The best way to get free help with your soap making is to join one of the bulletin board style groups devoted to soap making on Yahoo. There is no cost - its free.

The groups, listed below, have many friendly members that are glad to help newcomers.

After joining a group, you can ask questions directly or access previous messages and useful files.


Soap Makers This is a place to talk mostly about soap making, recipes and tips. But most importantly, this is a place to help each other, beginners and experienced persons alike.
SouthernSoapers This group has a large mix of users and welcomes beginners.  A wealth of soapmaking resources and tools are in the files section, available to all members.
ApplesNBerries A group for all soap makers. This group welcomes newbie soapers to the group. We want newbie soapers to feel at home and to ask as many questions as they need to ask. We are here to help.
Soap Making 101 For soap makers of all levels to exchange ideas, recipes, problems and solutions of soap making.
Tallow Soapers For the free exchange of ideas between soapers using animal oils (AOs - lard, beef tallow and other tallows) in their craft. Our list is open to all regardless of their chosen method, materials or experience level.
Soap Recipes The members of this list share recipes, hints and techniques for creating soaps, lotions,cremes, bombs, packaging, etc.
Discount Water CP This forum is for EXPERIENCED soapmakers who use stronger lye solutions in their soapmaking formula, and generally like to experiment and push the envelope.  This is a method that requires meticulous measuring and technique.
Elements Bath and Body