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 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: Lye Me a River

OilyEscapades Admin

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

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