Soap Making

Simple DIY Bath Jelly Soap Recipe for Kids

This is a fun bath jelly soap recipe the kids love. It’s a wiggly soap that makes bath time more fun AND gets them clean in the process. And what could be better than that? Enjoy this recipe!

The Secrets of How to Make Soap in a Slow Cooker

Learn how to make soap in a slow cooker. Our basic cold process recipe of water, lye, and fat can be used for crock pot soap. It’s a great base recipe for creating many awesome soaps, and it’s a simple process that doesn’t take a lot of time or effort.

Soap Making: Weight Vs. Volume Measurement

In soap making, should you make measurements using weight or volume? The question may sound simple, but it is the subject of MUCH debate! The good news is, the answer ends up being similar on both ends of the argument.

Learn How to Make Your Own Silicone Soap Molds

There are two ways to make homemade soap molds out of silicone and we’ll show you how to do both. Both involve a bit of work and time, but the results are inexpensive and so satisfying! You can use clear or colored silicone for your molds.

25 More Soap Making Tips for Intermediate Soap Makers

You all know I love making soap, I’d be happy I could do it all day! I’ve been doing it for a long time now, and because experience is a great teacher, I’m ready to share even more of my soap making tips with you!

Sustainable Alternatives To Palm Oil In Soap Making

If you don’t want to use palm oil but still want to make soap, there are some good alternatives. If you do use it we recommend sustainably-sourced palm oil that is organic and RSPO certified. Do you use palm oil, or some other alternative? What are your thoughts on the subject?

How to Add Swirls of Color to Your Handmade Soap

These soap colorants tips show you 6 different methods for adding swirls of color to your soap. The good news is, swirling the colors in isn’t complicated.

The 10 Best Herbs to Use in Your DIY Herbal Soaps

I love using herbs in my homemade soaps. They add texture, scent, and many benefits for your skin. Most herbs can be used in making soap, but there are some that are better than others.

3 of Our Favorite Natural Homemade Soap Recipes

Homemade soap recipes are a perfect time to get creative. Making soap can be repetitive, so take time to be creative. Here are 3 of my favorite soap recipes.

Can You Make Soap Without Lye (Sodium Hydroxide)?

Lye (sodium hydroxide) is a necessary component of soap making. Let’s learn what it is, how it’s made, its caustic properties, and how its used to make soap.

25 More Tips for Making Amazing Soap at Home

Learn how to make soap at home and perfect it using 25 tips from expert soap maker Deb Maslowski. Her advice will help you avoid pitfalls and make great soap!

25 Secrets For Making Amazing Soap at Home

These 25 soap making tips will save you a lot of time and trouble. Years of mistakes and trial-and-error have forged the soap making secrets you’re about to discover!

Fun and Easy Substitutions for Making Soap at Home

Learn how to make soap using more than plain water and oil. Examples include tea or hydrosol in place of water and oil infused with herbs like mint, lemongrass, and more!

Staples for the DIY Natural Bathroom

Homemade beauty products start with the right ingredients. This essential list of DIY ingredients will help you make so many different staples for your bathroom.