Howdy!

[pigasus]

My name is Jonathan, and I am a wannabe.
I've ve been buying soap making books for a couple years now (a year and a half ago, I bought my fats and lye), with the full intention of starting tomorrow.
Literally dozens of tomorrow's have come and gone and still can't get past this block. I have never considered myself as lacking in confidence, yet here I find myself just feeling unprepared. So, this afternoon I am going to my storage unit getting a few utensils and am going to craft my first batch of Castile Soap.


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[evilnurse]

Welcome and good luck. That first batch was the hardest for me.


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[shunt2011]

Welcome and good luck!!! Just jump in and do it. It's really not that bad. I felt the same way at first though but got over it very quickly and it has since become an addiction.

 

[lsg]

Welcome. Yes, the first batch is usually the hardest. After you make that, you will have more confidence.

 

[eyeroll]

My first batch was incredibly simple (75% oo and 25% co with lavender EO, slow to trace) and it was actually quite a bit easier than I thought it would be. I was so proud when it turned out to be.....soap!

Choose an easy recipe and you'll be fine, and then you'll have the confidence to make more and experiment. Have fun!


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[pigasus]

Thanks for the support! I've got loads of questions and can't wait to get to know you all!

 

[savonierre]

Hi Jonathan, welcome to the forum and to soap making..Good luck on your first batch, it took me awhile to actually make the soap too. The more info the better I think..