supplies you'll need to make cold process soap

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Supplies & Utensils

Lather & Lotions LLCChristine Rodriguez

Supplies For

Making Cold Process Soap

Safety Supplies

Cold Process

Soap Making

Not Just the

Basics

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+STOP! Read Before You Start!

Always use the proper equipment when you make soap. Making cold process soap is a fun rewarding activity but needs proper equipment that is safe to use.

You don’t need to buy brand new equipment, look for your supplies at second hand stores and yard sales. You’ll be able to build up a nice set of supplies that way.



+Considerations


Before you begin to purchase your supplies there are a few things you should consider.

1. You should never use anything that has or is made with aluminum, it reacts with lye.

2. What size batches will you be making? Are you going to be making a few bars for family and friends or are you starting a business?

3. How much storage room will you have for your supplies? Do you live in a small apartment with limited space or do you have a large space where you can store more?

4. You will need to keep your soap supplies separate from your kitchen supplies, you can’t use your soap supplies for both.


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+Safety Equipment

You can see the supplies you need for safety in our Safety Presentation

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+Basic SuppliesFor Cold Process Soap



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tSet of stainless steel bowls or set of plastic bowls (sized up to three quarts for normal sized batches).

Long stainless steel and/or plastic spoons. If you plan on using different colors in your soap get at least 3.

Stainless steel digital scale with output in grams, pounds and ounces.

SOAP NOTE

I like the kind of bowls with

non-skid bottoms for a little

extra safety.

SOAP NOTEIf you are using any plastic be sure it is suitable to use with lye.


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tSmall measuring cups or measuring glasses for essential oils and fragrance oils.

Long silicone and/or plastic spatulas. If you plan on using different colors in your soap get at least 3.

Paper towels or other cloths to clean up.

SOAP NOTE

It’s always good to have a

couple of these small

measuring glasses.

SOAP NOTEIf you are using plastic be sure it is suitable to use with lye.


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A quick read thermometer to take the temperature of your soap batter.

Mini whisks for your colorants.

SOAP NOTE

A stick blender speeds up the

process, if you don’t have one

you’ll be stirring by hand!

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Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons

Stick Blender.


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Your soap will need to be covered with towels to retain heat. One towel for each batch of soap will do.

SOAP NOTE

You can find old towels at

yard sales and second hand

stores.

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You will need a 40 ozsilicone mold for the Lather & Lotions Basic Batch


+ Soap Making

Equipment

We highly recommend that you use equipment that is only used for soap making. Soap making substances can be harmful if ingested. Not much equipment is needed and some of it can be purchased at second hand stores or yard sales.

You will be working with essential oils, fragrance oils and sodium hydroxide, these substances may absorb into your equipment so that’s why we recommend not using any of it for household use. Please do not use anything with aluminum as it reacts with the sodium hydroxide (lye). For your pots don’t use tin, iron, cast iron or Teflon. For stirring we only use stainless steel, plastic, glass and silicone. Don’t use wooden spoons they will shred!


+A Note On Stainless Steel Cold Process Soap Equipment

SOAP NOTEGive yourself time to gather the right soap supplies

for your needs. If you plan on selling your soap you

should buy the best supplies you can afford, it is an

investmentin your business. Talk to your accountant about

start up costs.


+Why I Like Working With Stainless SteelI know that stainless steel costs more than plastic supplies, but if you find stainless steel equipment at a good price you should consider buying it. Here are a few reasons why. Stainless steel cleans up easier. Essential oils and fragrance oils can melt plastics.

Stainless steel has a high resistance to corrosion. Stainless Steel will retain heat and cold longer. Stainless steel has a longer life cycle than most plastics.


+HAVING SAID THAT

Use those supplies that you can afford for your needs. Consider if this a hobby or a business (how often will

you use your supplies) If you are making soap and you’re in it for the long

run….get the best supplies you can afford.

+How to Clean Up Cold Process Soap Safety


SOAP NOTEYou can clean up quickly and without incident if you

do it properly. After you clean up, store your soap

making supplies in a place separate from other household

items. Having a separate cabinet or bin works great

for this.

+Cleaning Up

Be sure keep all of your safety gear on while cleaning up.

After you’ve finished use disposable towels to wipe any spills. Place them in the bag you’ve put aside for cleaning up.

Next wipe off any excess soap from your bowls and utensils. (don’t put excess soap into your drain it can clog your pipes)

Wash your smaller utensils and tools first using an oil cutting dish cleaner.

Next wash the larger bowls one at a time.

Double check for all soap and lye spills.

Then wash the gloves you have on with soap and water.

Carefully remove your eye goggles and wash them.



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