East Coast Soap Making Kits?

[Ryan Delayes]

Hi,

I’m an aspiring soapmaker and I’ve been scouring the internet for soapmaking kits of ANY kind (beginner or otherwise), and it seems like every single supplier of soapmaking kits is on the west coast. Because of this, shipping is $15+ on top of a kit that already costs around $50, and I can’t pay that much. Does anyone have any suggestions for kits from east coast suppliers (or shopping lists from east coast suppliers that would add up to around the same cost as a kit)?

 

[Lin19687]

Do you mean CP or MP kits?
I know Michaels has a MP kit if you are looking for that.
But I don't know one of CP/HP making

 

[dixiedragon]

Brambleberry offers beginner's kits with free shipping.

 

[Ryan Delayes]

Do you mean CP or MP kits?
I know Michaels has a MP kit if you are looking for that.
But I don't know one of CP/HP making

I’m looking for CP, MP doesn’t seem as fun

Brambleberry offers beginner's kits with free shipping.

Really? The ones I found had 14 dollar shipping!! I'll look some more, thanks!

 

[dixiedragon]

Really? The ones I found had 14 dollar shipping!! I'll look some more, thanks!

https://www.brambleberry.com/natural-soap-kit-for-beginners-p6607.aspx

BTW, what city/state are you in?

 

[Lin19687]

You might just be better off geting the supplies off amazon if you have Prime, like the mold , and oils locally, or even the Lye at the hardware store. Everything else you can learn on line and on you tube.
Her simple soap was like $35, but it did come with a mold I think

FYI, I can sell you my 2.5# mold I got off amazon that I no longer use if you are not too far from me in MA

 

[dixiedragon]

If you don't want to make a scented soap your first time, then Lin is probably right. However, if you do want to make a scented/colored soap your first time, I recommend the kit. Soap safe scents and colors aren't easy to find. While you can find those 3 essential oils at a health food store, the price in the BB kit is much better. Plus a color!

 

[zolveria]

aztec has a nice oil blend

 

[Lin19687]

You can also color with natural things like Turmeric.

 

[SoaperForLife]

Rather than buying the kit right off I'd suggest getting a copy of The Everything Soapmaking Book by Alicia Grosso. Amazon has a bunch of used copies for sale or you could borrow a copy through your local library. For a newbie like you it is a great way to learn about making soap and has a lot of recipes. Another great book for beginners is Smart Soapmaking by Anne Watson. Anne suggests simple molds that you may already have such as a pringles can or a quart juice carton and her book also has a bunch of different recipes. You can start out buying oils from Walmart or your local grocery store. As far as scents go, you might be better off leaving out the fragrance or essential oil the first time you make soap. I know that Alicia gives different oil amounts for different sized batches so start out making the smallest recipe and go on from there. Do you have all the equipment that you'll need yet?