Soap Making Instructions

Cold Process Soap Lye Calculator

An oline lye calculator recipe specifications provided by Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild

Basic Soap Mold Care

Basic instructions on use and care of your soap molds.

LabColor FAQ

LabColors is a super concentrated liquid dye system that is the most reliable and easiest cosmetic colorant system you will ever use for your soaps, lotions, creams and other toiletry products.

LabColors Chart

Shows approximate color of your soap using the liquid cosmetic colorant (LabColors).

Measurement Chart

If you need help with your units of measurements consult our soap making measurement chart.

Melt and Pour Soap Instructions (Microwave Method)

Detailed instructional sheet on melting soap.

Mica Colorant Instructions

These tips will help you using mica colorant in Cold Process (CP) and Melt n 'Pour (MP) Soap Making.

Pigment Colorant Instructions

These tips will help you using pigment colorant in Cold Process (CP) and Melt n 'Pour (MP) Soap Making.

Soap Making FAQ

There are a variety of ways that can catapult you into the world of soap making. As a beginner, we recommend learning the basics of melt and pour soap making before moving onto more difficult techniques.

Soap Making Video

You loved our candle making video and now our newest video will guide you through the steps to make beautiful homemade melt and pour soap.

Water Soluble Paper Tips

Here are tips on using water soluble paper with your soap making projects.

Essential Oil Flash Point Chart

An outlined chart showing flash points of essential oils.

Awarness Ribbon Color Chart

Many groups have adopted ribbons as symbols of support or awareness, and as a result, many causes often share each color. Some causes may also be represented by more than one color.

Certified Organic Essential Oil Flash Point Chart

An outlined chart showing flash points of certified organic essential oils.

Soap Making Color Wheel

Need help with color selection for your soap making project? Use our color wheel to help choose complementary colors.

CP Soap Making Equipment

A list of all the essential equipment needed to make CP soap

Lye Safey Precautions

A detail safety list when working with sodium hydroxide (lye)

Soap Dictionary

A complete list of soap terminology and definitions

Soap Troubleshooting Guide

A very helpful guide when problems occur with CP soapmaking and Handmilled soapmaking

CP Soap Pricing Worksheet

A simple worksheet to determine the cost of your CP soap