Soap Making 101
7
Lessons
4
Videos
All
Skill Level
30 Min
Duration
English
Language
Overview
We have been making small-batch soap for over a decade and we know when you are first starting out with soapmaking it can seem VERY intimidating. We want to help you learn how to make soap from the comfort of your own home and maybe you will learn to love this hobby like we do.
This course will walk you through the very basics of soapmaking and get you started. We answer questions we’ve been asked in soapmaking classes that we’ve taught and we walk you through what to do when things go wrong. Which they likely will at some point on your soapmaking journey.
You don’t have to be intimated by making soap at home. You can replay each video as many times as needed and use the lessons as reference points. We love to share our hobby with others and we hope you will enjoy this course.
Completing this course will help you:
- Make your very own homemade soap
- Understand the Science of Soapmaking
- Understand the resources needed for soap making and how to handle them
- Know where to purchase the resources needed for soap making
- Troubleshoot common problems in soapmaking
Who is the course for?
Anyone who has ever wanted to try making soap at home. This course covers the basics of natural soap making. It is the perfect course for the person who wants to try to learn the skill of soap making. It can be a starter course for someone who is interested in making artisan soap and experimenting with scents, molds and aesthetics.
Learning Path
Meet the ladies of The Farm at Spring Creek and how we got into soap making.
Video 30 secs + 2 Min read to complete
We’ll walk you through the science of soap making and the chemical reaction that occurs.
2 Min read to complete
You will need specific ingredients for saponification to take place. They will need to measured precisely. This video will show you what you need and discuss where you can purchase them. More details on where to purchase in the Resource Lesson.
Video 6 Min + 2 Min read to complete
This video will show you what to look for as an indicator that your soap is ready to be poured.
Video 1.5 Min to complete
In this lesson you will learn they different types of molds that can be used and what do once you pour the soap into the mold.
Video 2 Min + 1 Min read to complete
FAQs and troubleshooting common problems
2 min read to complete
This is a resource page that will show you where you can purchase soap making supplies.
5 min read to complete
If you’d like to continue learning about soap making be sure to check out our follow up course, Soap Making 2, coming Summer 2021. You will learn how to mix colors, mix scents, make hot processed soap and layer colors in a mold.