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Make Cold Process Soap

From David Fisher,
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Get Started - Workspace, Ingredients, and Lye

Ingredients and Tools for Soap Making
The Ingredients and Tools for this Batch of Soap
David Fisher
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Let's get started making a batch of cold process soap.

The first thing you'll need is a recipe. Either get one from this site, a soap making book or Create Your Own Soap Recipe.

Next, assemble all of your equipment, materials and ingredients, your recipe, and organize your workspace.

Because it takes time to cool, make your lye solution first, and set it aside in a safe place.

  1. Get Started - Workspace, Ingredients, and Lye
  2. Weigh Your Oils
  3. Heat and/or Melt Your Oils
  4. Add the Lye to the Soap Pot
  5. Mix the Oils and Lye Together Completely
  6. Add Your Fragrance or Essential Oils to the Mix
  7. Add any Additives or Extras
  8. Add Your Color
  9. Pour the Soap Into the Mold
  10. Clean Up and Let the Soap Set

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