If you want to set up as a …
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If you want to set up as a crafter can you sell the soap? Or what does it mean? What do you do to set up?
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hi, yes there are dyes that dont run or “bleed” is another therm for it. I have read so many things about the dyes. the best ones to use, even though a little more expensive, are non-bleeding dyes. another reason why your soap might be doing that is too much dye, I know I’ve done it myself. its okay if you’re doing color shaped soaps for kids its cool, they will have a blast. but for grown ups, they dont enjoy it too much..haha. I know my boyfriend’s washcloth turned black with a soap I made for him. hope this helps. - What Do You Want to Know?
thanks so much. I sure will look into. it. - What Do You Want to Know?
hi Michelle, the only way to make soap without lye would be to buy premade soap in bulk and rebatch it or use glycerin soap (melt and pour soap) and about the sls, there are some melt and pour bases that are sold without it. there is a company called wholesale supplies plus that has it. and there are some companies online that sell the soap premade without scent and you just rebatch it and scent and color it as you wish. I hope this helps. - What Do You Want to Know?
I live in texas. It would be nice to know how to go about registering as a “hobby” stall. I’ve never been in a craft show before or sold anything other than cosmetics from diferent companies, and I did that from home and with friends. I would like to start out small and try to make it a business later on. I want to try my luck at it. I do love making soap. its so exciting and you can get so creative with it. I make hot process soaps from scratch and some melt and pour. - What Do You Want to Know?
I would say a little of everything, but it doesnt help you. one thing I would like to know is if youre just starting out, dont want to set up a website or a shop, can you sell at craft shows? and if you can, do you have to register a company name in order to sign up to sell at craft shows? I have been making some soap, I do hot process and Im having so much fun with it. I have done probably 10 or more diferent soaps, some with goats milk,I’ve also made a lot of melt and pour. Im really enjoying this, but would like to set up at a craft show and dont know how to go about doing it. I would like to learn also about perfume making, its so interesting. I made some with sweet almond oil and some perfume oil. I made it for me and my sister.
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May 22, 2011 by soapmakerj
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If you want to set up as a crafter can you sell the soap? Or what does it mean? What do you do to set up?
Iam not confident with the total appearance of the soap batches i have made,i have used the wooden molds and i am assuming its the time element that is causing this iam either cutting too early or too late. Yours sincerely Athelda.
Great tips! I cannot wait until I get my products into some Hotels. been trying for years.
Thanks, I’m glad you liked the article. I have to say that I think your site and your products look amazing!=)
Thank you for the information. I will give it a try.
Bessie
Hi, Thank you so much for the fantastic tips and ideas. I am new at this and want to sell my soaps however I am not sure if I am doing anything right or wrong. I am going to a market for a month now and only made 3 sales however, I am doing a survey while I am there with the survey I am giving away free soap.
I wanted to ask what do you say when you speak to the hotels, guesthouses do you ring or would you recommend a email instead and then ring if no reply has been made.
What to write on the email is another issue or what to say on the phone. I have to get this business rolling as I cannot stand it when I am not financially independent. I think I am loosing sleep why not selling. Please your help will be much apprecitated.
Thanks for your comment. I don’t think that email is the best method for this. Email can easily be lost amongst hundreds of other messages or can end up in the spam folder. My suggestion would be to send physical mail to a wide number of establishments. In the package, include a sample or two of your soap along with a “menu” of your other products. On your menu, be sure to include pictures and descriptions next to each item. Explain how your soap will improve the satisfaction of their visitors=) Try to follow up with a phone call a few days after the package is anticipated to arrive. Keep us posted on how it goes!