Soap Making for Beginners

Service Description

Learn the art of soapmaking with Aroma Natural! From the science behind soapmaking to using natural plant oils like olive oil and castor oil combined with butters like shea, cocoa and coconut infused with essential oils to make cold press soap, our Soap Making for Beginners course is the ideal way to get started. Having sold my own soaps for over ten years I am now passionate about sharing my knowledge and wealth of experience with you. I can guide you through the process of how to safely make soap while using lye. Join me in this ancient craft and start your journey of making beautiful and natural soaps. This workshop is ideal for beginners and is held on a One to One basis where you are guaranteed my whole attention for the day. Natural ingredients are used in this course and the course is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. I am also experienced in using botanicals, herbal infused oils like calendula and comfrey and essential oils. Every person will be using 'loaf' moulds and will make approximately 500g of soap, so around five x 100g bars. I want each person to have a memorable day so we start the morning with a coffee/tea and chat so we can all get to know each other and relax. I offer a 25% discount if you wish to come along with a friend for the day. In the morning : We will talk about the history of soap making followed by : - Basics chemistry of soap making including lye - Talk about different oils/butters that can be used for making soap - A brief talk on formulating your own recipe and how to ensure your soap works for your type of skin. This will include learning about the INS value of oils/butters and why it is so important - We will learn about essential oils and how they can be used in therapeutic ways - Learn how to line a mould - Health and safety needed to make cold pressed soap In the afternoon we will : - Weigh out our ingredients - Learn all about trace in soap making - Make your very own soap - 5-8 bars - Learn about insulating and gel stage - Learn about curing soap - Decorating, cutting and storing your soap - Wrapping and packaging your soap - Where to buy ingredients - Booklet on 'Making Your Own Soap' Have lots of fun Course starts at 10.30am until 3.30pm