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Article How to Make Handmade Soap

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For those who are making handmade soap from scratch, lye is essential in bringing about a chemical reaction that would produce the finished soap. However, the downside of lye is that it is a corrosive substance, which could bring about burns, scarring and injury, if not used with proper precaution. Fortunately, there are still ways for novice crafters to use lye in a safe and effective manner. Additionally, using different molds to create the finished product can allow you to create themed soap that would fit your preference. Ingredients ·          ⅔ cup (160 ml) coconut oil ·          ⅔ cup (160 ml) olive oil ·          ⅔ cup (160 ml) pre-chosen liquid oil ·          ¼ cup (60 ml) lye (also called 100% sodium hydroxide) ·          ¾ cup (180 ml) distilled water Part 1 Gath...
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How to Make Your Own Soap

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Making soap at home is a satisfying, inexpensive way to provide for your family's needs or create wonderful gifts for your friends. You can make soap using a kit, but making it from scratch enables you to choose your own ingredients and customize the soap to fit your needs. This article provides information on making soap from scratch using the cold process method. Ingredients ·          24 ounces of coconut/olive oil ·          38 ounces of vegetable shortening ·          12 ounces sodium hydroxide, or lye. (also called caustic soda) ·          32 ounces spring or distilled water ·          4 ounces of your favorite essential oil, such as peppermint, lemon, rose or lavender Part 01 Preparing to Make Cold Process Soap Gather the ingredients . Cold process soap is made fro...
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