Here is another one and I believe she lives in Steiner too. http://www.texasnaturalsupply.com/

[JulianaLeo]

found another one, though it's out of state - prices are decent...

http://www.chemistrystore.com/Sodium_Hydroxide.htm

http://www.soaperschoice.com/ Columbus Foods

now that's what I'm talking about...

[damsels_creations]

They moved their store location to a different place and you have to place your order on the internet and they charge you a $5.00 pick up fee. They on longer sell lye either.

I am in need of some lye too and the last time I talked to One Der Bar I was told they would be getting some in. I buy my soaping oils from there, I drove all the way to South Austin to get it, but he said next time he would meet me half way, near Steiner Ranch.

Here is another one and I believe she lives in Steiner too. http://www.texasnaturalsupply.com/

Thanks Texasbrat I knew they were going to move but not about the rest of it.Guess I will be lookin for lye also.

[CareBear]

for lye, try mysticsupply.com. It's not in TX, but there is no shipping charge for lye (at least on the 25#).

[Kaybee23]

Don't know where you are at when you say local, but here are a couple close to me.

www.tayloredconcepts.com - in Dallas

www.suppliesbystar.com - in Benbrook

[Ann M]

You can buy lye at Lowes. It is called Roebic and is in the plumbing supplies. You can check online to see if your local store carries it. It's about $7.50 for 2 lbs.

Ann M