Learning how to make cold process soap may seem intimidating, yet once you get it, it's a fairly simple process. Before we dive into the recipe, let's go over basic soap-making terms and equipment. Soap-Making Terms Soap-making has a vocabulary all on its own. There are some ...
“doing it my way” initiative, I put a call out to colleagues who had not only made soap themselves but were willing to share their experience so we could learn ourselves. In this article, experienced prepper and soap-maker, Carmela Tyrell teaches us how to make cold pressed soap safely ...
A friend suggested that I should learn how to make soap at home. Always eager to learn something new, I started looking into it. From reading book after book and spending hours on the Internet, I grew more excited every day. My mind was filled with ideas about special oil blends, unique...
Soap making is a fun craft that’s easy to master, provided you have good attention to detail and know-how to carefully follow directions. Once you learn how to make soap, you can begin experimenting with your own homemade recipes, and truly make it your own! Homemade soap is a real ...
Freezing goat milk is a common technique when you make goat milk soap The way that most cold-process soapmakers make goat milk soap is to replace all the water called for in making the lye solution with goat milk. The typical method is to freeze all of the goat milk into ice cubes, ...
Making cold process soap from scratch doesn’t have to be hard or scary. You can learn how to make soap with lye, also known as old fashioned lye soap, using modern soap making methods, techniques and homemade soap recipes. This beginning soap-makers guide on how to make cold process so...
Making lye soap for the first time may seem daunting and even expensive. However, it doesn’t have to be! This beginner cold process soap recipe is ideal for those who want to learn how to make soap for the first time. Explore my easy recipe for homemade soap in addition to information...
Learn how to make homemade elderberry cough drops with just a few ingredients. They taste great and have the same benefits as store bought lozenges.
How to Wash Potatoes Fields White recommends soaking the potatoes in cold water first before cleaning them to break up the dirt. "This is like soaking a dish that has dried food on it—it just loosens things up so you don't have to scrub," she says. Here's how to tackle your tater...
It’s trickier to make than soap made with water. When adding lye to any soap making liquid, the temperature of the liquid can reach up to 200°F. Milks contain natural sugars, and when these sugars reach high temperatures, the milk will scorch. Scorched milk does not smell ple...