Want to try soap making

[FostersFields]

Could someone please give me some reliable sites for soap making info. I read in a few things on here that there is a lot of misleading webistes on making it.
Is it really as simple as I have read?

Thanks

 

[IrishLass]

Could someone please give me some reliable sites for soap making info. I read in a few things on here that there is a lot of misleading webistes on making it.

The following two sites are very trustworthy:

http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/coldp ... cpsoap.htm

http://millersoap.com/

Also- please read through our CP soap section for lots of helpful tips and tricks (and don't hesitate to ask questions).

Is it really as simple as I have read?

Yes and no. While the mechanics of making soap is actually very simple, the ability to formulate a good recipe that you and your skin are happy with takes a bit more know-how and trial-and-error.


IrishLass

 

[new12soap]

I would also like to add that no matter where you get your recipe (or formulate your own) always always ALWAYS run it through a lye calculator to be sure. Even trustworthy reputable sites can have typos!

http://www.soapcalc.net/

http://www.thesage.com/calcs/lyecalc2.php

http://summerbeemeadow.com/content/lye- ... pe-resizer

these should get you started, spend a few minutes playing around with them and learn how to use them, they will save you a lot of cipherin' and headaches.

Also, as you read along, remember soap recipes are calculated by weight, not volume, so you need a good accurate scale. Welcome, and good luck

 

[Genny]

The sites listed are very good sites for learning about soap making.

Soap Queen is also very excellent. She has some nice basic videos about soap making
http://www.youtube.com/user/soapqueentv

Also, if you're interested in finding a good book on soap making, "The Everything Soapmaking" book by Alicia Grosso is excellent.