Saturday, July 31, 2010

So, How IS soap made?!

October 28, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Blog, handcrafted soap, homeschooling

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How do we get this thing called soap, from all the oils and butters we start with? It is such a fascinating process (especially for an under-cover scientist, like me! :)

So many people ask me how the process of soapmaking works. And very many are quit surprised when I tell them, Lye is involved.  ”Lye!?” they say.  I say, “Yes, Lye. No Lye, No soap! :) ”

How do you get soap from Lye and oil, and WHY is it safe when it’s done? Well, I have to admit, this is a pretty adorable way of explaining the whole process! check it out! Click the link below!

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