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Soapmaker Memberships

Soapmaker memberships are for those individuals who make and sell handcrafted soap, are in the process of learning how to make or who make but do not sell handcrafted soap, or who are retired from soapmaking, but wish to stay in touch with the industry.

For more information on benefits for each level see: For Soapmakers and the Member Benefits Chart.

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Associate Membership

The Associate Membership is for individuals who make soap, but do not market or sell to the public. It is intended for those who are learning the craft and making soap, but are not yet ready to go into the soapmaking business.

Associate Memberships include all member benefits except those that specifically relate to marketing and selling handcrafted soap. Personal members may vote, but not hold office.

$80.00

Professional Membership

The Professional Membership is for individuals who make handcrafted soap and market it to the public. Benefits for Professional Members are geared toward those things that assist in promoting handcrafted soap, increasing proficiency in the trade, improving business skills, encouraging networking opportunities and providing general exposure for the member's business and products.

The Professional Membership includes product liability insurance, with several options.

$500.00

Professional Membership (Insurance Waived)

The Professional Membership is for individuals who make handcrafted soap and market it to the public. Benefits for Professional Members are geared toward those things that assist in promoting handcrafted soap, increasing proficiency in the trade, improving business skills, encouraging networking opportunities and providing general exposure for the member's business and products.

The Professional Membership normally includes product liability insurance, which is waived if the soapmaker already has comparable insurance coverage. Your membership will be processed, but the waiver process will need to be completed within 15 days. You will receive additional information on how to complete that when your membership is activated.

$100.00

Professional Membership (International)

The Professional Membership is for individuals who make handcrafted soap and market it to the public. Benefits for Professional Members are geared toward those things that assist in promoting handcrafted soap, increasing proficiency in the trade, improving business skills, encouraging networking opportunities and providing general exposure for the member's business and products.

The International Professional Membership does not include product liability insurance.

$100.00

Retired Professional Membership

The Retired Professional Membership is for individuals who have previously been a member of the Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild and have now retired from soapmaking. They may still make soap for personal use, but do not market or sell to the public.

$100.00

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