Ebsy, you can get some  nice molds there, but nobody wants to spill the beans and tell me their manufacturer that they import from - understandably of course!  but it would make life sooo much easier if i could twist an arm and get the info.   they have to be coming in from China... only leads i can find so far.  But hey - nice to have you on our board!

Hiya wolf, just had a peek - not exactly on the cheap side, but some pretty nice boxes there!  will shoot off an enquiry to them!  Ta for the link  much appreciated.

As for freecycle, I set up the local one here in Dorset! So am very familiar with that, But it not great for soucing a continuous supply of a product!!

RENS - YOU set up the freecycle - that is some feat - well done you!
Ta for the links, will look at them now and send off some enquiry emails. 
any others welcome as well !

oohhh  -  pretty pretty - LIKE Nashville one!

 My router is broken, Sky thought it was a software fault, so they sent a disc with new software on, which didnt work, so now im waiting for a new router. Im normally a real chatterbox, but using my phone to post isnt easy.

No, you misunderstood, I only set up the local group !!!

Hi Scribe and Welcome  :buttrf:!!! I love mad hatters BTW - I was on a similar whirlwind when started soaping LOL  :mwaha:! Life is too short right?

I think it is a brilliant idea and I can only back up the packaging bit. Soap boxes, pillow boxes, labels, raffia, ribbons etc...


Will be following your updates! Keep whirling  !

Zizi

What is your current business Scribe? Sounds intriguing!  By the way, if no-o ne has mentioned it we demand like photos so if you want to post piccies of the M&P you did that would be great!

Hello Scribe and welcome to the group. Dont forget the candlemakers amongst us also need supplies,again particularly in the packaging department

Hmm, a one day wonder, maybe?

Eire

Please keep the forum rules regarding advertising and suppliers in mind with this venture:

http://www.forum.fresholi.co.uk/index.php/topic,7.0.html

hello all. sorry been frantically sourcing goods since last chatted, and have found so many cool ideas, and then sourcing the leads on the items.  head is aching with all the info.

Sorry about forum rules Kestrel - but in defense trying to get something together for all of us, and the products will not infringe on fresholi lines - promise.

I have decided on a name - The Soap Makers Handbasket - whadayathink peeps?

And will do best to incorporate for candle makers and cosmetic people as well.  Just cannot stock everything in one go - the banks are not lending remember!!!!

Concentrating on moulds, cutters and packaging for now - will let you know when website goes live, and will probably start off with images of goodies and ask for votes on if you like it or not - then i know demand and order qty ideas!

How's that for making you all take part ?   

Hi zizi, thanks for the grate words of encouragement.  BB is going to be approached for items to bring out - on the list of to do with phone calls scheduled.  Monday off collecting special wood to make moulds with - will try a sample and have to test it with my own home made efforts first!

Hi Suzanne, currently work in international IT contracting resourcing, my office is in my conservatory, bit cold in winter but magic in summer!  But recruitment is suffering in the int. market now - visa issues so now is the time to spread my wings a bit and add to my portfolio a bit.  I really dont wanna be a full blown recruitment agent - so a sideways step sounds like a plan.

It's either this, or home made wine and jams - anyone fancy elderflower jelly for their morning toast?!!  or some rosehip wine for the evening tipple?