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Post: # 36601Post Clarabel »

I'm hoping to be able to save some money buying soap, and also maybe give some as presents.

However I've never made soap before and wondered if any of you good people had some handy hints, web resources or tried and tested 'beginner' recipes I can use and modify with practice?

Cheers

Clare

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Post: # 36616Post Chickpea »

Funny you should say that. There is a top secret self-sufficientish article about soapmaking by a talented and sexy author.

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Post: # 36631Post Andy Hamilton »

Chickpea wrote:Funny you should say that. There is a top secret self-sufficientish article about soapmaking by a talented and sexy author.

I knew there was something I had to do :oops: won't be so top secret soon :lol:
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Post: # 36719Post Stonehead »

Chickpea wrote:Funny you should say that. There is a top secret self-sufficientish article about soapmaking by a talented and sexy author.
Ooh yes, the rubber maiden... :mrgreen:

See, it's not so secret after all.
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Post: # 36725Post Clarabel »

ooooh I'm a bit scared now,anything that needs goggles and sturdy gloves could be scary!

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Post: # 36735Post funkypixie »

I've cheated and bought melt and pour soap that I'll add my own bits and pieces to. That way the little uns can help too. Maybe I'll put a rubby duckie in one!

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Post: # 36841Post Wombat »

The BEST book I've seen is Soap Naturally! Short on colour pictures, long on information, tips and hints1

There is even a website - www.soapnaturally.org

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