In soap making whether you are making hot process or cold process at some point you will need to use a stick blender to marry your ingredients together.
Choosing a good immersion blender is quite a task as there are many out on the market.
for more information on what to consider for an immersion blender you can read more of the details HERE.
In the article we discuss a few metrics you can consider when choosing a soap making stick blender. These metrics are listed below.
- Power button location
- Power cord location
- Speed control Dial
- Attachment options
- Ergonomics
- Product Reviews
To break it down, your blender should consist of a few features that makes its use easy. Knowing the parts of the blender helps and knowing which parts ans where they are will help you choose.
- Power Button
- Motor and motor body
- Power cord
- Speed Control dial
- Blending Attachment
- Additional Attachments
The location of each of these parts will make a difference, especially when you are mixing soft oils as they tend to take a while to reach trace.
Ultimately you want a blender that feels good in the hand, the buttons are easy to reach with your thumb or forefinger and having additional attachments make it all the better.
We have used several blenders during out time and some have lasted longer than others while some were easier to use than others.
Below are a few that we recommend.
Amazon Basics 500 Watt Multi-Speed Immersion Hand Blender
Handheld Blender 2-Speed Functionality
9-Speed Immersion Multi-Purpose Hand Blender Heavy Duty Copper Motor Brushed 304 Stainless Steel With Whisk
Hand Blender 350 Watt – Dual Speed – Includes Beaker, Whisk