Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen
All the fundamentals of making cold process soap from scratch with lye and oil; make all natural sustainable soap from scratch for yourself of start a side hustle selling soap.
Introduction to soapmaking and selecting the best mold
Anne-Marie Faiola introduces the basics of soapmaking, discusses choosing the right mold, shares tips for a hard soap recipe, explains water discount and sodium lactate, and covers gel phase and unmolding techniques. She wraps up with a teaser for the next episode.
Key Points
- Patience is crucial when unmolding cold process soap to avoid dents and drag marks.
- Using molds like wood and silicone can speed up the unmolding process compared to plastic molds.
- Incorporating techniques like formulating with hard oils, using a water discount, and adding sodium lactate can help the soap harden and unmold more quickly.
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Transcript
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