Beginners Soap Making Course

Welcome to our Beginners Soap Making Course!

Location: 15-19 Devereux Ct

Looking for a sustainable way to nourish your skin while also saving the planet from excessive plastic waste? Join us for a hands-on experience where you'll learn the art of soap making from scratch. Learn all the essentials of how to make luxurious, fragrant soaps, for home, gifts to wow your friends and family, or as an aspiring entrepreneur. Many of our students have gone on to do our Soap and Cosmetics Compliance Course, deepening their knowledge and since have launched their own successful soap business.

Soap making blends creativity and practicality, it is the perfect hobby to help you unwind and relax yourself.

If you're new to soap making and want to learn the basics, our full-day beginner's course is just what you need. Led by industry expert Paula, who has over 10 years of experience in the field, this course will provide you with all the knowledge and skills you need to make your own fragrant and natural soaps in your own home.

You'll work with a variety of ingredients and scents, and Paula will provide you with all the advice and guidance you need to ensure that you get the best possible start to your soap making journey.

Whether you're looking for a new hobby, or because you are serious about starting a soap business this course is the perfect start..

So why not give it a try and see where your creativity can take you?

YOU WILL LEARN:

•  How to make beautiful artisanal soaps from scratch with one of the greatest formulations

• The art of creating your own scent blend from essential oils

• Colouring soap using clays, micas or activated charcoal

• How to work safely with lye and create your own recipes using a lye calculator

• A real understanding of the properties of soap making oils and why we use them

• The variety of ingredients needed to make natural soaps, how to select them and where to source them.

• The equipment required to make soaps and where to purchase it.

• A crucial introduction to compliance, safety regulations and legalities for the sale of handmade soap in the UK.

• A comprehensive list of suppliers

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: The Science of Soap Making

• Introduction to Soap Making
• The Science Behind Soap Making
• Cold Process Soap Making
• Saponification Process
• Understanding Trace
• Gel Phase
• Setting Times
• Curing Process
• Testing pH Levels
• Safety Guidelines
• Handling Lye Safely
• Protective Gear and Precautions
• Mixing Lye and Water Safely

Module 2: Oils and Their Properties

• Soap Making Oils, Fats, and Butters
• Properties of Oils and Butters
• Choosing Oils for Your Recipe
• Balancing Hardness, Moisture, and Lather
• Substituting Oils in Recipes
• Beginner’s Soap Making Recipe

Module 3: Practical Soap Making

• Materials & Equipment
• Essential Tools for Soap Making
• Recommended Suppliers in the UK
• Additives and Enhancements
• Colourants, Exfoliants, and Decorative Additives
• Scenting Your Soap: Fragrance Oils vs. Essential Oils
• Creating Essential Oil Blends
• Step-by-Step Soap Making Process. Creation of 8 soaps (Vegan and Palm oil free)

Module 4: Formulation and SoapCalc

• Superfatting
• Water Content and Water Discounting
• Using Lye Calculators
• Understanding SAP Values
• Customising Recipes with SoapCalc
• Business and Legal Compliance, an introduction to compliance, safety regulations and legalities for the sale of handmade soap in the UK.