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Why is My Cold Process Soap Soft?

admin / March 8, 2017

Cold process soap requires patience. It needs several days to harden in the mold. Then, it needs to cure for […]

admin / January 25, 2017

Cold process soap is very different compared to soap made from surfactants. Cold process soap is made with natural oils

admin / December 14, 2016

Here in the Pacific Northwest, it’s starting to feel like fall. The leaves are changing, the temperatures are dropping and

admin / June 29, 2016

Preparing your work space before making cold process soap is essential. It helps the process run smoothly, as seen in this post.

admin / May 18, 2016

The ability to manipulate the texture of cold process soap allows for a wide variety of techniques. For example, thick textured

admin / April 20, 2016

Just like food, bath and beauty ingredients have a recommended shelf life. Shelf life refers to the length of time

admin / March 9, 2016

Rich, creamy and decadent, butters are a great addition to a wide variety of projects. They can be used in

admin / January 27, 2016

There are a lot of terms thrown around when you’re learning how to make soap. The most tricky of them

admin / December 16, 2015

There are a wide variety of ingredients to customize handmade soap. Oils, colorants, additives and fragrances create a perfectly customized

admin / November 4, 2015

Selecting soap making oils and butters is a fun and personal process. Each oil and butter contributes various properties to