FaithfulScenter Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 So I'm thinking about starting to make soap, and my hubby has been asking for some of this stuff, is this kit reasonable?? http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/ProductDetail.aspx?CatalogID=20&GroupID=846&CategoryID=2287&ProductID=9206&ProductName=Fisherman+Soap+Making+KitAny help is appreciated, TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Melt and Pour or mp soaps are fun and very creative. I couldn't sell that bar for nearly $7.00 though. I use m&p for imbeds in my cp soaps and guest size soaps. Go to wally world and buy silicone Wilton molds(leaves, pumpkins, gingerbread men ect) buy small sizes of crystal clear and white base and a set of 1 oz mp colors and a spritz bottle for your alcohol (gets rid of bubbles) and a microwave to get started. Read the mp forum and have fun. HTHSteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithfulScenter Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 I wasn't really planning on selling, although if I did there is no way I could get $7 a bar either. I'm more looking to make soap for personal use, my hubby got some special soap when he was in Canada that someone had made, that was good for getting rid of the smell on your hands after a day of fishing. I'm assuming that is the same thing. I wonder if there is a recipe for this in the mp soap? I guess I'll go digging!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc26 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I wouldn't buy that kit even as a beginner. Get some 2 pound trays of soap base, some body safe colorant and FO. you don't need pipettes and a hairnet to start out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Wait for the 40% coupon at Michael's or one of the craft stores. They sell M&P soaps & molds. Something to start playing with cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithfulScenter Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 Thanks guys! I found a couple recipes that look pretty promising. DH is allergic to lots of dyes, so it will be nice to make him a soap that won't itch him to death!! I already have some dyes that a friend gave me, and I'm sure some of my FO is body safe, just have to look into it, so I can make some pretty soap too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 (edited) Wait for the 40% coupon at Michael's or one of the craft stores. They sell M&P soaps & molds. Something to start playing with cheaper.To play with that stuff is fine, but my skin hates the craft store MP soaps.This said, the kit's a bit overblown. You don't need a mask, hair net or really even gloves for the MP soap they have in mind.And poppy seeds are TOO SHARP in my opinion. But if you want to try them you can get them in the grocery store.Lime for fish odor I hadn't heard. I though it was anise that was suggested, or lemongrass - I forget which. Edited September 24, 2012 by CareBear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Craft store M&P is fun to play with but the soap suppliers M&P is much nicer soap. I wouldn't buy the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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