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Paula, the award-winning founder of Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co., is a member of the UK Guild of Craft Soap and Toiletry Makers, has over 10 years of experience making the finest of soaps, and you will be in expert hands.
She will take you through the traditional cold process soap, step by step, and you’ll leave with 8 luxury palm-oil free soaps you have made from scratch.
“I recently attended Paula’s soap making class and could not recommend it more highly. Paula herself is so knowledgeable and engaging, and the soap making itself was really fun too. The added bonus is that you walk away with eight bars of soap you’ve made yourself - I cannot wait for them to cure so that I can try them and give them to friends and family. Thank you Paula for such a great day!”
“This course was fabulous, so much so I signed up for the candle making and reed diffuser courses and loved those too! I started to have a go at home for friends and family, but it was getting a bit costly as I was giving the products away for free. That’s when I decided to make it more official. With the help of a friend, now my business partner, Flavo Rosa launched in December 2020. It was incredibly exciting to start a new venture and we launched just in time for Christmas. I can’t thank Paula enough for the knowledge she has taught me. She really is amazing.”
YOU WILL LEARN:
• How to make beautiful bars of artisanal soap from scratch
• The art of creating your own scent blend from essential oils
• Colouring soap using botanicals, 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
• A crucial introduction to compliance, safety regulations and legalities for the sale of handmade soap in the UK.
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.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
The course includes all ingredients, the use of soap making and protective equipment as well as refreshments. You’ll take home all the soaps that you’ve mades,recipes and a comprehensive course handout. Most importantly you’ll have the confidence to make soap at home on your own!
Please bring long sleeve clothing.
VENUE AND TIMINGS
10am-3pm
Instituto Cervantes, 15-19 Devereux Court, London WC2R 3JJ
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
You must be over 18 years of age. Full terms here . I can’t wait to welcome you.
