OT Soap making?

scaperchick wrote:


I'm searching around, but there's so much out there and I don't know
which info is the best. Does anyone make these kinds of soaps, and
have any favorite sites or tips? (I'd prefer not to buy any books,
because I want our limited budget to go all towards supplies.) So
far, I have a basic supply list, which is a good place to start, but
haven't seen many good recipes.

Try http://www.pourette.com/

They sell candlemaking supplies, but they do have a full line of
soapmaking stuff as well -- assorted soaps, molds, scents colors, and
what have you.

Their prices are pretty good, too. )

Arondelle
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I was into it for a while. You can go to Michaels, and get a big block of
the basic melt soap for around $8. depending on how many you wish to make,
3-4 of these should do (especially if you wish to buy like 2 regular, and
two of the white.

You *can* use food coloring, but I would invest in the colors that they
have. Buy 2-3 of their colors, and 2-3 scents.

I have their flyer, and if you would like, I would be happy (when I have a
few moments) to send you some of the recipes, where like you put oatmeal/etc
into it.

There is also a recipe for bath salts. VVVVEEEERRRYYY simple, and what I
did was bought jars (like 99cents each - big lots or Michaels), made up the
mixture, and made up gift baskets with a jar and a couple of bars of soap.

You can buy the molds, or you can use simple things from around the house.

I don't know if Joann's has them, but I get a 50% off coupon from them
sometimes, and Michaels generally has a 40% off coupon in the paper (and if
you ask the clerk, and say that you don't have it, they give it to you). So
if you and Hubby go in, like 2 times in a week, you could conceivably get
all 4 at 40% off, then supplies, too.

Microwave isn't hard. yardsale items to nuke the soap, etc. The list they
have in the front (you don't need everything): microwave safe cup, spoons,
microwave, measuring spoons, mixing bowl, wire wisk, drying rack, sharp
knife, food processor (if you want to get into adding fruits/etc into your
soap).

Easy bath salts recipe:
1 cup of Epsom Salts
1 cup of sea or rock salt
food coloring
fragrance

you combine all the ingredients, then put them in an airtight jar and shake
every day for a week.

The book was probably 8.95 (the Design Originals), and makes a GREAT
investment.

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"scaperchick" wrote in message
...
My SO has a large extended family, and it's customary to give a gift
to every one of them at Christmas. We're talking about 30 people. So
we make something different every year because we're much too poor to
buy decent gifts for that many people.

We've done candles, and last year I beaded ornaments. This year, we
were thinking melt-and-pour soaps. I'm not looking to dive into this
as a craft; I just want to be able to make 40-60 nice-looking soaps.
Simple, but not cheesy, if you know what I mean.

I'm searching around, but there's so much out there and I don't know
which info is the best. Does anyone make these kinds of soaps, and
have any favorite sites or tips? (I'd prefer not to buy any books,
because I want our limited budget to go all towards supplies.) So
far, I have a basic supply list, which is a good place to start, but
haven't seen many good recipes.

TIA for any help you can give. We need to get started on this ASAP so
that they'll be ready by XMas!

On Sun, 21 Sep 2003 15:36:56 -0700, "meijhana"
wrote:

I was into it for a while. You can go to Michaels, and get a big block of
the basic melt soap for around $8. depending on how many you wish to make,
3-4 of these should do (especially if you wish to buy like 2 regular, and
two of the white.

You *can* use food coloring, but I would invest in the colors that they
have. Buy 2-3 of their colors, and 2-3 scents.

I have their flyer, and if you would like, I would be happy (when I have a
few moments) to send you some of the recipes, where like you put oatmeal/etc
into it.

Woo! Thank you for the great info, and I would love to have the
recipes, thank you! Also, thanks for the recipe for bath salts - we
were actually thinking of adding salts as an adjunct.

Saved and printed!

On Mon, 22 Sep 2003 11:44:55 -0400, scaperchick
wrote:


Woo! Thank you for the great info, and I would love to have the
recipes, thank you! Also, thanks for the recipe for bath salts - we
were actually thinking of adding salts as an adjunct.

Be sure to post them on the group, so we can all have them. I've been
thinking about making some soaps, too!

