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Galaxy Girl
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« on: May 17, 2008, 06:01:53 PM »
 Joy!

Hello everyone,

I spent some time browing around a handmade soap stall recently, and it's completed inspired me to have a go.

Can anybody be good enough to recommend a soap making course in or around Kent/London?

Also, would it be cold press that I would start with?

Looking forward to your replies.

Kay
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« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2008, 06:19:03 PM »
Hi Kay and welcome to The Melting Pot  Hi!

I'm not sure about cold processing courses in your area but not everyone who makes soap have necessarily done a course.  Some learn by reading all they can then giving it a go.  However, I realise some people learn better by being shown.  I'm sure there'll be courses in your area but I can't be more detailed than that but have just put my feelers out for you  Wink
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« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2008, 06:27:15 PM »
Hi Kay

Can't help on the course thing, but welcome & I hope you have fun here as well as learning a lot!
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« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2008, 06:37:28 PM »
Melinda Coss does hold some in London - there are London contact details on this page
and Eynsham Soap are in Oxford area which may be too far for you.
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« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2008, 07:33:31 PM »
Sarah Janes also does some in London as well.
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« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2008, 08:48:40 PM »
Hi Girls,

Thanks for the replies, I found the Melinda Cross one and the Eynsham one, and just trying to decide to give it a go without maybe.  Just really difficult to know where to start iykwim.

Kay
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« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2008, 08:50:07 PM »
Ask questions & more questions until you're happy Kay.  Somebody will always jump in with help.
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« Reply #7 on: May 17, 2008, 09:15:48 PM »
I wrote a kind of account of the weekend I lost my soap virginity.  It is in resources on the main site.  It may give you some motivation, you never know  Wink
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« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2008, 10:22:49 PM »
if I can do it anyone can, once I got started I wanted to do it again & again, so beware it'll get yer   Pot   Soapbox
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« Reply #9 on: May 17, 2008, 10:26:59 PM »
But K's not an addict either  Grin
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« Reply #10 on: May 18, 2008, 12:14:00 AM »
If I had more time I would be  Wink   Embarrassed  Roll Eyes Pot
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« Reply #11 on: May 18, 2008, 06:18:42 PM »
I'm not an addict either and I'm never making soap ever, ever again after yesterday.

PS made another batch today. Pot Popcorn
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« Reply #12 on: May 18, 2008, 06:51:25 PM »
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Actually, Jane from Eynsham Soap Company emailed me earlier today.  She explained that she does do courses (hers tend to me more one on one or two students at a time - which can be very beneficial I think) and is based about 5 miles west of Oxford (if that helps you Kay).  She said to have a look on her website.  She said that Melinda runs courses in London and caters for larger groups.  Those details can be found on her website.

I hope that helps you Kay  Smiley
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« Reply #13 on: May 18, 2008, 07:17:39 PM »
Excellent, I will definitely try to get to Eynsham, work allowing.

Actually, I ordered Melinda's book from Amazon last night, plus two other soap ones..........mmm, guess I've started down the road.

Right off to read the account of how you lost your soapy virginity now.

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« Reply #14 on: May 18, 2008, 07:19:01 PM »
lol, trouble is Kay, the road is only one way  >>>  This way to Cosmeholicville  Grin
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