Tutorials

Cream Soap - Tutorial by Trial and Error(Added 8/4/03)
I had no clue how to do this, just knew to use both the lye for bar and liquid soap at half the amount as normal. Well, it turned out great - and if I'd been a little more patient and used my head, it would have taken a lot less time! Don't worry, I'll try again for the short version - but it was fun.

Cocoa Butter Bath Melts Tutorial (Added 4/10/03)
Everyone has been asking about how to make these!!! They are super, just drop one in the tub and get all the good stuff for a relaxing bath. Thanks to CL Griffith for providing this tutorial.

Swirling HP Soap - Colorant Tutorial (Added 4/10/03)
Learn how to make beautifully swirled soaps easily!!! A special thanks to Bren for sharing with us!

Liquid Soapmaking Tutorial - Crockpot Style! (Added 1/1/03)
This was MUCH simpler and quicker than I imagined it could be, and I'm glad I attempted it at all. Just like lotion making, sometimes you just have to dive in! See what I did, and how it worked.

Making Wooden Soap Molds (Added 1/1/03)
Here is some information on wood types, mold size, soap dimensions, and how to put together a basic mold. Also included: links to other great mold making instructions, presented by some of our site visitors!!!

Oven Hot Process Soap Making Tutorial (Added 12/10/02)
This is not ITMHP (In the Mold Hot Process) but I think it's better! Similar results without putting your molds in the oven. No worries about warping or melting molds!

Lip Balm Tutorial & Tips (Added 12/10/02)
Quick, simple directions for making your own lip balm. Includes a few tips learned along the way to make your experiments a bit more fun.

Body Butter Tutorial (Added 12/09/02)
This is more of a tips sheet than a tutorial, since there is no one way to make these! Everyone has a different idea of how these should be made, so instead we try to offer you a few tips and ideas for making your own.

Lotion Making Tutorial
A quick tutorial on an easy way to make lotion. Use the microwave or your stove and a stick blender or a wire whisk. (MS Word format)  (2004 PA Soapmakers Gathering handout in pdf format)

Make Your Own Pain Reliever
All kinds of great information here - thanks to Brenda from Hobbit Hollow for submitting this.

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