First posting

[Lifebuoy]

Hi everyone, I'm new to soaping but not to forums.

I intend to try my hand at CP, and have gotten a few books from the library.
Just awaiting the arrival of my maslin pan from Amazon, and I'll be all set.

Definitely jealous of the multitude of stuff you guys in the US have available, nowhere near the available choice here in the UK, but I'll give it my best none the less.

Kris

 

[Relle]

Welcome, good luck with your first soap .

 

[IrishLass]

Welcome to the forum, Kris!

IrishLass

 

[Hazel]

Hi Kris,

Welcome to the forum! You don't need a lot to start making soap. A few oils and lye (caustic soda) and you're good to go!

However, have you checked out some of the online UK suppliers? I can't tell you anything about them but I've heard good things about gracefruit from UK members. I'm sure there are many more.

http://www.gracefruit.com/
http://www.soapbasics.co.uk/
http://www.justasoap.co.uk/catalog/index.php

BTW, what's a "maslin pan"?

 

[Lifebuoy]

BTW, what's a "maslin pan"?

A large pan with a narrow bottom and wide top which seems to promote an even spread of heat, primarily used by jam makers.
Available in Stainless Steel, Aluminium, or if money is really burning a hole in your pocket, Copper :shock:

For obvious reasons the one I have ordered is Stainless Steel. Holds about 9 litres or 316.75 fluid ounces, but I don't think I'll be using it near it's capacity anytime soon :wink:

 

[Hazel]

Thanks for explaining.

I found this link in a post by a UK member who lives in London. You might find it helpful.

http://www.thesoapkitchen.co.uk/