Welcome to the Hot Process Soap Making Class Preview
You can purchase this class here:
This is a look at what you will find on the
Hot Process Soap Making Class Page
On the actual Class Page, you would click on the chalk board and watch
the video or read the recipe for the video
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 essential 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.
This is a quick preview of
what we will be making in the
Hot Process Soap Making Class
The Videos in this class are
followed by the
recipe used in that video.
You can print these recipes
and keep them in a binder
for reference.
I suggest you watch the videos in order. There are
certain skills that you learn as you go along.
So what are you waiting for?
Let’s begin!
The first thing you need to do before you begin 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.
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.
Here is the recipe to make your own herbal oil:
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Thanks very much for taking the time to learn 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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