Jewitch

We also used the luffa sponges to make the soap. You wrap the sponges with
plastic wrap and then wrap with duct tape covering all but the top. You
pour your soap liquid mix in the top and fill all the way. Keep the sponge
upright by putting it is a tall glass. When it cools, you take off the wrap
and you have a soap filled luffa. I found the sponges cheaper at the
grocery than at Michaels. about half. You can cut the sponges in to
sections but make them at least 3" long and don't cut length wise.
Susan W

"scaperchick" wrote in message
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On Sun, 21 Sep 2003 15:36:56 -0700, "meijhana"
wrote:

I was into it for a while. You can go to Michaels, and get a big block
of
the basic melt soap for around $8. depending on how many you wish to
make,
3-4 of these should do (especially if you wish to buy like 2 regular, and
two of the white.

You *can* use food coloring, but I would invest in the colors that they
have. Buy 2-3 of their colors, and 2-3 scents.

I have their flyer, and if you would like, I would be happy (when I have
a
few moments) to send you some of the recipes, where like you put
oatmeal/etc
into it.

Woo! Thank you for the great info, and I would love to have the
recipes, thank you! Also, thanks for the recipe for bath salts - we
were actually thinking of adding salts as an adjunct.

Saved and printed!

On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 13:38:42 GMT, "Steve & Susan Wright"
wrote:

We also used the luffa sponges to make the soap. You wrap the sponges with
plastic wrap and then wrap with duct tape covering all but the top. You
pour your soap liquid mix in the top and fill all the way. Keep the sponge
upright by putting it is a tall glass. When it cools, you take off the wrap
and you have a soap filled luffa. I found the sponges cheaper at the
grocery than at Michaels. about half. You can cut the sponges in to
sections but make them at least 3" long and don't cut length wise.

What an interesting, creative idea! Thank you!

Not mine own, Home Matters!
Susan W

"scaperchick" wrote in message
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On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 13:38:42 GMT, "Steve & Susan Wright"
wrote:

We also used the luffa sponges to make the soap. You wrap the sponges
with
plastic wrap and then wrap with duct tape covering all but the top. You
pour your soap liquid mix in the top and fill all the way. Keep the
sponge
upright by putting it is a tall glass. When it cools, you take off the
wrap
and you have a soap filled luffa. I found the sponges cheaper at the
grocery than at Michaels. about half. You can cut the sponges in to
sections but make them at least 3" long and don't cut length wise.

What an interesting, creative idea! Thank you!

My daughter makes them. I haven't done it, but hubby helps her with it.
They get the soap that you can melt in the microwave. We watch for Michaels
coupons or sometimes it's on sale at Michaels or Hobby Lobby for 50% off.
The bath salts look really easy too and are verry pretty in a little jar.

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"scaperchick" wrote in message
...
My SO has a large extended family, and it's customary to give a gift
to every one of them at Christmas. We're talking about 30 people. So
we make something different every year because we're much too poor to
buy decent gifts for that many people.

We've done candles, and last year I beaded ornaments. This year, we
were thinking melt-and-pour soaps. I'm not looking to dive into this
as a craft; I just want to be able to make 40-60 nice-looking soaps.
Simple, but not cheesy, if you know what I mean.

I'm searching around, but there's so much out there and I don't know
which info is the best. Does anyone make these kinds of soaps, and
have any favorite sites or tips? (I'd prefer not to buy any books,
because I want our limited budget to go all towards supplies.) So
far, I have a basic supply list, which is a good place to start, but
haven't seen many good recipes.

TIA for any help you can give. We need to get started on this ASAP so
that they'll be ready by XMas!

I found some terrific books on soap making (from scratch) in our local
library. It was in the craft section. Never made any, I decided I needed
another craft like I need a hole in the head!! LOL

--
Marisa (AU)
ESBC
www.galleryvittoria.com

On Sun, 21 Sep 2003 18:06:58 GMT, Arondelle
wrote:

Try http://www.pourette.com/

They sell candlemaking supplies, but they do have a full line of
soapmaking stuff as well -- assorted soaps, molds, scents colors, and
what have you.

Thanks, Arondelle! I'll check them out.