I use a small water distiller that I bought on Amazon. It takes about 4 hours to render one gallon of water. I have very hard well water and live 100 miles from town so this has been a godsend to be able to make it at home.
I hear ya! My friend that taught me was disabled also and that is how I got involved. She needed someone to learn how to make the soap that she had built up a client base for and I was eager to learn. She has moved away now so I was really nervous about continuing w/o her to help me. We still...
Wow what beautiful soaps! I love the way you define the process too. I love this group and I have so much to learn and am really excited about this new to me craft. I am so thankful to all of you that share your experience and support to us newcomers. I also like other crafts too such as...
I hope to be able to sell a few of my soaps too, mostly to my local area. A friend of mine received a bar of felted soap as a gift and we liked the look so I googled how to felt soap. I am excited to try this.
I have never tried melt and pour. The lady that taught me made cp all the time. I am glad you like crafts because you will never be bored doing crafts! I love being able to give away great products that I have made myself. Hope you continue crafting even when you get well. I am going to try...
You are gonna love it! This site is so full of helpful information and support. I find myself reading something here everyday. The confidence will build with experience I hope. (Lol) Keep us posted and best of luck to you.
I have been reading books, post, forums and watching videos on the art of making soap. I even had an experienced soaper show me how to do it. I finally took the plunge and made my first batch of soap night before last! I am so excited and can hardly wait to make more. Thanks to all of you that...
Hi everyone and thanks for having me. I have a friend who has been making and selling CP soaps for years but her health has deteriorated to the point that she can no longer make the soaps. She has graciously been teaching this wonderful craft to me and I am learning so much. I research so that I...