Cost effective?

[whisks]

having been frugal for most of my life, i decided to go all out after i made a few batches of soap. as far as hobbies go, it is quite inexpensive compared to painting/learning a musical instrument/travelling, and now i have so many bits and pieces, i haven't got so many bits to buy. it's cost effective as a gift and provides endless hours of pleasure (and therapy, as mentioned earlier). my other indulgence is baking, and i don't mind spending on that either because the end product is so much more superior than that available commercially.

 

[soapbuddy]

My answer is it can be....
Once you start buying your soapmaking oils in large buckets and your lye by 50 lb.. bags, your cost will go down.

 

[Zyk]

My best source of info so far is here on the net. My library lacks in the soap making department for books. I am liking DIY projects and I hope to add this to my list. Its a great stress relief with any project I undertake. And stops me from being stagnet and keeps me learning new things.

 

[saltydog]

CAUTION: Soap making can be addictive and take over your house, your dreams, your wallet and your life. I know this because I am a soap addict!

hehehe...this is me.

Omgosh, me too. I should be cooking my husbands birthday dinner right now, ..but instead, here I am..