Soap-making has a rich history and is a blend of art and science. While traditional soap recipes call for ingredients like oils and lye, innovative crafters have been exploring natural and ...

One of the chief advantages of candles and soap from the standpoint of the manufacturer is that they can't be used without being used up. This means lots of repeat business if you are a soap and ...

The soap-making process began with pouring clean water into the top of the hopper. The water slowly percolated down through the ashes, emerging at the bottom as a red liquid potash known as lye. The ...

It’s possible to make bar soap at home using ingredients such as lye and oils. Following a recipe and knowing which precautions to take can help make bar soap making a fun and generally safe activity.

Did you know that we use about 10 percent less water when we wash our hands using foaming soap rather than liquid soap? When we stop and think about how times we and the other members of our ...

The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Before you begin, you’ll need to buy a couple things. Pick up some glycerin (see step 1), some plastic molds ...

Foaming hand soap is more efficient and easier to rinse off. Here's how I make it and save hundreds of dollars over store-bought every year. Chris Wedel Home Tech Editor Chris Wedel is a fan of all ...

Looking for a handmade holiday project that’s both fun and useful? These adorable holiday wreath soaps are the answer. This homemade soap recipe is made with pour soap base and simple silicone molds, ...

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With the wide range of soap-making products readily available in today’s marketplace, beautiful soaps can be created that look as if they were purchased in an expensive boutique. Soap-making is ...

SCOTT -- The first thing one learns when making soap is that there is a lot of stirring involved. And trickling. And waiting. And hoping not to blow anything up. But, boy, does it smell good. An eager ...