Hello from NZ!

[spenny92]

Hi everyone! I'm Sarah, Scottish but living in New Zealand since last year with my English boyfriend. I've tried candle making in the past and gave up rather quickly, so I'm hoping to have more success with soap making. I'm considering soap-making with an intent to sell eventually, once I've perfected a few recipes! I've literally only just ordered a few basics to get myself started, so I have zero experience at present.

Looking forward to chatting with you all about suds and bubbles! I'm also interested in other handmade bath and body products eventually, perhaps bath salts or body lotions. Currently in the difficult process of deciding on a business name before I go any further. :crazy:

 

[lsg]

Welcome to the forum. You are wise to wait until you have perfected a recipe before selling. Here are a few links to sites that I love:

http://www.soapqueen.com/

https://www.youtube.com/user/soaping101/videos?sort=da&flow=grid&view=0

http://swiftcraftymonkey.blogspot.com/

http://www.naturesgardencandles.com/candlemaking-soap-supplies/category/freesoap/soap-classes.html

 

[not_ally]

Welcome! lsg is right about selling. It has been 6 mos since I started soaping, I donated all my soaps at 3 mos out and started over. Still amazed at the amount of changing/morphing over time and how long to takes to figure out what changes what, it is a pretty long learning process, but incredibly fun right from the start

 

[Susie]

Hey and welcome!

 

[KristaY]

Hi Sarah & welcome to the forum! :wave:

 

[Relle]

Welcome

I think finding a business name should be last on your list until you have your recipes all worked out. As you said you gave up on candle making pretty quickly, soap is a lot harder to work out and perfect. Good luck with all soaping in the future.

Some links you might find helpful -
http://www.soapmakingforum.com/showthread.php?t=33144
http://www.soapmakingforum.com/showthread.php?t=16002

 

[Saponomancer]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[spenny92]

Thanks everyone! The only reason I'm thinking ahead with the business name is to ensure that it isn't taken before I get my heart set on a name. My head is just full of all sorts of ideas at the moment, I'm awfully excited.

I went equipment shopping today and got a stainless steel pot, silicone mould trays, a whisk, stick blender, digital scales... I've probably forgotten something! :think:

 

[shunt2011]

Hello and welcome. Some other things to have are goggles and gloves. Safety is important

 

[spenny92]

Hello and welcome. Some other things to have are googles and gloves. Safety is important

Absolutely! Thank you.