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Category: Soap Making Equipment

A Great Place to Buy Soap-Making Supplies

Posted on 03-2703-09 by Tes

Soap-making supplies with good prices. A great place to start if you are want to try to make soap for yourself, your friend, and family or for gifts

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Soap Making Molds – you can use just about anything

Posted on 01-1801-20 by Tes

You can use just about anything for a soap making mold, just as long as you can pour and release your soap.  A simple mold would be a lined cardboard box. But without a doubt you will need to decide what your going to be pouring the soap into before starting out. Soap molds come…

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Soap and PH – how to test your ph levels

Posted on 11-1402-05 by Tes

Soap and PH Levels It’s relatively easy to test the ph levels of your soap. Testing the ph level of your homemade soap is important to make sure it is safe to use. Soap and Ph – the most important aspect about your handmade natural soap is to get the chemistry right. If you don’t…

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Soap Making Books and DVD’s – guides to making soap

Posted on 09-2608-22 by Tes

Most soap makers will have a library of books and DVD’s from when they first started making soap.  I have quite a few, and some I still refer to. If you are like me, I prefer to read a book, make notes and highlight the important parts.  So for me it is important to have…

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Escali 136DK Alimento Digital Scale Review – To Weigh your Soap Making Oils

Posted on 06-1301-29 by Tes

Product:  Escali 136DK Alimento Digital Scale           Price: $89.99 Cheapest Place to Buy: Amazon Guarantee: 1-year Warranty My Rating: 10/10 Product Dimensions: Height: 3.75 inches Width: 7.25 inches Depth: 9.75 inches This scale is excellent for weighing oils for soap making, it has a removable stainless-steel platform that is easy to clean.  The…

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What Thermometer should I use for soap making?

Posted on 05-2910-04 by Tes

Thermometers for Soap Making The best thermometers to use when making soap are either Candy thermometers or Digital infrared thermometers. Getting an accurate temperature is a very important part in soap making.  It can mean the difference between having your soap turn out well, or having to throw it all away. Here is a little…

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Electronic scale or Digital scale for soap making?

Posted on 05-2910-27 by Tes

This Electronic Scale is a great one for soap making, measures accurately and is large enough. Cuisinart KML-KO3B Precision Chef Bowl Electronic Kitchen Scale Accurate measurements are a must in soap-making Using a good scale is very important.  

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How to Line a Soap Mold

Posted on 05-2902-06 by Tes

Line a Soap Mold How to line a Soap Mold – or what to line a soap mold with. Most of the time I use freezer paper to line my wooden soap molds, some people use plastic garbage bags or spend the money and buy molds that have silicone inserts.  Here is some information on…

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  1. Tes on Trending Natural Soap Ingredients & Sustainable Practices In 202509-08

    Thank you so much—I’m glad you enjoyed it! I’ve been experimenting with a few of these trends, and the one…

  2. Hanna on Trending Natural Soap Ingredients & Sustainable Practices In 202509-06

    I really enjoyed reading your post—it’s so inspiring to see how natural soap making is evolving in 2025! I love…

  3. Tes on DIY Baby Lotion Recipe (Gentle & Natural)09-01

    This lotion is mild and should be fine for sensitive skin.  You could cut the recipe in half for a…

  4. Alexa on DIY Baby Lotion Recipe (Gentle & Natural)08-28

    As a first-time mom, I’ve been extra cautious about what I put on my toddler’s skin, especially since he’s had…

  5. Tes on Oatmeal Honey Soap Recipe (Cold Process & Melt & Pour)08-27

    Hi yes I do notice a difference on my skin.  I used to get excema really bad and now I…

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