Making melt and pour soap is fairly simple, however there is no substitute for having the right tools for the job. The 6 tools needed to make melt and pour soap are a scale, mold, spatula, double boiler, thermometer and a soap cutter. With these tools and of course your safety equipment like gloves, eyewear and long sleeve shirt making…
Melt and pour soap is by far the easiest way to get in to soap making. The method is in its name, melt and pour. However there are a few problems you may not be aware of when it comes to this method. There are 6 common melt and pour soap problems such as discoloration, burning, sweating, ripple development, mold…
Wood grain soap recipe Wood grain soap is not actually a soap with special properties but a technique used to make the soap look like wood grain. Although the ingredients used can be considered special enought to aide in good skin cleaning and conditionoing it is often over shadowed by the design of the actual soap. Making this type of…
A AdditiveA substance blended with wax to enhance its burning qualities or alter its properties. Additives may include vybar, stearic acid, or UV inhibitor to name a few. AfterglowThe light emitted after removal of an energy source. A wick may tend to “glow” and burn down slightly even after it has been extinguished. B Burn rateThe amount of wax consumed…
When making candles, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is which wax to use. Each type of wax has its own unique properties that can affect everything from how the candle burns to how long it lasts. So, how long do you have to cure candle wax before using it? Does curing time vary by type of wax?…
Making melt and pour soap is fairly easy, in fact it is so easy it’s often the first type of soap we recommend new soapers get into. However too many persons find themselves with melt and pour soap making problems. This may seem weird but its so simple that many believe the technique should be more difficult. You literally melt…
Candle making is a fun, easy way to create personalized gifts and decorations for your home. This blog post will discuss the different types of waxes that can be used in container candle making. We will also talk about how to determine the amount of wax to use for your candle project. You’ll also learn about the different types of…
Soap making level – Intermediate In the pot soap swirl cold process technique – Introduction The in the pot soap swirl video below was a bonus video made mainly due to a mix up of soap making classes, it was timely as we were also on the verge of making a bar for our Christmas gift boxes. Hence it all…
Castile Soap Recipe Castile soap has been known as a soap made entirely from olive oil. However any soap made of primarily vegetable oil can be considered castile soap. Its origin is said to be somewhere in Spain but a history lesson this is not. Making castile soap in this sense will refer mainly to a soap made from 100%…
Soap making level – BASIC Activated charcoal soap is typically combined with tea tree essential oil which makes it a very popular soap that is easy to make but also very beneficial for the skin. Charcoal soap is used mainly for person with oily skin and extreme acne and many also use it to balance their skin tones especially when…
Soap making level – BASIC Table of contents Carrot Soap Recipe Adding carrot to a soap using the cold process soap method is actually easier than you may believe. The benefits of doing this however make it worth learning. Carrots are known for keeping you skin healthy but that is bases on eating the vegetable. What happens when you use…
Soap making level – BASIC Honey and oat soap is a popular soap that has been around for a long time. There are many variations on the ingredients and technique used to make the soap using the cold process method. With this in mind this honey and oat soap recipe is another variation of this popular soap. The beauty of…
Soap making level – BASIC Making infused soap with tea is fairly a simple added step to making traditional cold process soap. The added ingredient of the tea adds a small step but nothing that can be overwhelming. To make tea infused soap first brew your tea, and use it to make tea infused lye water. Add this infused lye…
Oh the dreaded lye… the caustic soda that burns your flesh off and you shrivel up and die. Well that’s what legends says about the substance but do you really know about sodium hydroxide? The scientific name is sodium hydroxide but many different cultures have various names for it such as lye or caustic soda. No matter its name its…
To add to the user experience of handmade soap beyond the looks and the benefits is often the scent of the soap. A scent ties into the human brain to the point that it solidifies memory according to verywellmind.com. Choosing the right fragrance is one thing but knowing how to incorporate into your soap is another. Generally there are two…
