Do you enjoy making homemade soap?
By mcc371
@mcc371 (918)
United States
10 responses
@brightbird (64)
• United States
8 Feb 07
I've made 4 batches of cold process soap (with lye) so far. I think its a really fun hobby and I would like to start selling it but not sure how to go about it. Does anyone sell their soap?
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@brightbird (64)
• United States
10 Feb 07
Thanks for the suggestions! I was really afraid of lye too but if your careful and follow instructions its safe and fun.
@beckyomg1 (6756)
• United States
2 Dec 06
i wish that i could make homeaded, i think that it would taste so much better then the store bought. I know my mom really makes good homeade soup. but i did not get that cooking gene.
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@ineedaname (957)
• United States
10 Dec 06
LOL!!! That was funny! I am thinking about trying it out. My kids think it would be fun to make soaps!! Does it cost a lot to start out making soaps?
@mcc371 (918)
• United States
28 Jan 07
It is very simple to make your own soaps, They are so pretty and the scents & colors are the ones you choose. I have given them mostly as gifts and sold a few here and there.
The internet is a great place to do some research. If you have a Hobby Lobby or other craft store near by you can go there and see the supplies. Fair Warning though. It is an addictive hobby, and your friends & family will love you for it.
@omgsmellthis (27)
• United States
1 Feb 07
I LOVE IT! I do fairs...here and there, but I really can't stand taking it down & setting it up. So for the most part, I'm bending over backward to get my internet sales where I want them to be.
Just started making liquid soap, now that stuff is WONDERFUL
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@mcc371 (918)
• United States
5 Feb 07
I know the feeling, it is alot of work to set up a booth and if the sales aren't there it makes it worse. I have made lots with my soaps and given away lots too. I wish you the best of luck with your online marketing, that is a great idea. I haven't gotten into the liquid soap yet, I bet it is wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
@mcc371 (918)
• United States
28 Jan 07
I make different ones like the small scented color soaps you display in the bath, Bar soaps for the shower and I have made some bath salts to bathe with. None of my soaps are liquid. I make the melt and pour one like you get from Hobby Lobby, I would like some day to make my own from scratch but I am afraid of the lye so for now the hobby continues the easy way.
