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 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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