kandlekrazy Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 For some reason since the server went down last week, I can't search without getting error messages. I'm sorry if this has been asked before.I want to start making lotions and butters. I have no idea where to begin, so figured I'd go to a supplier site and gather some info...well there are way too many and it's all overwhelming. Can anyone recommend a good site to get supplies at for a beginner? I'm on the West Coast, but don't really care where the supplier is if I can get everything in one place. I figured I'd start with just lotion. Really would love to try soap, but don't have the room right now for curing. TIA!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadryga Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 If you're intending to start from scratch, you could try Majestic Mountain Sage (MMS) at http://thesage.com. TONS of stuff, great prices! They're in UT if I remember right. For the basics, I'd go with MMS.I think Lotioncrafter's also on the west coast? http://www.lotioncrafter.com. A little more advanced goodies, but droolworthy all the same. Fast shipping, good service too!If you'd like to start with a base, Lindsay (Soaper's Workshop) has some awesome ones, and can do custom bases too! Reasonable prices, great customer service and she ships them concentrated. http://www.soapersworkshop.com/store/A really helpful site would be http://www.suppliersbystate.comHope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted October 20, 2007 Author Share Posted October 20, 2007 Thank you for the suggestions. I'll be sure to check out the sites you mentioned. I did try the suppliers by state and that's where I got a bit overwhelmed...and I thought there were alot of candle suppliers! I'm feeling stupid at this point...to bad they don't make kits for dummies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadryga Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Don't feel that way! I was so scared to start, I researched like a madwoman before I started anything! On the bright side, I learned a lot over the years Maybe try narrowing down your "must-haves" for lotions and butters. Well, MMS has tons of awesome oils at good prices, so that's a good place to start. I'm thinking of ordering in some red raspberry seed oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted October 20, 2007 Author Share Posted October 20, 2007 Thanks...and I saw some kits at Lotion Crafter. I like that because it will give me a feel of whether I'd like making this stuff before I spend a ton of $. I thought lotion would be easiest, but I don't think so now! I'm going to try a kit anyway. And if it doesn't work out, I can always buy it from you ladies! All your B & B products always look and sound so nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadryga Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 If you want something easy to start with, try making some whipped shea. No preservatives or emulsification to mess with. A true body butter (not emulsified) or lotion bar would also be easier than lotion.Well, whatever you choose, have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted October 20, 2007 Author Share Posted October 20, 2007 Thanks for all your help, I really appreciate having a starting point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamp_deb Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 I will second Lotioncrafter, I love all of her products. She is super fast shipping and charges exact shipping, which means that if the calculator charges you 7.50 shipping and she can ship it for 6.75 then you get a quick refund of the difference. The formulas in her formulary are super. I think you will be pleased if you order from her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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