Learn How to Make Soap

As someone with extremely sensitive skin, I’m always checking ingredients and looking for unscented, natural products that won’t make me flare up like a tomato. I’ve been an avid supporter of small-batch soapmakers for many years, more often than not buying plain (and wonderful) unscented bars.

I Took a Soapmaking Class

I met Shanna with Big Red Barn Goat Milk Soap at a local craft show in September 2022, chatted with her about the toils of sensitive skin, and happily left with a bag of goodies. I came home and looked her up on Facebook (put those business cards in those bags, craft show people!) … and found out that she offers a soapmaking CLASS!

As someone who loves learning new things and often talks about how anyone else can also learn, I didn’t hesitate before signing up. I loved the class and couldn’t wait to make my first batch of unscented goat’s milk soap.

Then I Joined a Soapmaking Membership

But wait … then I learned she also had a monthly membership, where she sends out the scents, colors, and recipe you need for each super cool monthly project, PLUS teaches you how to make it via a live Zoom class? Of course, I just had to join that, too. The monthly package and guidance from Shanna are really cool, but what I love even more is the community of other still-learning soapmakers. Sharing our projects and supporting each other has just been so much fun.

In the beginning, I had no intention of making soap to sell. I was happy making it for us and to share with clients, family, and friends. But, I quickly realized I was making more soap than what we needed, and WANTED to make more. Plus, people I had gifted soap to started asking me how they could buy more. So, I opened the Preserving My Sanity shop in September 2023 where I offer a variety of goat’s milk soap, lotion bars, lip and body butters, bath salts, accessories, and gifts.

You can see a fun recap of several of the soaps I made as a Sassy Soapers member in this Instagram Reel.

You Can Learn How to Make Soap, Too!

Shanna teaches one-time classes on a regular basis, and/or you can join the membership. Either way, it will be fun.

I’m an affiliate, because well, goat milk soap is the best, and Shanna is an awesome teacher. Here are the links!

👉 Join the Soapmaking Class

If you have any questions about either option, I’d be happy to answer them for you. Ask in the comments below or email me at darcy@preservingmysanity.com.