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
“Raw Materials Now that we've uncovered the secrets behind soap, we will focus on raw materials. First, sodium hydroxide, or caustic soda, then fat, and later pigments that will color your soap. Caustic soda comes in different forms: dehydrated or rehydrated, which is called soda lye. For our recipe, we need the rehydrated one. You can therefore buy it in pearl or liquid formats. Caustic soda is a dangerous product, so handle with extreme care. To rehydrate the soda, we have to take precautions, such as wearing glasses, a mask, and even long sleeves. You can also buy it in liquid form, which...”
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Course summary for: Design and Creation of Cold Process Soaps
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Category
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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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