Soap Making & Bath Products
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Owner: Eve Packet | 9 members | Arts & Humanities
Cold process, hot process, and melt-and-pour soap making. Essential oils, colorants, molds, and curing. Make beautiful handmade soap for gifts or business!
Eve Packet
Selling soap at craft fairs
Dec 16, 2025 6:35 pm
Started selling my handmade soap at the local farmers market. $5 per bar, $30 in supplies makes 20 bars. Great margins!
Avtoservis_hnei
Dec 20, 2025 3:35 am
I had the opposite experience actually. For me it was completely different.
Frank Okonkwo
Dec 22, 2025 11:35 am
My two cents: start simple and build from there. Dont overcomplicate it.
Eve Packet
Dec 23, 2025 3:35 am
My neighbor told me the same thing last week. Must be legit.
Frank Okonkwo
Dec 23, 2025 6:35 am
I am bookmarking, printing, AND saving this to a floppy. Too good to lose.
Eve Packet
Essential oil blends for soap
Oct 8, 2025 8:35 am
Lavender-tea tree for calming, peppermint-eucalyptus for energizing. Fragrance load is 3-5% of total oils.
Avtoservis_hnei
Oct 8, 2025 11:35 pm
I made every mistake in this thread before finding it. Wish I had read it sooner.
Frank Okonkwo
Oct 11, 2025 10:35 pm
This is exactly the kind of straight talk I come here for. No fluff, just help.
Avtoservis_hnei
Oct 14, 2025 9:35 am
Printing this out and putting it on my desk. Such helpful info!
Eve Packet
Oct 15, 2025 1:35 am
My results were slightly different but in the same ballpark. Good advice overall.
Avtoservis_hnei
Cold process soap for beginners
Sep 1, 2025 10:35 pm
Olive oil, coconut oil, lye, and water. The basic recipe that every soap maker starts with. Safety precautions inside.
Eve Packet
Sep 5, 2025 11:35 am
First post here after lurking forever. This community seems really friendly.
Frank Okonkwo
Sep 7, 2025 1:35 am
Showed this to my study group and we all learned something. Thanks for posting!
Frank Okonkwo
Swirl techniques
Aug 29, 2025 9:35 am
In-the-pot swirl, hanger swirl, and drop swirl. Each creates different patterns. Practice with contrasting colors.
Eve Packet
Aug 31, 2025 12:35 am
I created a FAQ document based on this discussion. Happy to share if anyone wants it.
Frank Okonkwo
Sep 1, 2025 10:35 pm
Honestly this should be in the FAQ. Beginners ask this every single week.
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