Looking for Las Vegas help

[Georgeandstella]

Hi, I’m new to soap making and learning from my mistakes with each batch. If appropriate on this website, I’d like to ask if there is anyone in Las Vegas that can show me how to do a cold press batch. I can bring my own mold. There is so much to learn and understand. Thank you!

 

[Ephemerella]

Hi and welcome!

I don't know about NV, but I am a member of soapguild.org, and they publish a newsletter. Today was about online and personalized online instruction classes. Might it be of interest to you? I've copied and pasted the info from my member email below for you.



Anytime

Cold Process Soapmaking (Using an Oil Blend)
Given by The Nova Studio - More info

Video eClass: Making Lotions & Creams from Scratch
Given by The Nova Studio - More info

Video eClass: Making All-Natural Perfumes (Roll-ons, Sprays, & Solids)
Given by The Nova Studio - More info

Video eClass: Make Money Teaching Classes
Given by The Nova Studio - More info

Video eClass: Exfoliants in CP Soap
Given by The Nova Studio - More info

Video eClass: Learn to Make Cold Process Soap (from Scratch)
Given by The Nova Studio - More info

Video eClass: Fizzy Bath Bombs & Shower Steamers (7 Demo Videos + Class Handouts)
Given by The Nova Studio - More info

10 Steps to Launch Your First Class (On-Demand Teaching Workshop)
Given by The Nova Studio - More info

Video eClass: Making All Natural Body Butters (7 Demo Videos + Class Handouts)
Given by The Nova Studio - More info

eClass: Coloring Soap Naturally, for Cold Process Soapmakers (eBook & Video)
Given by The Nova Studio - More info

Virtual Class: Organic Body Butters and Balms
Given by Back Porch Soap Company, LLC - More info

Virtual Class: Liquid Body and Face Soap/Washes
Given by Back Porch Soap Company, LLC - More info

Virtual Class: Face & Body Creams
Given by Back Porch Soap Company, LLC - More info

Virtual Class: Natural Anti-aging Skincare Products
Given by Back Porch Soap Company, LLC - More info

Virtual Natural Skincare Diploma Course - Start Today!
Given by Back Porch Soap Company, LLC - More info

Virtual Class: The Art of Essential Oil Blending
Given by Back Porch Soap Company, LLC - More info

Virtual Class: How to Legally Formulate & Sell Hemp CBD Skincare
Given by Back Porch Soap Company, LLC - More info

Virtual Class: Launch and Grow Your Soap Business
Given by Back Porch Soap Company, LLC - More info

ONLINE Beginning Cold Process Soapmaking
Given by A+ Soapmaking Studio - More info

ONLINE Serum Making Class
Given by A+ Soapmaking Studio - More info

ONLINE Bath Bomb Class
Given by A+ Soapmaking Studio - More info

ONLINE Advanced Cold/Hot Process Soapmaking
Given by A+ Soapmaking Studio - More info

ONLINE Soap Salvage through Rebatching
Given by A+ Soapmaking Studio - More info

ONLINE Hot Process Soapmaking Class
Given by A+ Soapmaking Studio - More info

ONLINE Scrub Making Class
Given by A+ Soapmaking Studio - More info

ONLINE Lotion Making Science Class
Given by A+ Soapmaking Studio - More info

ONLINE Liquid Soapmaking Class
Given by A+ Soapmaking Studio - More info

ONLINE Soap from Ashes Class
Given by A+ Soapmaking Studio - More info

ONLINE Melt and Pour Photo Soap
Given by A+ Soapmaking Studio - More info

ONLINE Gel Soapmaking Class
Given by A+ Soapmaking Studio - More info

Liquid Soapmaking E-Class
Given by Mossy Creek Soap - More info

Soapmaking 101 Online Tutorial
Given by Mossy Creek Soap - More info

ONLINE Serum Making Class
Given by A+ Soapmaking Studio - More info

Learn to Make Bestselling, All-Natural Face and Body Washes
Given by Back Porch Soap Company, LLC - More info

ONLINE CLASS: HERBAL INFUSIONS: BODY BUTTERS, BALMS & SALVES
Given by Back Porch Soap Company, LLC - More info

Hands-on Basic Soapmaking Class Notes and Handouts
Given by Carol Isler - More info

ONLINE Water Substitution in Soapmaking
Given by A+ Soapmaking Studio - More info

By Appointment

Phone Consultations (& Video Chat Consults)
Given by The Nova Studio - More info

 

[KiwiMoose]

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas

 

[Zany_in_CO]

I’d like to ask if there is anyone in Las Vegas that can show me how to do a cold press batch.

