Ultimate Guide: How to Make Soap at Home from A-Z

Name: Ultimate Guide: How to Make Soap at Home from A-Z
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Everything you need to know to Master the art of soapmaking, and creating recipes from scratch, right at home.

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Created byAnsa Smit

Last updated 11/2024

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What you'll learn

How to safely make quality natural soap.
How to choose the best oils and other ingredients.
How to formulate a recipe for good quality soap to nourish your skin.
Bonus materials where you can learn to make basic soap making equipment on a budget, this will save you a lot of money if you are new to soap making.

Course content

9 sections • 30 lectures • 6h 24m total length

Introduction7:36

Safety Equipment12:02
All the Safety equipment you need for soap making, and why we use them.
Soap Making Equipment12:27
The Basic Equipment you will need to make soap. As well as other "non-compulsory" items that can make soap making faster or easier.
Ingredients Needed For Soap Making6:44
The bare basic ingredients you need to make soap. Additional ingredients follow in the next unit.
Additional Ingredients12:43
Other Natural Ingredients like herbs and clays, and how to use them in soap.
Colorants, Fragrances, and exfoliators are covered in detail in Section 6.
Scale2:33
Demo on how to use the different functions on an electronic scale.
Soap Making Demonstration (Heat Transfer Method)24:41
Heat transfer Method demonstration. Various oils, natural colorants, and essential oil added, then poured into the mold with the in the pot swirl technique.
How to Store and Cure Soap.7:49
Packaging Options and Labeling Laws10:17

How Soap Molecules are formed.2:52
How soap is formed between Oil and Lye, and why soap removes dirt and grime.
How to Choose your Oils According to their Properties in Soap.12:59
How to Calculate the Volume of Your Soap Mold and the Ingredients needed.32:44
How to calculate the volume of a mold, as well as all the ingredients in your recipe that needs to go into it.
How to Calculate the Volume of Your Soap Mold (Imperial Units)6:08
How to Calculate the volume of your mold, using Imperial Measurements
How to Use an Online Soap/Lye Calculator.46:13
Demo on how to use an online Soap/Lye Calculator, including keeping stock and costing on your products.

Natural and Synthetic Colors.23:36
Differences between natural colors and synthetics. Usage rates and colorfastness.
Natural Fragrance - Essential Oils15:27
Essential oils. How they are made, why they are expensive, and how to ensure you are getting what you pay for. (Testing Essential oils for purity)
Synthetic Fragrance - Perfume / Scent4:10
Perfume - Scent - Fragrance oil. What you can use in your soap, how much, and when to avoid them.
Exfoliators.4:23
What you can use as exfoliators in soap and what to look out for.

DIY Plastic Soap Mold - COREX.11:50
A budget-friendly mold you can make with very little experience or tools needed.
DIY Wooden Soap Mold.32:23
DIY wooden molds, see the resources for measurements and material lists for a 20 bar soap mold, as well as the 6 bar mold, as demonstrated in the tutorial.
Soap Cutter23:53
How to Choose a Stick Blender for Soap Making9:05
There are so many Stick or Immersion blenders on the market to choose from, this video is not a review on different brands, I point out certain properties and design elements on blenders to consider when you buy one for soap making.
How to Stamp Soap8:56
Soap stamps are a useful tool to brand "naked" soaps but also a fun element you can use to spruce up a plain bar of soap. This unit is about the different kinds of materials used in stamps, and different ideas on how to use them with or without mica.
Additional Resources.0:06

Requirements

No Prior soap making experience needed, Just curiosity :)
You will need basic safety equipment: Safety Glasses, Gloves and a Mask
Basic soap making equipment: Electronic scale, 3 x food safe plastic containers and a spoon.
Basic ingredients: Olive or Coconut oil, clean water and NaOH (Caustic Soda/Lye)

Description

In this course, we'll begin with the basics of soap making, including safety protocols and selecting the best ingredients for your desired soap type. Different oils and ingredients produce varying results, so we’ll guide you through making informed choices.

We dive deep into recipe formulation, a topic often skimmed over in soapmaking books. Instead of just providing pre-made recipes, we teach you to create your own balanced, unique recipes. This flexibility allows you to use ingredients that are accessible and affordable.

You'll also learn to use a free online Soap/Lye Calculator, making inventory management and product costing simple. We cover labeling requirements and legal considerations from different countries, which is crucial as many hobbyists transition into micro or even macro businesses.

We explore various ingredients like natural and synthetic colorants, fragrances, exfoliators, and different soapmaking methods, detailing the pros and cons of each so you can find the best fit for you.

A dedicated troubleshooting unit helps you identify and resolve common issues, ensuring your soapmaking journey is smooth and enjoyable.

Finally, our bonus section offers money-saving tips, DIY soap mold tutorials, and advice on choosing the right equipment to avoid unnecessary costs.

This course is designed to take you from beginner to pro, making soapmaking therapeutic and fun. Join us and unlock the art of soapmaking!

Who this course is for:

Individuals who love to take responsibility for their own health and enjoy hands on crafts.
Beginner Soap Makers up to Intermediate Soap Makers who want to further their soap making skills, especially in the area of Recipe Formulation.

Ultimate Guide: How to Make Soap at Home from A-Z

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Introduction1 lecture • 8min

Content Summary3 lectures • 7min

Soap Making Demonstration8 lectures • 1hr 29min

Soap Recipe Formulation (Developing your own recipe)5 lectures • 1hr 41min

Different Soap Making Methods1 lecture • 8min

Colors, Fragrances and Exfoliators4 lectures • 48min

Trouble Shooting1 lecture • 36min

Bonus Material6 lectures • 1hr 26min

Epilogue1 lecture • 2min

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