Welcome to The Hot Soap and Liquid Soap Making Class
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Hot Soap & Liquid Soap Making Class
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Hot Process Soap Making and Liquid Soap Making
are perfect methods to learn together.
This is because they are both cooked soaps.
The methods are very similar.
Let’s begin with Hot Process Soap Making.
Hot Process Soap Making is one of the
best ways to take advantage of the delicate
essential oils that can’t survive
Cold Process Soap Making
The reason for this is because in Hot Process Soap Making,
the chemical reaction (saponification) has already happened
before we add the essential oils.
During saponification, the soap temperature rises
during the chemical reaction and many
delicate essentail oils such as citrus
cook out and you are left with no scent.
Another benefit to Hot Process Soap Making is that the
colors you use stay true.
All the natural herb are still the same color
as when you started.
You also get to use your soap
quicker than Cold Process.
When the soap cools, it hardens and can be cut
even on the same day as it was made.
You can escalate the cooling
process by putting your soap in the refrigerator
or freezer.
It is best to leave your soap to solidify
for a few days after you unmold it though.
So what are you waiting for?
Let’s begin!
The first thing you need to do before you begin soap making is
to become familiar with the safety information for soap making.
Please read this information before you go any further.
Once you have become familiar with the safety and precautions of soap making, here is a list of equipment you will need.
The equipment for Hot Process Soap Making and Natural Liquid Soap Making is the same.
Please note, soap making is one of the cheapest hobbies to get into.
Most of your equipment and tools can be found at discount prices,
and many can be found at second hand or thrift stores.
If you are interested in making a recycled soap mold, here is a detailed guideline that I have created for you.
It will fit a 2 pound batch of soap.
Please remember to use stable cardboard. Cereal box weight cardboard is too light to hold the soap without warping.
If you would like to watch the video to make this mold,
here it is:
Let’s get started!
Here is a handy ebook I have put together for you.
It illustrates the technique of hot process soap making step by step.
You can keep this on your computer or print out a copy to have on hand.
It’s time to watch the video for hot process soap making.
The first soap we will be making is Lime Soap.
Citrus Essential Oils tend to cook out of Cold Process Soap,
but they are a perfect choice for hot process soap making because
by the time you add the citrus oil (in our case Lime Essential Oil),
the soap will have already gone through the saponification process (when oil, water and alkali turn ito soap).
For the color of this soap, I will be using powdered Lime Leaves.
Okay, on to the video!
Here is the recipe for the video you just watched:
One of the best things about Hot Process soap making is that as soon as the
soap batch cools, it also hardens.
You can speed up the process by putting your soap mold in the fridge.
Here is the video showing what to expect after your soap has cooled,
hardened and is ready to un-mold:
Once you have cut your soap, you can package it.
Here are a few ideas to get your creativity flowing:
The next hot process soap we will make is Chocolate and Silk Soap.
We will be melting silk fibers in the Sodium Hydroxide
and water mixture. This way we will be able
to add this luxurious ingredient to our soap.
This step is completely optional though.
If you prefer not to add the silk, just skip that step.
Here is the video:
This is the recipe for the Chocolate and Silk Soap:
Once you have allowed the Chocolate and Silk Soap to cool and harden, you are ready to cut it.
Here is the video:
It’s now time to get into making your own recipes.
Once you start, you will be coming up with a bunch
of new oil combinations.
You will soon discover your favorite combinations
Here is the video to get you on your way:
Here is the handy guide to keep with you as you
create your new recipes:
Once in awhile, you will be making a batch of soap and become
distracted, or maybe you will forget to reset your
scale when you add another oil to the pot.
Whatever the situation, there may come a time when your
soap batch just didn’t turn out.
That’s okay. This video will help you use up that
messed up batch of soap that
you thought was a gonner.
Here is the recipe that you will be using to fix that messed up batch:
Chunk Soap is a very handy way to use up your scraps of soap from another batch.
The look can be very attractive. The scent can be a really nice
combination too.
Here is the video to show you the method:
Here is the recipe to make the Chunk Soap:
This next soap is one of my very favorite soaps.
Organic Rooibos Tea Soap.
Rooibos tea is loaded with vitamin C and it makes
a wonderful colored soap too.
Here is the video showing you how to make it:
Here is the recipe for Organic Rooibos Tea Soap.
The extra whole rooibos tea for exfolliation is optional.
It is always nice to add a wonderful healing oil to your soap. Some of these oils such as calendula can be quite expensive.
