Random "stuff" for running a soap making business.

[AmyW]

I thought I'd start a list of things that those in business found invaluable (or even just fun) to help their business grow, alternately/in addition, some things you wish you could get for your business. Please, add yours on. My ulterior motive is I want to make a shopping list But it will have the added benefit of helping someone else too, I hope!

Here's mine to start:

Good camera (if you have decent photography skills or are willing to learn)
Light box or other well lit, indirect lighting set up

Bookkeeping software

Dehumidifier if very humid

 

[Lindy]

Those cookie tray shelving things that bakers have - they would be perfect for drying soap....

 

[AmyW]

Oh that would be sweet!

-Milk frother (for mixing powdered colorants into oils)

-Guest molds for samples/freebies to include in shipped packages/at market

 

[srenee]

Tons of storage bins..where did all this stuff come from?!!!

 

[soapbuddy]

Those cookie tray shelving things that bakers have - they would be perfect for drying soap....

Just make sure they are not aluminum. A lot of them are, which wouldn't be safe for CP soap.

 

[srenee]

Yeah like I bought a stick blender from the thrift store and thought it was stainless steel. After mixing my soap the blender started turning black. Gosh! was a nice blender too! I saved it for other uses, and haven't used it since. Lesson learned.

 

[Lindy]

DOH Hadn't thought of that - I just keep seeing all that space for curing and storing soaps.... ah well new dream on it's way....

 

[AmyW]

I think it could still work Lindy - either replace the metal with wood or something, or line it.

 

[Lindy]

Thanks Amy - not getting one any time soon as they are very expensive...

 

[Deda]

My 2 most important things?

A sense of humor and a kick-*** massage therapist.

 

[jcandleattic]

-Milk frother (for mixing powdered colorants into oils)

Oh this is a GREAT idea!!! I have a little baby whisk that I use now, but no matter how well I think I have it mixed, it sometimes still leaves little dots that hadn't mixed in well enough.
I think I'll have to invest in one of these.
Saw one on amazon for $6. Shipping would almost cost more! LOL

 

[AmyW]

After reading the thread in the CP forum, here's another

-soap beveler

also,

-GOOD soap cutter

jcandleattic, I am waiting for the one from BB to arrive with my red colorant for holiday soaps. I can't wait to use it.

 

[jcandleattic]

After reading the thread in the CP forum, here's another

-soap beveler

also,

-GOOD soap cutter

jcandleattic, I am waiting for the one from BB to arrive with my red colorant for holiday soaps. I can't wait to use it.

I haven't ordered yet, but it is on the list - the ever growing list! LOL

 

[soapbuddy]

I love my Tank! I would be so lost without it.

 

[saltydog]

My 2 most important things?

A sense of humor and a kick-*** massage therapist.

Ha ha, 'kick-*** massage therapist' is my day job :wink:

 

[AmyW]

My 2 most important things?

A sense of humor and a kick-*** massage therapist.

My sense of humor... well I have one and we'll leave it at that.

My hubby is my massage therapist. By the time I see him again in Nov, it'll have been 6 months since I last saw him and my back hurts. Screw nookie, I want a back rub!

(mostly kidding)

 

[AmyW]

Tons of storage bins..where did all this stuff come from?!!!

To add to that, containers to put loose materials (like stearic acid, cocoa butter, etc) that come in bags.