2020 has been a long and difficult year for everyone. The Coronavirus changed everyone’s daily life, seemingly overnight. One big part of that change was being more aware of washing hands. By...
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Like most people just getting into soap making, I started with melt and pour soap bases. After my first few batches I found myself asking the same question most people ask – how can I increase the...
One of the first questions most people considering the purchase of handmade soap as is how long a typical bar will last. After all it costs more than the factory-made bars you can buy at any grocery...
Choosing the right soap mold can make all the difference in your finished product. When I first started making soap, I did what most people do. I bought a ten inch wooden box mold with a silicone...
When I was first learning to make handmade soap, I was intimidated by working with lye so I started with melt and pour soap base. I am so glad I did. Melt and pour, or glycerin soap as it’s also...
There are two common issues people run into when making soap: not enough lye or too much lye used. Too much lye will result in a bar whose pH is too high and can cause skin irritation and burning....