"There are only two types of soap-making kits out there," Velasquez explains, "Cold process soap, which requires sodium hydroxide (not for kids) and melt-and-pour soap kits (easier and kid ...

You aren’t limited to the standard process of making soap by adding lye/water to a fat such as tallow, lard, or olive oil — a method known as cold process. Another, less well-known technique ...

In hot process soap-making, external heat accelerates saponification. Most soaps can be used the next day, though it’s ideal to wait 1 week if you want a harder bar. Cold process. Cold process ...

People can make lye soap using a cold or hot process. According to the Handcrafted Soap & Cosmetic Guild, the cold process relies on internal heat generated from combining lye and water.

What we’re making here is a bit different. Lugo specially formulated this recipe for Gear Patrol readers ... At its core, soap is basically three ingredients: oil, lye and water. The process of ...

We cover the chemistry behind soap making in simple terms, including what saponification is as well as the benefits of different oils, and butters and how to use a soap calculator. This class will ...

Learn how to make artisan cold-pressed soap from scratch at Tentacle this Sunday afternoon. At the workshop, you will be learning different techniques, such as how to use different herbs and ...