VelvetDragon
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Sorry about the pun; it's just soap hard to resist....
I've never made so much as a bar of soap, so when I say I'm a newbie, I mean I'm about as beginner as is possible. I have at least USED soap, and am familiar with its function.
I'm also terrified of lye, as Tess is aware. But I have several friends that make soap, and the ability to make it stink HOWEVER YOU WANT, decorate it beautifully, and being able to choose exactly what ingredients you want to add, has always appealed to me. I am going to venture into M&P territory, which seems much less intimidating to me. Where it will go from there, I don't know!
I've never made so much as a bar of soap, so when I say I'm a newbie, I mean I'm about as beginner as is possible. I have at least USED soap, and am familiar with its function.
I'm also terrified of lye, as Tess is aware. But I have several friends that make soap, and the ability to make it stink HOWEVER YOU WANT, decorate it beautifully, and being able to choose exactly what ingredients you want to add, has always appealed to me. I am going to venture into M&P territory, which seems much less intimidating to me. Where it will go from there, I don't know!
Starting off with M&P is a safe bet. It is a good way to get introduced to soap making and to build your confidence. You may even get the nerve to make a batch of cold process soap yourself. Respect the lye, take precautions and you will certainly enjoy your soap making experience.
