I was practicing my presentation for the Handcrafted Soap and Cosmetic conference and my phone rang. The woman who called said her name was Deborah and she purchased my soaps at a garage sale. She wanted to know if I still made them. I had a split second to choose. Be upset or be grateful. …
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Many years ago, I took a book out of the library and taught myself how to make soap. It became a unique hobby I enjoyed. The internet was not popular and I didn't know anyone else who did this. I made soap for family and friends a few times a year. I would go months without making soap. …
Why Soap? When I meet someone for the first time, I am usually asked "How did you get interested in making soap?" It's a hard question to answer. I've always been interested in "things" science, and making soap is science. I was intrigued by the idea that you can take two totally different things, oil and a base, and make a completely …
Soap Conference Day 3 My last email to my friends about the conference. Hi Everyone, I have mixed feelings. I'm sad to leave but anxious to get home. More workshops today, fun stuff like advanced swirling and making milk soaps, and then some more technical/chemical stuff (stop rolling your eyes, I will spare you the details) By far …
Soap Conference Day 2 Here is the email to my friends of my second day at the Soap Conference. Hi All, The day starts out great. It ends even better. …
