2007-03-27 10:31:00 · 8 answers · asked by ara2680 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
soap like homemade or in general?
http://www.oprah.com/foodhome/home/gifts/home_20011108_soap.jhtml
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soap
2007-03-27 10:40:19 · answer #1 · answered by G.G. 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Making soap base is a cumbersome task, however, it is so rewarding to change the nature of natural things. What once was fat, water and lye turns into a beautiful, rich and creamy soap!
This method is going to appeal only to the alchemist, or the pseudo chemist type of person. If you can't make brownies from a box mix turn out right, you'd better go to the Soap Crafter's Company Soap Noodles® page and order some Soap Crafters soap shreds instead of attempting to make it yourself.
2007-03-27 17:48:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a couple of ways to make soap. The more dangerous method involves fat and lye. You can make soap from animal fats or plant oils. The animal fat will make a more solid soap, usually. There are lots of websites devoted to soap making. You'll find lots of photos and recipes if you do a search.
A newer and popular way to make soap is to buy chunks of premade soap at a craft store. You melt this down, add essential oils for scent, coloring, or other ingredients like oatmeal to create texture. This is more of a creative activity than making soap for household use.
2007-03-27 17:41:51 · answer #3 · answered by Annie D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To make your own scented soap you can buy a melt and pour soap base or make your own soap and add your choice of essential oils or fragrance oils. Your local crafts store, hardware store and www.brambleberry.com should have everything you need. For detailed soapmaking directions, go to millersoap.com and also get The Soapmaker's Companion and Essentially Soap books. I hope that helps. Good luck!!
2007-03-27 18:04:33 · answer #4 · answered by mom of 2 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here is a great Link That has ALL the information you need to make soap. All you need to do is plug in a few things and it will tell you the right amounts of water , lye, and oil you will need to make soap.
HAVE FUN
ITS VERY EASY
2007-03-28 17:50:06 · answer #5 · answered by kirk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://thelibrary.springfield.missouri.org/lochist/periodicals/bittersweet/sp74h.htm scroll down for lye making and Soap Making
historical
use saved fat and lye from woodashes and water
cook over a hot fire
it turns into soap
2007-04-03 23:10:26 · answer #6 · answered by Jim's Lady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a series of books at your library called 'foxfire' books.They will contain recipes.
2007-03-27 17:40:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.ehow.com/how_2027286_make-soap.html
2007-03-27 17:40:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