
This is overview of what you can expect from this course which utilizes only 4 main ingredients with which you can make any design variation of cold process soap from plain soaps to soaps with color and scent. This course is designed especially for beginners but is open to all.
Learn the basics of cold process soap making, including glycerin moisture and safety with lye, through two sample batches demonstrating different methods and room temperature steps.
Explore key ingredients for basic cold process soap, including distilled water, lye, coconut oil, and deodorized cocoa butter, plus tips on selection and handling.
Discover essential, budget-friendly supplies for starting cold process soap making: safety gear, basic utensils, two thermometers, a tare-capable scale, and a 200-watt immersion blender.
Experiment with herbs and botanicals mainly on the top of the loaf. Dried herbs exfoliate; camomile may feel abrasive and lavender can discolor the soap body, unlocking new creative projects.
Learn to color and scent cold process soap with color samplers, fragrance and essential oils, and micas, then use kaolin clay, almond oil, and sodium lactate to ease unmolding.
Explore silicone loaf molds and wooden molds with silicone liners, including partitions for three to four colors in a single loaf. Choose durable silicone for longevity.
Unmold the soap loaf, cut into bars with a chosen cutter, lay it on its side to avoid decorating lines, and bevel edges at 45 degrees; wear gloves.
With this simple four main ingredients recipe, you can make any variation of handcrafted cold process soap from plain and unscented in any size or shape, to scented, colored soaps with intricate designs. We will make two batches of cold process soap using two different methods: traditional method and room temperature method. We will go step by step in the crafting process and cover equipment, tools, methods, safety procedures, selecting molds as well as packaging ideas.