While waiting for someone in LV to respond, you may want to spend the next 2 weeks just exploring the forum and learning on your own. Here's a couple of threads to start with.

https://www.soapmakingforum.com/threads/hello.88028/#post-942361
This one is long but a fun read with tips from all over the spectrum.

https://www.soapmakingforum.com/thr...ou-give-to-your-beginning-soaping-self.62916/

 

[Georgeandstella]

Thank you!

 

[Zany_in_CO]

You're welcome.

BTW, I made my first soap in 2003 at age 60. The internet was young then, "YouTube" didn't exist and there was little info about how to make soap online. So I borrowed all the books the library had on soapmaking and essential oils. I was mostly self-taught until I joined a forum in 2004. At that point, I was knowledgeable enough about the process to fit right in.

I started out making lard soap. Easy peasy and cheap! Here's another thread to learn to make soap at very little expense.

Grocery Store Challenge

HAPPY SOAPING!

 

[therealshari]

Hi there, I live about 150 mi north of Vegas. I have been soaping since about 2017. I am known as the "accidental soap maker" because when I began soaping it was at the request of the farmer's market. Our usual soap maker had passed during the winter. I kind of volunteered. Silly me, I didn't know he had been doing melt and pour. Of course I decided to do cold process. Fortunately we have goats, so I had plenty of goat milk.

If you would like to contact me, call 435-231-1289. I am a rather young 77 years and don't drive. Will have a new dedicated soap shack in a couple of months.
Shari Thomas
one of the Four Country Gals
Beryl, Ut

 

[Gaisy59]

Hi and welcome!

I don't know about NV, but I am a member of soapguild.org, and they publish a newsletter. Today was about online and personalized online instruction classes. Might it be of interest to you? I've copied and pasted the info from my member email below for you.



Anytime

Cold Process Soapmaking (Using an Oil Blend)
Given by The Nova Studio - More info

Video eClass: Making Lotions & Creams from Scratch
Given by The Nova Studio - More info

Video eClass: Making All-Natural Perfumes (Roll-ons, Sprays, & Solids)
Given by The Nova Studio - More info

Video eClass: Make Money Teaching Classes
Given by The Nova Studio - More info

Video eClass: Exfoliants in CP Soap
Given by The Nova Studio - More info

Video eClass: Learn to Make Cold Process Soap (from Scratch)
Given by The Nova Studio - More info

Video eClass: Fizzy Bath Bombs & Shower Steamers (7 Demo Videos + Class Handouts)
Given by The Nova Studio - More info

10 Steps to Launch Your First Class (On-Demand Teaching Workshop)
Given by The Nova Studio - More info

Video eClass: Making All Natural Body Butters (7 Demo Videos + Class Handouts)
Given by The Nova Studio - More info

eClass: Coloring Soap Naturally, for Cold Process Soapmakers (eBook & Video)
Given by The Nova Studio - More info

Virtual Class: Organic Body Butters and Balms
Given by Back Porch Soap Company, LLC - More info

Virtual Class: Liquid Body and Face Soap/Washes
Given by Back Porch Soap Company, LLC - More info

Virtual Class: Face & Body Creams
Given by Back Porch Soap Company, LLC - More info

Virtual Class: Natural Anti-aging Skincare Products
Given by Back Porch Soap Company, LLC - More info

Virtual Natural Skincare Diploma Course - Start Today!
Given by Back Porch Soap Company, LLC - More info

Virtual Class: The Art of Essential Oil Blending
Given by Back Porch Soap Company, LLC - More info

Virtual Class: How to Legally Formulate & Sell Hemp CBD Skincare
Given by Back Porch Soap Company, LLC - More info

Virtual Class: Launch and Grow Your Soap Business
Given by Back Porch Soap Company, LLC - More info

ONLINE Beginning Cold Process Soapmaking
Given by A+ Soapmaking Studio - More info

ONLINE Serum Making Class
Given by A+ Soapmaking Studio - More info

ONLINE Bath Bomb Class
Given by A+ Soapmaking Studio - More info

ONLINE Advanced Cold/Hot Process Soapmaking
Given by A+ Soapmaking Studio - More info

ONLINE Soap Salvage through Rebatching
Given by A+ Soapmaking Studio - More info

ONLINE Hot Process Soapmaking Class
Given by A+ Soapmaking Studio - More info

ONLINE Scrub Making Class
Given by A+ Soapmaking Studio - More info

ONLINE Lotion Making Science Class
Given by A+ Soapmaking Studio - More info

ONLINE Liquid Soapmaking Class
Given by A+ Soapmaking Studio - More info

ONLINE Soap from Ashes Class
Given by A+ Soapmaking Studio - More info

ONLINE Melt and Pour Photo Soap
Given by A+ Soapmaking Studio - More info

ONLINE Gel Soapmaking Class
Given by A+ Soapmaking Studio - More info

Liquid Soapmaking E-Class
Given by Mossy Creek Soap - More info

Soapmaking 101 Online Tutorial
Given by Mossy Creek Soap - More info

ONLINE Serum Making Class
Given by A+ Soapmaking Studio - More info

Learn to Make Bestselling, All-Natural Face and Body Washes
Given by Back Porch Soap Company, LLC - More info

