I started my shop about 2 years ago when an aunt of mine asked me to help her finish a big order of soaps, I had never made soap until that day, although I was interested in making soap in the past. I fell in love with the process (and it was only melt and pour), when I discovered Cold Process, I fell even more in love and decided I would still do both. I decided to open the etsy shop but I was weary of telling people at work (I feel uncomfortable doing promotion) but somehow it got out and my major clients were my co-workers and friends. Etsy is still a slow venue for me, I guess because of my procrastination to promote, but the experience here and the clients are lovely.