Have you ever looked in your kitchen cabinets and thought, “Huh, I wonder if I can put that in soap?” If so, you’re in good company. It’s a pretty common thought among soapmakers. Also, you are in luck – there are plenty of fresh ingredients you can use in your cold process recipes. In addition to […]
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Turmeric Secret Swirl Soap Tutorial
What You’ll Need: 5 Pound Mold with Sliding Bottom Silicone Liner for 5 Pound Wood Mold Multi-Pour Sectioning Tool Hanger Swirl Tool 54 oz. Swirl Recipe Quick Mix 7.7 oz. Sodium Hydroxide Lye (2% superfat) 17. 8 oz. Distilled Water 1.8 oz. Ginger Essential Oil Turmeric Powder Sweet Almond Oil (for infusing turmeric) Large Sealable Tea Bag If you’ve never […]
Black Tea Soap Tutorial
What You Need: 5 Pound Mold with Sliding Bottom Silicone Liner for 5 Pound Mold 2.7 oz. Cocoa Butter (5%) 13.5 oz. Coconut Oil (25%) 2.7 oz. Matcha Green Tea Butter (5%) 16.2 oz. Olive Oil (30%) 13.5 oz. Palm Oil (25%) 5.4 oz. Sweet Almond Oil (10%) 14.3 oz. Brewed Black Tea (20% water discount) 7.6 oz. Sodium Hydroxide Lye 2 oz. Bergamot Black Tea Fragrance Oil Titanium […]
Cactus Flower Soap Tutorial
What You’ll Need: Embeds 7 oz. LCP White Melt and Pour Base Chrome Green Color Block Base 5 Pound Mold with Sliding Bottom Silicone Liner for 5 lb Wood Mold 65 oz. Lots of Lather Quick Mix 9.3 oz. Sodium Hydroxide Lye 19.3 oz. Distilled Water (10% water discount) 4 oz. Cactus Flower Fragrance Oil Titanium Dioxide Bright Blue Jean […]
How to Set Up Your Market Display
Preparing for a market can seem overwhelming. There are supplies to transport, displays to set up and potential customers to talk to. If you’re new to the market scene, we’re here to help. The following tips will help you prepare for whatever the event throws at you. Before diving in, make sure to check out the […]
Creamy Goat Milk Soap Recipe
What You’ll Need: 9 Bar Birchwood Mold Silicone Liner for 9 Bar Mold 5.3 Apricot Kernel Oil (15%) 8.8 oz. Coconut Oil (25%) 11.5 oz. Olive Oil Pomace (33%) 2.5 oz. Cocoa Butter Cubes (7%) 7 oz. Palm Oil (20%) 4.9 oz. Sodium Hydroxide Lye 11.6 oz. Goat Milk 2 oz. Oatmeal Milk and Honey Fragrance […]
Kokum Butter Cold Process Soap Tutorial
What You’ll Need: 10″ Silicone Loaf Mold 0.7 oz. Castor Oil (2%) 8.5 oz. Coconut Oil (25%) 1.7 oz. Kokum Butter (5%) 23.1 oz. Olive Oil (68%) 4.7 oz. Sodium Hydroxide Lye 10.3 oz. Distilled Water (8% water discount) 2 oz. Eucalyptus Essential Oil Titanium Dioxide 3 Tbsp. Ground Pumpkin Seeds If you’ve never made Cold Process soap before, stop here! […]
Bamboo Mint Impression Cold Process Soap Tutorial
What You’ll Need: 18 Bar Birchwood Mold Silicone Liner for 18 Bar Mold Flowers and Spirals Impression Mat 14 oz. Avocado Oil (20%) 3.5 oz. Castor Oil (5%) 7 oz. Cocoa Butter (10%) 17.5 oz. Coconut Oil (25%) 7 oz. Mango Butter (10%) 21 oz. Olive Oil (30%) 23 oz. Distilled Water 9.7 oz. Sodium […]
Pumpkin Souffle Cold Process Soap Tutorial
What You’ll Need: 8 Paper Disposable Cups (cut to hold 4 ounces) 8 oz. Coconut Oil (25%) 9.6 oz. Palm Oil (30%) 8 oz. Olive Oil (25%) 6.4 oz. Sweet Almond Oil (20%) 4.5 oz. Sodium Hydroxide Lye 10.5 oz. Distilled Water 1.7 oz. Pumpkin Souffle Fragrance Oil Titanium Dioxide Disposable Frosting Bag Used Coffee Grounds MOLD […]
Sparkling Snowdrop Cold Process Soap Tutorial
What You’ll Need: Embeds: 6 oz. LCP Clear Melt and Pour Snowflake Sparkle Mica Iridescent Glitter *Mold of choice (I used 4″ Silicone Loaf Mold) Base: Tall Narrow Wood Loaf Mold Hanger Swirl Tool 45 oz. Swirl Quick Mix 6.2 oz. Sodium Hydroxide Lye 14 oz. Distilled Water 2 oz. Sparkling Snowdrop Fragrance Oil Titanium Dioxide […]
Mechanic Cold Process Soap Tutorial
What You’ll Need: 12 Bar Round Silicone Mold 9.6 oz. Coconut Oil (30%) 9.6 oz. Olive Oil (30%) 9.6 oz. Palm Oil (30%) 1.6 oz. Castor Oil (5%) 1.6 oz. Cocoa Butter (5%) 9.4 oz. Distilled Water (12% water discount) 4.6 oz. Sodium Hydroxide Lye 1.7 oz. Orange 10X Essential Oil 5 Tbs. Pumice 8 Tbs. […]
Adding Honey to Cold Process Soap: Tips, Tricks & Recipe
There are a wide variety of ingredients to customize handmade soap. Oils, colorants, additives and fragrances create a perfectly customized bar. Honey is a popular additive for cold process soap. It has various properties that make it appealing for skincare. In particular, honey is a natural humectant, which means it absorbs moisture from the air. […]
