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wayland · Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 1171 Location: Campile. Wexford

I know a couple who have made quite a cottage industry of goat milk cosmetics. WWW.roseacresoaps.com. They wont give you any recipes of course for commercial reasons but the whole range is made in their kitchen and is not rocket science. Good luck.

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Marie · Joined: 10 Jul 2009 Posts: 43 Location: Galway

Very nice website. Amazing what can be done from a kitchen.I only intend to make some for home use etc. how did they get into soap making? Is there much demand for their products. It looks very professional Very Happy

wayland · Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 1171 Location: Campile. Wexford

Hi Marie. They got into it when they both decided that they loved goats but were not keen on the dairy products. Their biggest customers are in the UK and they are at most of the big shows throughout the year. Yes the products do look professional perhaps too professional, I have always thought it would market better if it looked more cottagey, but I have sat labeling by hand at their kitchen table for hours to help get out a large order. With a growing family they do need another income but they do ok.
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Marie · Joined: 10 Jul 2009 Posts: 43 Location: Galway

Sometimes i think its easier to just work p/t and be sure of hours/wages. Less stress in the long run , although i understand the lore of been self employed