How to Make Soap from Scratch- Cold Process

In this week's tutorial I show you how to make your own handmade soap from scratch! It's not difficult and can easily be made using just 4 ingredients- canola oil, olive oil, water, and sodium hydroxide (lye). I came up with this recipe myself and it does not include any fragrances or colors. I wanted to keep it nice and simple for you guys.

This is just an introduction to soapmaking. If you want to take it a step further I recommend you do your research and learn as much about soapmaking as you can because there are a lot of different factors that play a role in the chemical process that is creating soap.

This video is fully captioned for the hearing impaired.
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The websites I recommended in this video are:
http://www.teachsoap.com
http://www.soapqueen.com
http://www.soapdelinews.com
http://candleandsoap.about.com/

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[TheAnswerJan]

I never wanted to work with lye to make soap till I watched your vid. What an excellent job you did teaching!

[TheCraftyGemini]

@TheAnswerJan Thanks! I was scared to too at first until I did more research and saw that everyone did it and didn't have a problem. I had my husband mix my first batch and then I did the rest. As long as you're careful, know what you are doing and stick to your recipes it's a lot of fun. :o)

[Totalavatar]

Finally video that explains it simply. Thank you:)

[TheCraftyGemini]

@Totalavatar Thanks! Glad to help. :o)

[thebabyk7]

Hi! I absolutely love, love, love your video!!! and if your plan was to get me interested in actually starting soap making then I have to tell you it worked!!! this tut was so detailed even a dummy would be soap making by the end of it! the hints and links to other helpful videos was just great, good job:-)

[TheCraftyGemini]

@thebabyk7 Thanks! It's a lot of info. but it's definitely worth it! We haven't bought soap around here in almost a year! :o)

[CadenBurleson]

FIGHT CLUB!

[SlLVERFAWKES]

19 people dont bathe with soap.

[Hemulen40]

Ye could also try & boil Mitt Romney ?

[hokanut]

Well done. Been looking at many vids for a basic recipe. Wish I had found yours first.