A much needed update
May 23, 2007 3
I sort of feel like ive been neglecting my site..but I really havent. My sleeping schedule has gotten back on track, im going to bed at more reasonable times and working during the day, etc. So I have less free time to write..plus..ive sort of been throwing around the idea of starting my own soapmaking business, I guess? I mean, not really a business but..id like to handmake soaps and hopefully sell them.
I know, it sounds like a lame idea and I probably wont make any money but I think it would be so fun. Ive really been contemplating whether or not I wanna do it and..I think im gonna go ahead and just run with the idea because I will really never know unless I try.
So, the other night I did some adding up and figured up how much it would be all together to get started…it would be more than about $300 or $350, that includes banner/ad space for 6 months/advertising and my own webspace, plus everything id need to get started like the soap maker, the extra molds, extra bases, oils, bags, stamps, blah blah. Ive already got a game plan…
Two soap bases, three scents to start out with. Ill make some practice bars for my family..see how they like them, see how my ideas for scents and bases really mix and see if they work..so..I dunno. Hopefully it will work. What do you guys think?
I realize I have to stick with it and its not gonna happen in a months time..or even three or four months time, but this is a real trade craft that I could work with and overtime go somewhere with..I guess im sort of embarrassed about it but deep down inside im super excited 
Soap making is one of the most popular business here in our place. I think that would be a good start.
Just make sure to let yur friends try it to so you’ll have a wider range of opinions. 
comment by Fia — May 23, 2007 @ 5:53 pm
Just checking to make sure you’re aware that I got you covered in the webspace department. I’ve got plenty of it
comment by Booger — May 25, 2007 @ 1:40 pm
If you make your own soap and sell them, its a good business. But to make it “big” business is not easy as this is a well established cottage industry. I would suggest going for a niche. Like “organic” or “aromatherapy”… and to start with your neighbourhood rather than the Internet… to your success!
comment by Calvin Warr — May 25, 2007 @ 4:45 pm