How to Make Soap from Scratch

Have you ever wanted to know how to make soap? Lisa Chouinard, creator of Feto Soap, teaches you how from start to finish.

In this lesson you will learn what you need to buy and where you can get it from. This soap recipe involves combining lye, soapmaking oils, fragrance and colorant to create a swirled soap. Lisa also offers a variety of helpful hints and safety advice.

See her work at http://fetosoap.com.

Warning: Lye can be dangerous if handled improperly. This lesson is not intended for children. Always use gloves and safety glasses when working with lye, and keep it away from children and pets. Follow all safety instructions to avoid getting a chemical burn.

Lisa Chouinard had always been artistic, and fixing computers for a living, she really needed some kind of creative outlet. She hadn't really focused on any one art form so she bought a candle-making kit, which then led to soap making. She eventually bought out the local craft store of every soap-making mold, colorant, and fragrance they had in stock!

These days, when she's not knitting, crocheting or swing dancing, she is spearheading a local networking group for Houston area crafters and artists: http://houstoncraftmafia.com

See her work at: http://fetosoap.com.

Very Detailed Lesson

10/06/2008

~ alexjurek

Lisa teaches a very detailed and thorough lesson about making lye soap. She includes places to source materials and teaches important steps to make sure your soap mixes properly (and you stay safe). This lesson is a must for anyone wanting to start making their own.

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soap lesson

04/01/2009

~ james12

I have to say it was the best lesson ive seen so far! im impressed!

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