5 Tips For Successful Soap Making

January 10, 2020 12.45pm

Many people find that soap making is a wonderful process that can provide them with a sense of accomplishment. It is simply one of those crafty hobbies that are fun to do and methodical enough to relieve stress and encourage a sense of well-being. Making your own soap provides you with the unique opportunity to control what goes into your products and even make one that is perfectly suited to your preferences.

This fun process makes it easy for you to make exciting products, which you can even sell or offer to friends and family as gifts once you get good enough. This is why we are happy to provide a few helpful tips for making your very own soap.

Learn About Lye

The majority of people who make soap at home are known for using lye. While this substance is completely manageable and can be an excellent tool for making great soaps, it can also be dangerous. Inappropriate use of lye can result in burns or damage to property. Make sure that you keep this substance away from children and pets for their protection, and always handle it with care. All true soaps are made with some form of lye. If not, then they’re detergent-based products.

Educate Yourself About Essential Oils

Essential oils are a perfect addition to your soap when you make it at home. Understanding how the different oils work, as well as what benefits they can offer, can help you to make better soap. You can learn all about the different oils and what they have to offer you. For example, eucalyptus oil lends a pungent, medicinal scent and lavender oil would be much more soft and flowery. Knowing these things can help you to make great products. It's important to ensure that you're using pure unadulterated essential oils like those available in our store.

Start Small

When you first begin making soap, it can be tempting to go all out and make a huge batch. Remember that this is a complex process and you will probably make a lot of mistakes in the beginning. Be patient with yourself and allow yourself to grow your output over time. Start out with smaller batches until you're sure that you've achieved the best recipe. Then create a larger batch by doubling or tripling your ingredients in tandem.

• Add Dried Herbs

An exciting thing that you can do when making soaps is adding dried herbs to the mix. This not only produces a thrilling visual effect but also can offer some benefits for your skin depending on what herbs you choose. Many people love the way this makes their soap look and smell. Many additives also impart specific benefits like extra moisturizing properties or textures that promote exfoliation.

• Invest in Soap Molds

When it comes to forming your soaps, you need a good device to achieve the best shape and size for your product. Silicon molds are amazing for this process because they can withstand heat and are known for making it easy to remove your soaps from the mold when they are cooled. Plastic soap molds and wooden soap molds are also a great traditional choice. As an added bonus, they come in some truly great designs for everyday or holidays in every size imaginable.

• Conclusion

A proper bar of soap can do anything from making your skin smooth and soft to providing you with a complete aromatherapy experience. Making your own soap at home can have a bit of a learning curve, but once you get it down, you will never want to stop doing it. Have fun exploring your creativity as you make completely safe bath products that you know you can trust! Start off with our soap making class to learn everything you need to know. We'll see you there.