Design and Creation of Cold Process Soaps
Raw materials
A course by Alison Fleck , Soap Maker
About the video: Raw materials
Overview
“In this lesson, you will deepen your knowledge of the raw materials used to understand why I selected them. Understanding is the key to reappropriation and the possibility of developing creations that are as aesthetic as they are pleasant.”
In this video lesson Alison Fleck addresses the topic: Raw materials, which is part of the Domestika online course: Design and Creation of Cold Process Soaps. Discover the cold process soapmaking technique and design soaps with unique patterns that are kind to both the skin and the environment.
Partial transcription of the video
“Now that soap holds no secrets for you. let's delve into its raw materials: first. sodium hydroxide. known as caustic soda; second. various types of fats; and finally. pigments to add the desired colors to your soap. Caustic soda. Lye can be found in various forms. either dehydrated or rehydrated. For our purposes. we need to rehydrate it. This is essential for the recipe. Caustic soda. available as pearls or in liquid form. is a hazardous substance requiring careful handling. Always use protective gear when working with it to ensure safety. When rehydrating lye. it's crucial to wear protec...”
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Course summary for: Design and Creation of Cold Process Soaps
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Category
Craft -
Areas
Arts & Crafts, DIY
Alison Fleck
A course by Alison Fleck
Alison Fleck's first love is pastry-making and the pleasure of seeing people enjoy and savor her creations. She was trained by the experts at Meilleurs Ouvriers de France, and has always been a fan of DIY. She started to create her own cosmetic and household products and when she discovered soap making, became immediately fascinated by its huge creative scope. She decided to take it a step further and make it her profession.
In her soaps, she combines the generosity of oils with the richness of plants and the vitality of minerals. They are comprehensive skin care products that are particularly kind to the environment. Sold through her company Baba and varied over the course of different seasons, they are a delight to the senses.
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