Good morning from Long Island, NY! Hey everybody, I have taken the advice given and limited myself to simple soap recipes and one soaping process. I started with hot process at the end of May (I waited for the Mercury retrograde to be over) and have 4 batches under my belt. I’ve been handing out samples to friends and family to test. I think I’m going to be overwhelmed with soap curing all over the place. Lol I’m ready to invest in this craft and will be researching this weekend. I thought I would throw this out here too. Is there a big difference between a silicone lined wood mold and just a silicone mold? Which do you prefer? What do you think about adding butters like shea and mango? Should I bother since it’s being rinsed off? Save it for after bath use? I have family with eczema and psoriasis. My original goal was making simple, fragrance free for them. However, I am now liking this too much and want to try making all the soaps. All tips are appreciated.