Going down the rabbit hole

[Hendejm]

It’s officially 2019 and I thought it would be fun to see/hear/listen/read to other soapers guilty pleasures regarding soaping. I know we all have those site we go to for inspiration, killing time, learn, whatever...

For me, one of the first sites I found was Ariene Arsenault. I find her to be so inspirational and I love her gentle nature.

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCMsQ78CkU5UtkA73jGcom3A

Next??

 

[Misschief]

For learning, it was Soaping 101. I've watched many of her videos numerous times. For inspiration, Pinterest is my go to. I could (and do) browse Pinterest soapmaking boards far more than I should. Soapmaking and Baking/Cooking.... my other rabbit hole. The kitchen has been my happy place since I was about 7 years old.

 

[shunt2011]

Nope. Once in a while I’ll check out Katie Carson or Arianne. Otherwise, I pretty much do what I want to do. The challenges here give me ideas but I don’t do fancy soaps, don’t like botanicals in or on my soap, don’t care for high tops. Yes, they are pretty but not practical to me. The only soapy fun I do once In awhile are cupcake soaps for one show.

 

[Misschief]

Oh, another blog/website I like to browse and read is Auntie Clara's. If you're not familiar with her, she's a South African soaper who does some amazing soaps and explains a lot of the science behind what she does. Fascinating reading!

 

[SoaperForLife]

Oh, another blog/website I like to browse and read is Auntie Clara's. If you're not familiar with her, she's a South African soaper who does some amazing soaps and explains a lot of the science behind what she does. Fascinating reading!

Wow thanks for sharing this - I love her agate ware soaps!

 

[cmzaha]

Nope. Once in a while I’ll check out Katie Carson or Arianne. Otherwise, I pretty much do what I want to do. The challenges here give me ideas but I don’t do fancy soaps, don’t like botanicals in or on my soap, don’t care for high tops. Yes, they are pretty but not practical to me. The only soapy fun I do once In awhile are cupcake soaps for one show.

Pretty much sums it up for me. Fancy soaps do not sell and I really don't add anything exfoliating other than oatmeal. Once in a while I get a request for pumice soap but very seldom. No high tops they are pesky to pack

 

[Hendejm]

I’m not one for fancy soaps either but it’s nice to see/watch. I always like to get to the cutting portion and never understand why some youtubers don’t show that part!

I’m going to check out Auntie Clara! Like I need another obsession!

 

[Misschief]

I’m going to check out Auntie Clara! Like I need another obsession!

She won't necessarily be another obsession; she's very educational. Kind of like our own @DeeAnna. She explains a lot of the science behind the soap.

 

[Relle]

Going down the rabbit hole - I've noticed on here quite a lot lately, must be terminology used in the US a lot, the only rabbit hole here is one the bunny digs .

 

[KimT2au]

I prefer flat top soaps with no botanicals etc but my soap is only for myself and family so I don't have customers to consider. My favourite YouTube soaping channels are Katie Carson (Royalty Soaps) and Pink Dahlia Soaps as I adore her work with soap dough. The monthly challenges here are inspiring but mostly I just wish I had a reason to make more soap so I could try more things. My guilty please is that when I made a chocolate soap I kept sneaking off to sniff it while it was curing, shhhh, don't tell anyone

 

[Hendejm]

My guilty please is that when I made a chocolate soap I kept sneaking off to sniff it while it was curing, shhhh, don't tell anyone

I’m the same way with my Ginger Lime soap! I can’t get enough of that fragrance.

 

[Hendejm]

Going down the rabbit hole - I've noticed on here quite a lot lately, must be terminology used in the US a lot, the only rabbit hole here is one the bunny digs .

I THINK it’s a reference to Alice and Wonderland....chasing things and getting lost and all that stuff!

 

[Dean]

I THINK it’s a reference to Alice and Wonderland....chasing things and getting lost and all that stuff!

It's also a drug reference...which is appropriate since soaping is a drug of choice for many SMFers.

 

[IrishLass]

Ariene Arsenault is a favorite of mine to watch, too. Other faves of mine to watch are Kevin Devine's soaping videos, and Royalty Soaps as well.


IrishLass

 

[amd]

Ophelia's Soapery. Her soaps are gorgeous.

 

[Hendejm]

Ophelia's Soapery. Her soaps are gorgeous.

Yes! Really pretty. Great place for inspiration.