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What is a soap swap?
The Soap Naturally Swap project and all the soap recipes for current and past swaps are made available thanks to the selfless committment of area hosts, swap participants and volunteers. Special thanks go to Ersilia Vitale, Helen Brosche (HTML formatting, Web editing), Roger McPherson/M & M Soapworks, Leanne Chevallier, Anna Posth (photographs), and Shelley Bordeleau (general co-ordination, supervision, editing, HTML).
A "soap swap" is a fun project, where several soapmakers send each other samples of the soap they make. The details change from swap to swap, but the basic concept is the same everywhere: We swap our soaps so we can see what other soapers do, get feedback about our creations, and learn more. On Soap Naturally, soap swaps are a way for sharing and helping each other become better soapers.... as well as, of course, for showing off our masterpieces! :-))
If you're not a member of Soap Naturally and would like to join a swap, you will have to first join the soapers mailing list, so you can keep up-to-date on what's going on.International Soap Swaps at a glance:
- 2007 is the year of the 9th International Soap Swap (ISS9). See below for details.
- Previous swaps:
- ISS8 - Eighth International Soap Swap (2006)
- ISS7 - Seventh International Soap Swap (2005)
- ISS6 - Sixth International Soap Swap (2004)
- ISS5 - Fifth International Soap Swap (2003)
- ISS4 - Fourth International Soap Swap (2002)
- ISS3 - Third International Soap Swap (2002)
- ISS2 - Second International Soap Swap (2002)
- ISS1 - First International Soap Swap (closed in 2001): Shelley's recipe
ISS9: Soap Naturally International Soap Swap #9
The Ninth International Soap Swap is taking place in 2007.
This year's theme is Naturally Mine, and general guidelines are now available. If the idea of a swap tickles your fancy, we suggest that you first read up the description and guidelines. If you like the picture and wish to go ahead, you can then fill in the signup form.
Only Soap Naturally members can take part in these Swaps. If you are not a member, you will have to first join the soapmaking mailing list, so you can keep informed of ongoing developments.
ISS8: Soap Naturally International Soap Swap #8
This year's theme was Good Enough to Eat.
With 39 participants in 6 countries, ISS8 has been the most popular Soap Naturally Swap so far. Participating soap recipes are available for you to browse also starting from the list of participants.
ISS7: Soap Naturally International Soap Swap #7
For ISS7 we had a dual theme: Zen and/or Soaps that Work.
We closed the swap with 37 participants from 4 countries: - New Zealand, Australia, USA and Canada.
View a group picture taken of all the swap soaps together
and see the list of the 37 participants from this page.
ISS6: Soap Naturally International Soap Swap #6
This year's theme was Inspiration, with 37 participants from North America, USA, Australia and New Zealand. You can browse the list of participants.
ISS5: Soap Naturally International Soap Swap #5
Theme for the Fifth International Soap Swap (Sept 2003) was My Favourite and had 34 participants from all over the world. You can have a look at its list of participants.
ISS4: Soap Naturally International Soap Swap #4
The Fourth International Soap Swap took place in the last quarter of 2002, with Country of Origin as its theme. Check out the ISS4 list of participants for more information about the 28 soapmakers who took part and their recipes!
ISS3: Soap Naturally International Soap Swap #3
ISS3 was closed at the end of May 2002. The theme for this swap was My latest creation, and we'd like to thank Shelley Bordeleau for her invaluable help in co-ordinating the swap.
Check the List of participants page for more information about swappers, soap pictures and recipes.
ISS2: Soap Naturally International Soap Swap #2
The second International Soap Swap (ISS2) had 22 soapers from three continents.
Check the List of participants page for more information about swappers, soap pictures and recipes!
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