Haha. I almost always start with gloves. Somehow though, certain things (glue and the like) always have a way of rendering them not only cumbersome but detrimental to the project. Fiberglass resin (even w/out additives) is extremely time sensitive. once the gloves get a bit sticking to them...
Magnesium Hydroxide for (soap) cleaning
I've never even attempted to make soap before but it6 has sparked my curiosity fairly recently and I'll probably be giving it a shot before too long.
Also, I have no formal chemistry education at all (not even hs). But I'm a quick study as needs dictate...