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. …
