Many times I get asked in classes, “What is the difference between Hot Process Soapmaking and Cold Process Soapmaking?” Here is the answer: Hot processing is a technique where a soap base is cooked at low temperatures between 180 – 200°F for 2-3 hours. During this process fatty acids are neutralized and produces clear liquid soaps and [...]
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Hot Process Soapmaking vs. Cold Process Soapmaking – What’s the Difference?
Posted in Soap Making Classes in Wisconsin on November 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Cold Process Soap Making on the Farm in Wisconsin
Posted in Soap Making Classes in Wisconsin on February 20, 2011 | 3 Comments »
About 4 years back, when I was a new soap maker, I was quite disappointed that all the cold process soap making classes I wanted to attend were way the heck outside of Wisconsin. It seems that most soap makers were reluctant to teach others how to make soap. The lack of opportunity is the reason that we [...]
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