Soap making is one of the oldest industries dating as far back as 2800 BC in among the ancient Babylonians where a soap-like substance was found among the ruins. The Romans, on the other hand, were the ones who popularized bathing, and as a result, the use of soap for personal hygiene. The earliest soaps [...]
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Soap making is one of the oldest industries dating as far back as 2800 BC in among the ancient Babylonians where a soap-like substance was found among the ruins. The Romans, on the other hand, were the ones who popularized bathing, and as a result, the use of soap for personal hygiene. The earliest soaps [...]
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Homemade Laundry Soap: How to Make Laundry Soap How to make soap at home is a common question that comes to the mind of a large number of people, who want to replace their harsh commercial laundry soaps with something milder, but equally effective homemade products. To know more about how to make laundry soap at [...]
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
I am trying to get into the whole soap making thing, and I don’t know where to get fat. A butchers? A restaurant? I have all the other ingredients (Perfume, Lye, Glycerin, Coloring). It depends on what kind of soap you are making. I have in the past made some Olive Oil soap that has been [...]
Sunday, January 18, 2009
I want to melt it down and add some fragrance/colour etc. Can anyone tell me what would be nice? I'd like someone other than just 'essential oils', something a little different would be nice. Any suggestions for bits to put in (maybe dessicated coconut with a coconut fragrance?). How would I go about making a coconut fragrance? Or [...]
Friday, January 16, 2009
I have tried my hand at melt and pour soap making, whats the best way to polish them prior to packing? I mean to get the clean shiny look, professional so to speak?? I think with candles you give them a good rub with panty hose!! So try the panty hose.. don't hurt to try! =) [...]
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
I am attempting to make soap using a 3D contoured soap mold. I want something to be affixed to the top when finished. I know how to add items to soap when they are in a standard mold before they are set, but how to I accomplish this with a two-piece mold? I believe [...]
Monday, January 12, 2009
i'm putting the finishing touches to a candle and soap making book i dont want to leave anything out so any questions you have how ever silly you might think they are would be a great help to me. thanks What are the most popular scents? What scents work best in aiding relaxation? powered by Yahoo Answers buy Femara [...]
Saturday, January 10, 2009
I'm interested in making bar soap and oils. I would love to know how to make it at home.. Hey, I have a bunch of recipes in my soap making newsletter. You should check it out. http://www.soapmakingfun.com/newsletter4.shtml Was there a particular scent that you wanted? Here is one you may like. http://www.soapmakingfun.com/cold-process-soap-making/powerfulherbalsoap.shtml powered by Yahoo Answers mail order Pravachol [...]
Thursday, January 8, 2009
I have recently taken up soap making as a hobby. Can someone tell me the cheapest place online to purchase supplies such as molds, fragrances and such? Thanks so much! The best place that I've found for carrier oil: Soaper's Choice – http://www.soaperschoice.com/ Sam's club or Costco for large quantities of soybean, canola and olive oils If you know someone [...]
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
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