How to make cold process soap? Combine vegetable or animal based fats with lye dissolved into water called lye water then pour this combined mixture into a mold and let it solidify into soap.
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What makes homemade soap crumble?
Making soap can be a relaxing event, especially when you have an idea in your head and cant wait to see the final product. Although it can be relaxing it is serious business. Calculations must be as precise as possible else you could end up with something totally unexpected and ask the question...
Read moreWhat is the cheapest oil for soap making?
Sometimes you just want to make a cheap bar of soap instead of one of those overly expensive handmade soaps. To do this you need cheap oils to make your low cost soap and we recommend you consider low cost soap when starting out to improve your soap making skills. With all that said, what
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I was so curious after a few years of making soap I wondered what is the best oil I've used to make soap and after a much thought I have an answer. Based on my limited 5 year experience of making soap I can answer the question, what is the best oil for soap making?
Read moreHow soon can I use cold process soap?
Many new soapers get so excited when making cold process soap for their family that sometimes they want to use it right away. However there are some issues involved before you can use it as there is the topic of safety and soap curing. This question comes up at each soap making class. How soon...
Read moreWhat are the 3 benefits of using handmade soap?
There are 3 major benefits of using handmade soap. Ingredient control, Structure of the soap, and Control over the design of the soap.
Read moreHow to avoid glycerin rivers in cold process soap.
Whether you are new to soap making or have a bit of experience under your belt. Sooner or later you will experience this phenomenon known as glycerin rivers. Your next question when you do experience it will be what went wrong. Here is culprit to what causes glycerin rivers in cold process soap...
Read moreWhat supplies do I need to make cold process soap?
Soap making can be a very addictive hobby, so much so that persons soon turn their hobby into a business. Whether its a hobby or a business you will need to have the right tools and supplies to make cold process soap. So what supplies will you need to make cold process soap? Soap making
Read moreWhat is Adulterated Oil and how to spot it?
I'm glad I got your attention and I will get to the point of the matter at hand. Adulterated oils in particular Adulterated Olive Oil uses not only in soap but in every day consumption can be a time bomb waiting to take some one out. What is adulterated Oil? Firstly I surmise you have
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