I finally started tracking the cost of my supplies and the income I am receiving. Since I started expanding my varieties of soap, I went all out and ordered a lot of supplies. I am now set with the following:
Oils: Olive, Palm, Coconut, Castor, Grapeseed, Safflower, Avacado, Almond, Canola
Butters: Cocoa, Shea
Additives: Bentonite Clay, Glycerine, Oatmeal, Spent Brewer's Grain, Coffee Beans, Violet Colorant
Essential Oils: 7 different blends (Bloomers, Bouquet, Spicy, Spicy Citrus, Forest, Woody, Breathe Green) along with Tea Tree, Lavender and a bunch of other small samples
Molds: PVC pipes, silicone baking pans, lots of Milky Way shape molds
My favorite mail order suppliers are Soap Goods and Essential Wholesale.
Now, I just need to sell my soaps! Actually, in the past 4 weeks I've brought in $133 in soap sales. It will take a while until I break even, though.
About Me
- Lori Jo
- I have a wonderful family who supports my many hobbies including singing, soapmaking, wine tasting and rabbits. I recently retired from teaching English as a Second Language and love to travel. I started making soap in 1999 when we were showing goats in milk as a 4-H project. All of my soaps are made with pure oils and no animal fats. All fragrances are from essential oils. Store-bought "soap" is really a detergent. My soap will leave your skin clean and moisturized. Try some!
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