Lye to Me Gently- The Secrets of Soapmaking- Episode 8 "Why Soapmakers Are Basically Mad Scientists with Aprons"

Sandra Miederhoff

We stir cauldrons, calculate with spreadsheets, and occasionally shout at the batter. Soapmaking is wild, weird, and wonderful.  The chemistry, the artistry, and the chaos. Perfect finale to the series.

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Lye to me Gently- The Secrets of Soapmaking- Episode 7 "Cold vs. Hot Process: The Great Soapy Showdown"

Sandra Miederhoff

A funny, factual comparison of soapmaking methods with pros, cons, and personality types. Cold process is a patient artist. Hot process is a rustic rebel. Both make great bars. Which team are you on? 

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Lye to Me Gently- The Secrets of Soapmaking- Episode 6 "The Zap Test & Other Soapmaker Shenanigans"

Sandra Miederhoff

Yes, Some soapmakers lick their soap. Yes, It's called the zap test. Yes, we're aware it's weird...

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Lye to Me Gently- The Secrets of Soapmaking- Episode 5 “Beer, Wine & Goat Milk: The Wild Liquids Soapmakers Love”

OilyEscapades Admin

Why use water when you can soap with beer, wine, goat milk, or oat milk? Here’s how and why soapmakers get wild with their liquids….

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Lye to me Gently - The Secrets of Soapmaking - Episode 4 "Soap Stars"

OilyEscapades Admin

Lye To Me Gently: Episode 4- Sopa Stars: The Colorants, Scents, and Sparkly Divas of Your Bar

Micas, clays, botanicals-oh my! Let's talk about the fabulous extras that make your soap sing...

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Lye to me Gently: Superfat & Fabulous

OilyEscapades Admin

Superfatting means adding extra nourishing oils that don't saponify--turning your bar into a moisturizing masterpiece.

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Lye To Me Gently - The Secrets of Soapmaking: Suds of the Ancients

OilyEscapades Admin

From Babylonian laundry soap to Roman mystery mush, the history of soap is weird, wonderful, and occasionally kind of gross...

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Lye To Me Gently - The Secrets of Soapmaking: Lye Me a River

OilyEscapades Admin

Explore lye safety, saponification, and the misunderstood love affair between fats and alkali. 

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