Hooked on Soap Making!

When my Mother first suggested soap making to me, I was skeptical. I'd read a few books about making cold process soap already and it sounded far too complicated.

I was completely wrong. Planning and preparation ensure the process will go smoothly from start to finish.

If you can read a recipe and bake a cake, then you will have no problem creating wonderful handmade soap the whole family will enjoy.

Learn how to make your own unique soaps by following the step-by-step instructions detailed on "The Process" page.

Throughout this site you will find the answers to your many questions, like "What kinds of supplies do I need?" and "Where can I find the ingredients and what are they?". You will also find great homemade soap recipes along with some fun decorating ideas that will make your soap look fantastic while it moisturizes your skin.

Using pure vegetable oils, herbs and incredible smelling essential oils, you can create natural soaps that nourish your skin and give you that "just been to the spa" feeling.

Enjoy your soap crafting adventure and explore your creative side.

Happy Soaping!

Making Homemade Soap - Starting a Soapmaking business. The story of one woman's effort to excel at making homemade soap.

Homemade Soap Recipes A varied collection of homemade soap recipes and their soap making instructions.

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Soap Making Supplies - The Equipment You'll Need to Get Started! Most soap making supplies can be found right in your own kitchen.

Soap Making Oils - Base Oils for Making Handmade Soap There's a large selection of soap making oils to choose from. The following table will help you to decide which ones to use.

Soap Making Suppliers A list of soap making suppliers, links to their sites and their locations.

Soap Making Ingredients - The Additives Use colorants, minerals and botanical soap making ingredients to turn your soap from ordinary into extra-ordinary.

Lye and Water - Essential to Soap Making Lye and water are to soap as yeast is to bread - crucial to your success.

Colonial Soap Making - Quite Different Than Modern Soap Making. Colonial soap making was a difficult process compared to the homemade soap making methods we use today.

Learn How To Make Soap Learn how to make soap by following this simple, step-by-step instruction guide.

Decorative Soap Making Ideas Use these decorative soap making ideas to add that little something extra to your homemade soaps.

Rebatching Soap - Learn how to handmill soap. Rebatching soap is a great way to use up leftover soap ends or to salvage less than desirable soap batches.

Essential Oils - Scents From Around The World. Experience the world through the scent of essential oils.

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Site Map for Soap Making Essentials A site map to help you find your way around Soap Making Essentials.

Complimentary Resources for Soap Making Essentials A collection of useful resources that compliment soap making.