When it comes to making cold process or hot process soap there will be a time when you have to use multiple oils. Its not though of to be an issue until you reach that point for the first time. Combining multiple oils together for a soap recipie is a good idea however maintaining the recipe preciseness becomes an issue…
When it comes to handmade soap there are three main ways soap is made and of the three ways or types of handmade soap there are easy and hard soap recipes. The three methods of making soap are; cold process soap making, hot process soap making and melt and pour soap making. Hands down the easiest soap to make would…
This Cold process soap making guide, tool of the craft article is here to give you that understanding of the basics needed to make cold process soap. The most commonly asked question in soap making is how to make soap. Various types of soap but the key to making any type of soap is to understand the tools of the…
Overview Melt and pour soap making has had a surge in the past few months. Many persons feel safer making melt and pour vs cold or hot process due to the fact that there is no interaction why sodium hydroxide aka lye. This makes making melt and pour soap an activity that can be carried out by younger persons. While…
Adding color to hand made soap is a matter of knowing which soap you are working with and what type of colorant you can use in that soap. Soaps can be colored with mica, oxides, natural spices or plant based materials and with artificial lab colors. Learning how to add color to handmade soap will help your creativity when making…
When it comes to soap making, cold or hot process, distilled water is often used. The question that comes after making a few batches of soap is. What else can I use instead of distilled water? This is a question I had asked myself a few time until curiosity got the better of me and I searched for an answer.…
Soap making can be a daunting task to undertake. So many moving parts that seem unrelated but so necessary to making a good safe bar of soap. The cold process technique of soap making can be overwhelming to many new soap makers and rightly so. The main fear comes from the thought of having to handle sodium hydroxide also known…
A common question that would come up from our customers is do we sell stick blenders for soap making. Unfortunately we do not sell many tools for candle and soap making but we can help you find the right tool for the job. How to choose a stick blender for soap making is a better question to ask and this…
So in short when it comes to palm wax vs soy wax which is better? Well sad to say but the choice of using palm wax candles or soy wax candles will be decided upon by the maker and ultimately the user of the candle. Both are great waxes to use in candles however the way the raw material is sourced may be a point of contention for the end user.
A basic list of of safe containers for soap making are as follows; Heat tempered glass containers, Microwave safe containers, Steel Containers.
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.
Melt and pour soap is the easiest way to make custom designed soap for your skin or anyone that may have eczema. This was a question that came to mind when dealing with my daughters eczema situation. What can I do to manage her outbreaks and how can I be sure what was in the products I would use. I…
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.
Your skin is the largest organ on your body and the first thing most people notice beyond your clothing. So it makes sense to ensure that you take good care of your skin. Cocoa butter is one of those hard butters that do wonders for the human skin and body as its also edible. With such a super amazing plant…
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 what makes homemade soap crumble? This happened…
