Once your soap has hardened, usually 24-48 hours after pouring, the next step is to remove from your mould and cut the block into bars. Using our wooden moulds, this is very easy to achieve. Because our hand-built wooden moulds are made in two parts, the sides of the mould lifts off the soap block, […]
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We love making cold process soap at home. One of the things that always fascinates me is the saponification process, specifically when the oils start to turn into a solid. This moment is known as “getting to trace”. It is the moment when the oils and lye begin to emulsify and thicken when your spoon, […]
Using lye (aka Caustic Soda) can be a bit daunting at first, but when treated with respect and care, soap making at home is a lot of fun. When making soap, we insist that our students wear safety glasses, rubber gloves, long sleeves and pants, and enclosed footwear, to ensure that any accidental splashes of […]