msboss Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I've worked with wax for years but now I'd like to try my hand at soap making with a decent, all inclusive starter kit (if there is such a thing). Any recommendations?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudMarineMom Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I assume you mean CP soap?Soap Making Resource has several kits available. I use this supplier and have been very happy with the quality of ingredients.http://www.soap-making-resource.com/soap-making-kits.htmlOf course, Brambleberry has a couple of kits as well. Another great supplier.http://www.brambleberry.com/Soap-Kits-C127.aspxI don't think any of the kits come with lye. If you are just wanting to try your hand at soap making, you can pick up some simple ingredients at Walmart or grocery store. You can make a nice soap with just Olive Oil, Coconut Oil and Great Value Shortening or Crisco or Lard. Lye can be found at Ace Hardware, it's labeled as a drain cleaner but is 100% sodium hydroxide or sometimes Home Depot or Lowe's carries it. Also, make sure you get familiar with SoapCalc.You will love making soap!! J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msboss Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 I appreciate your input Going to check out those links; Thanks so much J! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kforbs126 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I just did one from essential depot and it comes with a really nice reusable silicone mold. It comes with everything you need including lye.http://www.essentialdepot.com/servlet/the-560/Bonnie's-Triple-Butter--dsh-/Detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudMarineMom Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 (edited) I forgot about them, Essential Depot is also an excellent source. However, their website is down for major maintenance. Looks like the won't be back online until 3/24. Edited March 3, 2014 by ProudMarineMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kforbs126 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Looks like 3/4 lol I read 3/24 and almost had a heart attack as I was going to place an order today and want to do it asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudMarineMom Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I swear it said 3/24 earlier and was thinking that was a really long update. So, either my eyes looked at it wrong or the page was incorrect earlier. Glad that it's just until tomorrow. Sorry, didn't mean to cause a panic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Essential Depot is very reliable and Steve at Soap Making Resource will do somersaults to make you happy. I have both the silicone loaf molds from Essential and a small acrylic mold from Resource-both are great and reasonably priced. Soaping will take your shop over and your pocketbook in the blink of an eye. You can get what you need locally (lard, coconut oil, olive oil) and make a mold out of a shoe box lined with wax paper and get your lye from Lowes. Just remember to wear gloves, goggles and old clothes when working with lye. My shop is stacked with soap molds, colorations, fragrances, oils, butters and that's just the tip of the ice berg. There are a lot of good videos on Youtube for direction and tons of threads to read about all things soap. You're going to love it but hate yourself in the morning.CheersSteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msboss Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 Thank you!!I just did one from essential depot and it comes with a really nice reusable silicone mold. It comes with everything you need including lye.http://www.essentialdepot.com/servlet/the-560/Bonnie's-Triple-Butter--dsh-/Detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msboss Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 Thanks Steve! I know I'm going to love it...my hubbby, probably no so much Essential Depot is very reliable and Steve at Soap Making Resource will do somersaults to make you happy. I have both the silicone loaf molds from Essential and a small acrylic mold from Resource-both are great and reasonably priced. Soaping will take your shop over and your pocketbook in the blink of an eye. You can get what you need locally (lard, coconut oil, olive oil) and make a mold out of a shoe box lined with wax paper and get your lye from Lowes. Just remember to wear gloves, goggles and old clothes when working with lye. My shop is stacked with soap molds, colorations, fragrances, oils, butters and that's just the tip of the ice berg. There are a lot of good videos on Youtube for direction and tons of threads to read about all things soap. You're going to love it but hate yourself in the morning.CheersSteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozyaromas Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Brambleberry makes very nice soap making kits and yes the lye is included in the kits as well. Once you start you will get addicted.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msboss Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Thank you! Brambleberry makes very nice soap making kits and yes the lye is included in the kits as well. Once you start you will get addicted.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerywren Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 As someone else mentioned, get familiar with SoapCalc or the soap calculator at http://thesage.com . I always run new, untried, printed recipes through a soap calculator because, despite a reliable source, typos can and do happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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