psfponies Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Hi I am wanting to start making soap but I am not sure where to even start. And anyone suggest what would be best for a beginner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singleyellowrose Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 http://www.millersoap.com/This is a good place to start and understand. You will be doing alot of reading and re reading and searching. If there is something you don't understand, post a question. We will help the best way we can.FYI: It's addicting!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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candlemama Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I'm also new to soap making and took the plunge about a month ago or so. I have about 8 batches under my belt now. I started by reading, reading, reading... There are tons of threads on this forum for beginners, as well as some good tutorials in the tutorial section. I am having so much fun, and I have more soap than I know what to do with! Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulougirl Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 lol That's becoming my problem too Candlemama! hehe Once ya start, it's hard to stop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singleyellowrose Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Remember there are women's shelters in most areas that would be greatful for donations. Even check with some churches to see if they know of anyone in need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulougirl Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Great idea singleyellowrose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psfponies Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 I found a supplier in my area that offers classing on cold press soap making so I signed up cant wait..........Kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singleyellowrose Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Where are you located at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psfponies Posted June 17, 2010 Author Share Posted June 17, 2010 near Sacramento California Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkentert Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Hi I am wanting to start making soap but I am not sure where to even start. And anyone suggest what would be best for a beginner.You can check out my website - http://www.colormekevin.com/soapI don't sell anything there, and I haven't redone the site in YEARS (I'm going to put up a new, more updated how to guide soon, as well as some videos - the site was made when I was a bit more of a newbie without the experience I now have) but if you click soapmaking 101, there is a step by step with pictures.I'll put up some recipes within the next couple weeks to.Also, get Susan Miller Cavitch's 2 books on soap making - you can get them at any bookstore, or on amazon. They're AMAZING for a first time soaper, or someone who's advanced.Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkentert Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I'm also new to soap making and took the plunge about a month ago or so. I have about 8 batches under my belt now. I started by reading, reading, reading... There are tons of threads on this forum for beginners, as well as some good tutorials in the tutorial section. I am having so much fun, and I have more soap than I know what to do with! Good luck.Be very careful if you start making goat's milk soaps.....they're more work, but you'll be soooo addicted to them you'll find yourself making them non-stop. you'll become a slave to the milksoaps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlemama Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Be very careful if you start making goat's milk soaps.....they're more work, but you'll be soooo addicted to them you'll find yourself making them non-stop. you'll become a slave to the milksoaps!Uh, oh... already tried a GM batch a couple of weeks ago. They're curing right now, so I won't get my grubby little hands on them for another month to test them out! I made a higher OO recipe for my baby boys and scented it Baby from WSP. They're FUGLY soaps because they gelled part way. Ugly brown in the middle, and more yellow-cream on outside with some blue marbling. Next time, I'll throw the batch in the fridge to keep them from gelling.Have you tried any other milks? I've read good things about heavy cream, buttermilk and coconut milk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkentert Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Have you tried any other milks? I've read good things about heavy cream, buttermilk and coconut milk.I've only used goat milk. It's SOOOOO amazing, I figure why bother with anything else. Plus, I feel it has a nicer "ring" to it to say goat milk & honey, rather than "heavy whipping cream & Honey" Though I can see the whipping cream making a nice soap - I'd be nervous of the cream tracing before it ever even got to the oils.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Congrats on the mils soap Candlemama. I have never found milk soaps to be more work. I make a 3 milk soap with goat milk, buttermilk and coconut milk that's not any harder to make than any other soap. Now, IMO, a soap that's a PITB to make is Pinetar but I still would not say its harder. That's my #1 selling soap too - of course since its such a PITB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovelyLathers Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 I have to agree with Merideth milks soaps done correctly are not that hard but pine tar is a pain to make and the smell is not pleasant either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psfponies Posted June 18, 2010 Author Share Posted June 18, 2010 You can check out my website - http://www.colormekevin.com/soapI don't sell anything there, and I haven't redone the site in YEARS (I'm going to put up a new, more updated how to guide soon, as well as some videos - the site was made when I was a bit more of a newbie without the experience I now have) but if you click soapmaking 101, there is a step by step with pictures.I'll put up some recipes within the next couple weeks to.Also, get Susan Miller Cavitch's 2 books on soap making - you can get them at any bookstore, or on amazon. They're AMAZING for a first time soaper, or someone who's advanced.Hope that helps.Great site had lots of helpful info...Kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkentert Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Great site had lots of helpful info...KayThanks Kay-It's a work in progress. Doesn't get the attention it deserves, but I hope to put a lot of work into it soon.Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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