Here is a video showing you how you can easily produce these same oils at a fraction of the cost with all of the benefits.
Don’t forget you also have the option of using organic herbs. The organic herbal oils are hard to find and very expensive to purchase.
Now that you have a good grasp on Hot Process Soap Making,
let’s make Natural Liquid Soap
This method of liquid soap making is very traditional
and natural.
We are bombarded with so many chemical in our liquid soap and detergents
that we don’t even realize how harmful they are.
This is true liquid soap making and it will not
dry your skin like detergent chemicals.
Liquid soap making is similar to hot process soap making to a point.
There are a few differences such as the alkali we will be using.
For liquid soap, we use Potassium Hydroxide instead of
Sodium Hydroxide.
You will be learning to make 5 different Liquid soaps.
Coconut, Olive, Soy, Almond, and Hemp Seed.
They each have different characteristics
and they all are slightly different to make.
Once you start to use natural liquid soap,
you will notice how it fits right into your
routine. Never having to purchase harsh
chemical cleaners, never having to worry about the environmental
damage you are causing.
Natural Liquid Soap
is both environmentally friendly
gentle on your skin.
Let’s get started!
Here is a handy ebook I have put together for you.
It illustrates the technique of natural liquid soap making step by step.
You can keep this on your computer or print out a copy to have on hand.
It’s time to watch the video for liquid soap making.
The first soap we will be making is Coconut liquid Soap.
Coconut oil soap makes a very bubbly, cleansing soap.
It lathers up big and it can be mixed with other liquid soaps
to boost the bubbles.
Okay, on to the video!
Here is the recipe for the video you just watched:
Once the Coconut liquid soap has sat for a few days,
the soap will start to become clear.
Here is the Coconut Liquid soap after a few days:
The next liquid soap we will make is Olive Liquid Soap.
This is also known as Castile liquid soap
It is the most popular type of liquid soap on the market,
and it’s usually thickened with borax or chemicals.
I have chosen not to thicken mine because I like it to be as natural
as possible.
Here is the video:
This is the recipe for the Olive Oil Liquid Soap:
Once you have allowed the Olive Oil Liquid Soap to sit for a day, it’s time to take a look at it.
Here is the video:
The next liquid soap we will be making is Soy.
I like soy liquid soap because it has a lot of the same
characteristics of Olive Liquid soap, but it produces more bubbles.
It’s also cheaper to make than olive, so it’s a good choice for
all purpose cleaners.
It also works well in shampoos.
Here is the video:
This is the recipe for Soy Liquid Soap:
Almond Oil Liquid Soap
is very soft and soothing. It’s
a great addition to hand soap and
face cleansers.
This is a more expensive soap to make, but it’s
worth it.
Here is the recipe for Almond Liquid Soap:
Hemp Seed Oil Liquid Soap is a
very special soap. It keeps the hemp scent and creates a
nice soft lather. I love this soap for shampoos and face washes.
Here is the recipe for hemp seed oil soap:
This recipe uses liquid soap to create a nice lather.
The Mocha scent of this all natural formula is rich
and invigorating. The cocoa and vanilla scent is so rich.
Coffee makes a wonderful exfolliant.
Here is the recipe for Mocha Bubble Body Sugar:
This Laundry Liquid will save you money and save the environment at the same time.
It does a great job of cleaning your clothes and is completely
biodegradable.
Here is the recipe for the laundry soap:
This is a nice thick hand soap filled with chamomile
benefits. You can change this to Lavender or any
scent you like.
This soap needs to sit for about a week after it’s made so it can settle
into a natural gel.
Here is the recipe for this soap:
Cleansers without Sodium Laureth Sulphate
and other detergents are hard to find.
This facial cleansers does the job without
harmful chemicals
Here is the recipe for This Natural Facial Cleanser
Scrubbing bubbles can be used in so many
ways. You can use this formula on
stubborn pots, bathroom grime,
kitchen surfaces and sinks.
I use this formula often
This is a cleaner you can feel good about because it’s natural and
will not harm you or your pets.
Here is the recipe for Scrubbing Bubbles
This is a great shampoo for
your family and your pets.
It does not contain detergents like other
shampoos and it cleans your hair
like no other.
It’s mild and gentle enough to use daily.
Here is the recipe for this Natural Shampoo:
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Thanks very much for taking the time to learn hot process soap and liquid soap making.
I can’t think of another craft that you can make and use every day.
Soap is an essential item in our every day lives.
Happy Soaping!!
Rene
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