ONLINE CLASS: HERBAL INFUSIONS: BODY BUTTERS, BALMS & SALVES
Given by Back Porch Soap Company, LLC - More info

Hands-on Basic Soapmaking Class Notes and Handouts
Given by Carol Isler - More info

ONLINE Water Substitution in Soapmaking
Given by A+ Soapmaking Studio - More info

By Appointment

Phone Consultations (& Video Chat Consults)
Given by The Nova Studio - More info

This is great! Thanks for the info. I was looking to step into CP as well. But there are youtube videos out there for free.

 

[Zany_in_CO]

But there are youtube videos out there for free.

You know what they say about "free" don't you? "You get what you pay for."

So many newbies take recipes off YouTube and wonder why they don't work for them. It's sad. Experienced soapmakers can tell right away if it's a good recipe or not. Rather than putting your $$ into repeating a mistake, it's best to get off on the right foot.

The HCSG (Handcrafted Cosmetics and Soap Guild) classes that @Ephemerella linked above are well worth the money. If you can't afford it, then a good place to learn the basics is right here on SMF.

Go to the Beginners Forum to find sites for tried & true recipes (The Spruce and others) and where you can learn for free.

Beginner's Learn to Soap Online

 

[AliOop]

This is great! Thanks for the info. I was looking to step into CP as well. But there are youtube videos out there for free.

I agree, @Gaisy59 YT can be great for learning soapmaking - as long as one follows a tried-and-true channel. Lisa of “I Dream in Soap” has a great YT playlist for learning the basics of CP soapmaking. I used to like the Soaping 101 channel, and their basics videos are still pretty good, but some of it is dated.

 

[Gaisy59]

Yes @Zany_in_CO and @AliOop I didn’t mean for recipes I meant for method. That’s how I learned hot process by watching the method on YouTube. I absolutely do not get any recipes from there, and also after being with smf some of what they say is incorrect. But at least i can see how it’s done

 

[AliOop]

Yes @Zany_in_CO and @AliOop I didn’t mean for recipes I meant for method. That’s how I learned hot process by watching the method on YouTube. I absolutely do not get any recipes from there, and also after being with smf some of what they say is incorrect. But at least i can see how it’s done

100% agree with you

 

[TC Cook]

Hi, I’m new to soap making and learning from my mistakes with each batch. If appropriate on this website, I’d like to ask if there is anyone in Las Vegas that can show me how to do a cold press batch. I can bring my own mold. There is so much to learn and understand. Thank you!

Hi! I'm in Las Vegas, and a member of the guild. Yes, there is a myriad of things to learn, temperature, oil values, even proper equipment and above all, safety. I'm packing for a show this weekend but I will have time next week. I'm the only soaper at The Junk Hunt at the WMC Expo this Friday night 4-9pm and Saturday 10-4 Come see me!

 

[Zany_in_CO]

Hiya @TC Cook! I'm wondering if @Georgeandstella saw your post and hooked up with you??? How did you do??? The Junk Hunt sounds like a hoot!

 

[Georgeandstella]

Hello, I am the worst copy-writer! As-I meant to say that I was visiting Las Vegas for a week and wanted to find a soap making course while I was there.
I was in a hurry getting ready for the trip, and so excited about this new found soapmaking world, and I thought it would be fun to learn more about this while we were there (nerd here, taking classes in Las Vegas!) my posting on this forum did not reflect that at all. I'll be more careful from now on, promise So I missed @TC Cook. Perhaps on my next visit...

 

[AliOop]

Hello, I am the worst copy-writer! As-I meant to say that I was visiting Las Vegas for a week

Oh, I think what is confusing is that your profile says you are located in Las Vegas. If you aren't, it's probably best to change it to your correct location, or remove it altogether.

 

[Georgeandstella]

Now changed, thank you for noticing.

 

[Zany_in_CO]

Now changed, thank you for noticing.

Ohfagoodnessakes! I'm in Lone Tree!

 

[Georgeandstella]

Howdy neighbor! If you would like to chat on the phone or meet up for a coffee that would be great. My husband has had his fill of soap talk
303 809 0820

 

[Zany_in_CO]

If you would like to chat on the phone or meet up for a coffee that would be great.

I'd like that.

My husband has had his fill of soap talk

Oh really?! I can't imagine why?! bwahahaha