AndyRoo Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Hello all. We have our niece and nephew coming to stay with us in a few weeks, and I've decided to make them some things like bath bombs and bath jellies to amuse them, along with their beloved 'slime' (don't ask) and silly putty etc. But does anyone know if there's anywhere I can buy bulk goods such as soap glycerine? And I also need plenty of things like cornflour etc. I've looked on Amazon but their prices are a little high so I was wondering if anyone knew of anywhere specific that might sell those kind of bits in bulk? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 I get soap making supplies from a company called Butterburr and Sage (honestly!) in Reading, Berks. I don't have the details to hand but they have a website. Also Essential Oils Direct somewhere in the Midlands do similar. If they like that sort of thing have you ever come across hydrophobic sand? It's great and, I think, on Amazon. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Have you tired eBay? Plenty of choice on there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyRoo Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 3 hours ago, soapdragon said: I get soap making supplies from a company called Butterburr and Sage (honestly!) in Reading, Berks. I don't have the details to hand but they have a website. Also Essential Oils Direct somewhere in the Midlands do similar. If they like that sort of thing have you ever come across hydrophobic sand? It's great and, I think, on Amazon. Good luck! I'll check that out later, thank you! They already have some of the sand, but for Christmas I was going to make them some snow globes with their favourite things inside. 3 hours ago, Geoid said: Have you tired eBay? Plenty of choice on there! Oh, yes - I've been buying things off there to put in the bombs (glitter, water beads, confetti, and those sponges that expand in water). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 If you use a company like Butterburr and Sage then you can order various quantities of different things all at once, their service is very good and things arrive quickly. And, no, I don't have shares 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyRoo Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 1 hour ago, soapdragon said: If you use a company like Butterburr and Sage then you can order various quantities of different things all at once, their service is very good and things arrive quickly. And, no, I don't have shares It's good to know somewhere like that. I've promised the kids bath bombs, bubble bars, soaps, and some bath jellies for my nephew. I have my work cut out for me. I think I'm just going to stick to simple things like glycerine soaps etc. If I got too fancy I think I'd turn all mad-scientist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Mad Scientists are good! Mad Uncle even better and its good fun making stuff up. I love soap making - alchemy, alchemy, they've all got it alchemy! Sorry, it's been a stressful week 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyRoo Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 Well, making slime is great fun... I've learned how to make both the regular gloopy kind, and a 'fluffy' version! Both very satisfying, and I've decided to keep the one of them as a stress toy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 That looks yuk and fun! How about making bread rolls/buns - that blue goo looks just like dough! Although eating it would not be quite as pleasant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Yep - there's just something not quite right about blue food, isn't there!!?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyRoo Posted June 27, 2018 Author Share Posted June 27, 2018 11 hours ago, Valkyrie said: That looks yuk and fun! How about making bread rolls/buns - that blue goo looks just like dough! Although eating it would not be quite as pleasant! It's got glue in it, so I wouldn't recommend taking a bite. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Yuk no! I meant proper yeasty yumminess! LOL! Then you can eat it all. Cinnamon buns even! My daughter makes good cinnamon buns - pity she doesn't live here now - just fancy one! On the other hand just as well - I should be cutting down a fair bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyRoo Posted June 27, 2018 Author Share Posted June 27, 2018 11 minutes ago, Valkyrie said: Yuk no! I meant proper yeasty yumminess! LOL! Then you can eat it all. Cinnamon buns even! My daughter makes good cinnamon buns - pity she doesn't live here now - just fancy one! On the other hand just as well - I should be cutting down a fair bit! I'm not so good with things like breads and buns, but I make good cakes and really good fudge brownies (IMHO). I'm going to have a go at macarons this weekend. This could end in tears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Happy baking! I'm sure you'll be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Best it ends in tiers......sorry! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
