Hello all

Just came across this board and it looks FAB!

Always wanted to make hand made products such as soaps, bath salts etc.  I had a go at making some soap, but I don't think it came out that well. 

Can anyone recommend a good book which covers all the basics and tells you about the legal side of things?  I've looked at a course which is £155 and it's home study.

any thoughts?

Hello Liza (do you insist on the Rose as well)

There's lots of information around on this forum and on the Main site (you need to log in there separately) so take a good look and ask questions here before you decide on the course - sorry there isn't a FAQ for the Forum (nobody's had time to compile one!!).

Hi Liza-Rose
I started making soap in January & my recommendation is to read, read & read some more.  It makes it easier once you actually start.  Thats just me though, I like to be organised & prepared & even then I've made soap unscented because I forgot to put out the eo's  
But most of all, enjoy yourself, I love it    

 

Welcome & I hope you enjoy it here. 

There are lots of very talented & knowledgeable people here who are only to glad too help out so ask away and they'll be sure to give you a hand.

Oh, and I hope you have fun & a bit of a giggle while you're learning too. 

Thanks for the warm welcome, my name is Liza, but if I managed to make and produce hand made products it would be Liza-Rose (the rose being my middle name)

Hi de hi Liza  

A big welcome to you.  Don't worry about little oopsies with your products, they are the best lessons you could ever have.  Jojo has written a few very funny poems about the odd little hiccups with her 'croaps' (guess how that name came about  ).  The forum and the main site is very much member-led so do have a good look around and if you have any suggestions, just give us a yell  

Can't wait to hear about your new creations (and do read 'A Funny Soap Tale' on the main site - it throws a whole new light on soaping) and keep posting, there are more boards that will open up to you as your post numbers go up  

Welcome again  

Hi Liza Rose
play away! practice makes perfect and all of that
am sure you will learn and grow loads on the forum
lots of inspiration, info and people to assist along the way

Hi Liza!  Welcome and hope you enjoy yourself in your ventures.  Lots of trail and error is normally the way to go..  gosh the stuff I've wasted already!  Have fun and see you around.

Hi Liza and welome! There is a lot of advice, support and fun here, I am sure you will love it 

Hello 

hello !!!!

it's lots of fun on here ! 

 

I thought you were busy packing!

 

i thought you were working !!!!!