Soap Making, for Fun and Profit
@nonersays (3344)
United States
April 13, 2016 5:47pm CST
Have you ever tried to make your own soap?
I don't mean really from scratch, but to take a melt and pour base and make something pretty with it.
Making "galaxy" themed stuff is a trend right now on sites like tumblr. So I thought it might be fun to make some "Galaxy Soap". After watching a billion youtube videos on the subject I did it. The image is one of 4 that I made.
What do you think? Not bad for a first try right?
Now I'm hooked on making pretty soap. I' hoping to make a couple of batches and sell them.
With this no two soaps will EVER look the same, but they are all very pretty.
What do you think, can I turn a profit on my soap making hobby, or make at least enough to pay for more supplies?
(Image is of one of the galaxy soap bars I made yesterday. If it shows up.)
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
13 Apr 16
If you are enjoying the craft of making the soaps and feel that it would be a worthwhile venture to sell them, I say go for it.
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@nonersays (3344)
• United States
14 Apr 16
Just wish there was somewhere local to sell. Its hard to sell online..... so much competition.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
14 Apr 16
@nonersays Craft fairs usually start anywhere from the Spring to the Fall. I think around here? Most of them are in the fall. You could see about renting a booth at a flea market, or even at farmer's markets etc.
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@nonersays (3344)
• United States
14 Apr 16
@ScribbledAdNauseum Our flea market is HORRIBLE for selling crafts. And the only craft fairs in the area are really big ones (not good for beginners like myself). Maybe a farmers market.
Except I never get weekends off at work unless I use vacation time, and we like to save my vacation time for actual vacations.
Its hard. :(
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
14 Apr 16
WOW!! that is awesome! .. I love that galaxy soap you made .. great for presents.. Thanks for the idea ..
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@nonersays (3344)
• United States
14 Apr 16
Thank you. They are not that hard to make either, so I bet you could whip up a batch for your friends if you are crafty.
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@kaka135 (14994)
• Malaysia
14 Apr 16
Your soap looks good and pretty as well! I have tried making my own soaps, from scratch. It isn't as difficult as I thought. I just used the basic ingredients (oil and lye). I think it's good for us to make our own soaps, it's fun, relaxing and perhaps better for our health too.
Yes, I think you can make it into a business. I am planning for that as well, but not in near future. 
I have tried making my own soaps, from scratch. It isn't as difficult as I thought. I just used the basic ingredients (oil and lye). I think it's good for us to make our own soaps, it's fun, relaxing and perhaps better for our health too.
Yes, I think you can make it into a business. I am planning for that as well, but not in near future. 1 person likes this
@kaka135 (14994)
• Malaysia
16 Apr 16
@nonersays The method I learned was cold process. At first, I was scared of lye too, as I heard how scary it is. But, once I have watched some video tutorials online, and found that it isn't really that scary. Moreover, one of my neighbors attended a soap making class, and she told me it's actually okay as long as we handle the lye properly. Of course, we still need to handle the lye cautiously, so wearing gloves and mask is required.
Perhaps you can check out some video tutorials and see if you like it. 
@nonersays (3344)
• United States
14 Apr 16
Last night I thought I might get a book on how to make lye soap. (Cold process, not sure about hot process) But since I know you can use lye to dispose of a body its kind of scrary. lol
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@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
14 Apr 16
It's pretty! I think you can make money out of it.
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@nonersays (3344)
• United States
14 Apr 16
Thank you. I hope I can make, at least a little. If I can make enough off of each batch I make to make one more batch...at least until I get bored making soap...that would be good. But to make enough to buy more supplies AND make a profit on top would be better.
@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
14 Apr 16
@nonersays That's a good way of starting it. Who knows, it might hit big time!
@nonersays (3344)
• United States
14 Apr 16
True. Taking that first brave step is always the hardest though. Always afraid of being "rejected" by buyers.
@carebear29 (32002)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
14 Apr 16
People around here sell a lot of homemade stuff.
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@nonersays (3344)
• United States
14 Apr 16
Around here it seems to be more about antique than handmade.
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@scheng1 (24649)
• Singapore
16 Apr 16
@nonersays Yes, that is true.
i think if you put in some little jewelries or colorful shells, you can sell it for much more money.
@nonersays (3344)
• United States
16 Apr 16
Well, if I sell on Etsy I charge shipping as well so that is not out of pocket. Ultimately I would like to sell locally, but its pretty much impossible to find somewhere to sell around here. I don't have connections who have a gift shop or boutique.
Selling single bars of soap isn't that heavy. Less than the weight of a book. If I sell whole loafs that would be different.
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@nonersays (3344)
• United States
14 Apr 16
Thank you. I think it is very pretty, and fun. It smells nice too.
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