Basic Rebatching Instructions Rebatching, aka, French Milled, or triple milled soap is another form of cold process soapmaking. You can make your cold process soap from scratch or use a rebatch soap base. Rebatch is the perfect soap if you aren’t ready to take on Cold Process soap and lye but want something more natural […]
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Invigorating Shampoo Bars
Tea Tree Shampoo Bar by Kathyrn Hackney, Otion Soap Bar I am a new fan of shampoo bars for many reasons. The lather is incredible, the bar is long lasting, I have shinier hair with zero buildup, and it’s all natural! My recipe contains a lot of castor oil, which creates a rich and foamy lather. […]
Aloha M&P Soap
This recipe makes two pounds of beautiful Aloha melt and pour soaps! Gather your ingredients: 1 lb. White Soap Base 1 lb. Clear Soap Base .2 oz. Coral Mica .2 oz. Shamrock Green Mica Flexible Plumeria Mold Island Coconut Fragrance Oil Tropical Vacation Fragrance Oil Instructions: ONE: Cut your soap base into 1 inch cubes. Using a heat safe […]
Dream Catcher Soap
This is a very simple swirl technique with dramatic end results. Make sure you have some practice making cold process soap before trying this, so that you are familiar with a light trace versus a heavy trace. It is important to keep the batter nice and thin during the entire process. Gather your materials to […]
Shaving Soap
Easy Shaving Soap A Cold Process Soap Recipe by Anne-Marie Faiola INGREDIENTS: 12 oz. Coconut Oil 12 oz. Palm Oil 12 oz. Olive 11.9 oz. Distilled Water 1 heaping tablespoon of Clay (I used Bentonite Clay but any will work – it’s used to provide slip for the razor) 5.36 oz. Lye (2% supefat) INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Heat […]
Build Your Own Soap Cutter
by Catherine Failor of Milky Way Molds When it comes to cutting soap into bars, most small-scale soapmakers are faced with 2 options: laborious hand-carving or the purchase of expensive pre-fabbed cutters. But in very little time, you can create your own customized soap cutter for $50 or less. This simple but effective cutter can […]
Pricing Your Cold Process Soaps
Please note that this analysis is intended for informational purposes only. Your actual cost of goods may vary depending on shipping charges, ingredients used, and time spent on each batch of soap. First, let’s discuss some basic overhead costs incurred by any small business (be it soaping or clothing design) like heat, electricity, phone bills […]
Color Blend Melt & Pour Soap
Create a beautiful two tone melt and pour soap 1. Prepare your ingredients. You will need two microwave-proof containers. 2. Color and scent both bases. (See Basic Melt and Pour instructions) 3. Test temperature. If the temperature of either base is higher than 130ºF, cover base with saran wrap and check temperature every five minutes. […]
Break the Rules Soap
Cold Process Soap Recipe by Leila Gaines GOAL: The goal here was to have a 2-oil soap with outrageous lather and no-less outrageous skin pampering. I also wanted to disprove for myself some of the various basic principles all soapmakers are told: 1) INS numbers should be within a certain range: This soap is wonderfully […]
Gentle Acne Soap
Cold Process Soap Recipe by Leila Gaines GOAL: To create a gentle acne soap. I do NOT make any claims to its effectiveness in combating acne. However, this soap should make your skin feel and look a bit better. This soap is made using the method of water reduction to speed saponification and cure. Soap […]
Blue Man Cold Process Soap Tutorial
Safety First: Make sure that you have on your goggles, gloves and long sleeves. Gather your materials: Instructions 1. Put on your gloves and goggles and make your lye water. Measure out 10 ounces of distilled water and mix in 4.3 ounces of lye. Remember to always add the lye to the water and never […]
Soap Coloring Options
The following article on soap coloring options was inspired by a reader’s question concerning the differences between oxides, micas, ultramarines and colorants and when to use which one. Soap Coloring Options: Oxides, Micas, Ultramarines – What’s the Difference? by Anne-Marie Faiola You’re right, there are a lot of soap coloring options out there. I’ll go […]
Reusing Your Packaging
Article by Michael A. McAuley One of the most lamented aspects of purchasing almost any product is the, often valuable, packaging left over once the contents have been used up or removed. However, the “King of Reuse” is here to save you from having to recycle your bottles before they’ve reached the end of their […]
Mondo Bath Bomb
Mondo Bath Bomb Recipe Stainless Steel Bath Bomb Mold 16 oz. Citric Acid 32 oz. Baking Soda .75 oz. Pink Grapefruit Fragrance Oil Witch Hazel Red Mica ONE: Combine the 16 oz. of citric acid and 32 oz. baking soda in a large bowl and mix well. Use your fingers to break up any clumps. TWO: Once […]
Easy Bath Bomb Recipes
Bath Bombs, or Bath Fizzies, are like giant alka-seltzers for your bath – they spin, whirl and swirl in your bath while releasing scent and skin-softening agents. They make bath time SUPER fun! If you’ve never made bath bombs before, check out this video on Soap Queen TV and learn how to make bath bombs. […]
Man Soap with Tamanu
When was the last time you soaped with Tamanu Oil? Tamanu Oil comes from the nut of the Tamanu Tree, found inside the inedible fruit that is only produced once a year. Tamanu Oil has a very earthy smell and slightly grainy texture. It smells sort of like nutty, musky dirt. Not only is it […]
