Sutton Soap who has been chosen to be the first proper interview on Crafters Showcase. Pop over to her website or Facebook page and see her amazing soaps!
What is your business name and contact details?
Sutton Soap
Phone numbers 0151 339 2098 Office
07928 041863 Mobile
What do you make to sell?
Handmade Natural and Organic Soap
Where do you sell your items?
Craft Fairs, Charity events and Online
When did you start your business and what was the reason?
My late Father in law worked at our local soap makers and showed me how to make my own soap over 30 years ago. Then in 2009, I was recovering from an operation and was unable to work for a couple of months so revived my old hobby of soap making to keep me occupied. The doctors told me to use only a gentle soap during my recovery period, so I looked at making my own from natural ingredients.
What are your inpirations and motivations for your work?
I love natural products particularly organic, we also grow a large selection of herbs and lavender so thought it would be a good use of them. Now my motivation is the will to provide good natural products at a fair price and made with ethically and locally sourced ingredients. It would also be good to be able to make a small profit in the next few months as we have invested quite a lot in time, insurance, cosmetic assessments, equipment and supplies.
What is your favourite craft, even if you don't do it yourself and why?
I love the skill that some of my fellow crafters have, some of the artists I see are fantastic, I think it is a wonderful skill, I love seeing nature pictures at craft and art shows.
Can you name a few of your favourite businesses that sell handmade items on Facebook, not including your own?
https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_168120946578641 is a group that I have set up for local crafters to share information about local events
How did you find Crafters Showcase and what would you like to see us do to help you promote your business?
I found the showcase whilst searching for craft fair details on Facebook, and saw a lot of links to you on other people’s pages. I think you are doing a good job at the moment, I would just like for us all to gain more exposure and for more people to source local craft products similar to the way people seem to be using the farmers markets for food products.
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