On My Soap Box – Tagged "handmade soap"– Page 4 – The Soap Coach

Feb 10, 2020

Dreaded Orange Spot - My experience - or lack of!

Dreaded Orange Spot - my experience - or lack of!

Feb 03, 2020

Can I come to a Soap Making Workshop with my son/daughter?

I get asked quite a lot if you can come to my soap making workshops with a child who may enjoy it. Sadly the answer is no and there really is only one reason for this.Soap making involves using lye...

1 comment ·Jan 25, 2020

5 tried and tested ladies essential oil blends for soap making.

5 tried and tested ladies essential oil blends for cold process soap making.

1 comment ·Jan 20, 2020

What is 'gel phase' and why does it matter?

What is gel phase in soap making? Is gel phase in soap making necessary? What are the benefits of your soap going through the gel phase?

8 comments ·Jan 05, 2020

The Best Essential Oils for Soap Making and How to Help Them 'Stick'

What essential oils last the longest in handmade soap? how do I blend essential oils for my handmade soap? How do I get the scent to last in my handmade soap? All questions every soap maker asks themselves frequently. I share with you what I have learnt about this subject with practical suggestions to try.