Soap-makers love to tell the story of how ancient Romans first “discovered” soap by burning animal sacrifices on Mount Sapo, and how the creeks at the bottom of that mythological mountain were the ...

Many herbs and plants from nature can be used for dyeing your homemade soaps. Looking to use natural colorants for cold process soap or hot process soap? Learn how to color soap naturally with a few ...

SIOUX CITY — Traditional soaps materialize from two key ingredients: A kind of oil or fat (olive oil, hempseed oil, castor oil, animal fats, whatever it may be) and the highly caustic and toxic ...

Soap-making can be a fun way to make custom soap bars at home as a hobby. Soap-making kits are great for beginners because they come with all the products needed. We spoke to 2 professional soap ...

It’s possible to make bar soap at home using ingredients such as lye and oils. Following a recipe and knowing which precautions to take can help make bar soap making a fun and generally safe activity.

Misty Van Staaveren says Through the Dutch Door used the chunky, jagged look of the hot process soap to its advantage — creating a look that’s entirely rustic from bar to packaging. Provided by ...