Most people who make homemade soap these days are concerned with the safety of the products they put on their skin, although there are many in the US for whom it is an enjoyable craft, rather than a health issue. Store bought soap is made commercially and if you look at the ingredients they [...]
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November 8th, 2010 - 9:58 am § in Kids Crafts
Store Bought Soap Vs Homemade Soap: What Is The Difference
October 25th, 2010 - 9:55 am § in Kids Crafts
Make Homemade Soap: Frugal Or For Other Reasons?
“Why make homemade soap when it is so inexpensive to buy?” asked my friend? She knew I was into frugal activities and she assumed that I would be wanting to do it in order to save money. However that was not my reason for taking up this slightly messy pastime. There is a resurgen[...]
September 27th, 2010 - 7:39 pm § in Kids Crafts
Why Not Make Homemade Soap For Sale?
When I make homemade soap I love both to use it for myself and to give it as a gift. Friends are so delighted with the gifts of soap that they are prepared to pay me for it and some have suggested I make it into a full business. I thought about the idea seriously [...][...]
August 30th, 2010 - 10:20 pm § in Kids Crafts
I Make Homemade Soap But Why Did It Go All Crumbly?
“My soap crumbled when I tried to take it out of the mold,” complained a friend who was new to soapmaking. “I know I did everything just as the recipe said.” I wondered if that was the case. When you make homemade soap there are just so many things that can go wrong. It is [...][...]
August 30th, 2010 - 10:20 pm § in Kids Crafts
Why Not Make Homemade Soap For Sale?
When I make homemade soap I love both to use it for myself and to give it as a gift. Friends are so delighted with the gifts of soap that they are prepared to pay me for it and some have suggested I make it into a full business. I thought about the idea seriously [...][...]
August 30th, 2010 - 10:20 pm § in Kids Crafts
What Do They Mean By Trace When You Make Homemade Soap?
Blogs by their nature usually have their latest information at the top of the page and so when reading how to make homemade soap the early information about what a trace was occurred in earlier posts so I never saw it.. It took a little while to find out. Trace is when the soap has [...][...]
August 30th, 2010 - 10:20 pm § in Kids Crafts
Put Your Stamp On When You Make Homemade Soap
There is a great satisfaction when you make homemade soap. Most soap makers develop a favorite recipe along with preferred colors and scents for personal use. Of course there are also those who want to try making soap from every different type of fat and oil and mixtures of fats and oils and all the[...]
August 30th, 2010 - 10:20 pm § in Kids Crafts
When I Make Homemade Soap It Went Liquid Again. What Went Wrong?
Many, perhaps most, who make homemade soap have no idea of the chemistry of what they are doing. What we want is for the ingredients to saponify, to turn into soap. I can see some friends roll their eyes and think, well, doh! However they are missing the point and that is: soap making IS [...][...]
August 28th, 2010 - 5:18 am § in Kids Crafts
Why Not Make Homemade Soap For Sale?
When I make homemade soap I love both to use it for myself and to give it as a gift. Friends are so delighted with the gifts of soap that they are prepared to pay me for it and some have suggested I make it into a full business. I thought about the idea seriously [...][...]
August 22nd, 2010 - 7:06 am § in Kids Crafts
Why Not Make Homemade Soap For Sale?
When I make homemade soap I love both to use it for myself and to give it as a gift. Friends are so delighted with the gifts of soap that they are prepared to pay me for it and some have suggested I make it into a full business. I thought about the idea seriously [...][...]