Hi everyone I'm Pam - brand new to soap making - I live in New Plymouth and recently attended a 2 hour workshop here. I'm like Kim, gettting bits and pieces together, and doing lots of reading. Managed to get "Soap Naturally" and another nice book from our local library, but haven't yet made any soap. I'm going to be leaving my present at the end of April, so look forward to doing lots of soap making after that. I'm enjoying all the emails - thanks very much Pam