SOAP MAKING 101 CLASS
Saturday, May 1st, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
The cold process method of soapmaking relies
almost exclusively on the heat generated by saponification (the
chemical reaction of fatty acids and alkali to produce soap). No
external heat is applied once the ingredients have been mixed.
Although it may seem complicated when you are first starting
out, making your own soap from scratch (the way some of our
grandparents did) using all-natural ingredients can be both fun
and rewarding ~ not to mention extremely addicting!
Why are people drawn to making their own soap from scratch?
Many of us start making soap to have inexpensive, homemade,
natural gifts for all the holidays and birthdays throughout the
year. Also, more and more people today are looking for a second
source of income that involves doing something creative that
they love. Or, some of us begin soaping because we have friends
or family with problematic or sensitive skin that is easily
irritated.
Many commercial soap companies use cheap petroleum-based
ingredients (like mineral oil), animal fats (like sodium
tallowate, lard, or lanolin) and synthetic detergents (like
sodium laureth sulfate) that can be harsh on delicate skin. By
making soap in your own kitchen, you can tailor it to suit any
skin type as well as insure that only the most beneficial
ingredients go into your finished soap.
The class will cover the following as Greg demonstrates how to
make a 12-pound
batch of soap (about 36-45 bars) using the cold process method:
• Brief history and basic chemistry of soap making
• Necessary materials, supplies and equipment
• Safety considerations when working with sodium hydroxide
• Taking accurate measurements & proper mixing temperatures
• Coloring soap naturally with herbs, spices & clays
• Using pure essential oils to scent your soap naturally
• Preparing your molds and molding options
• Insulating, cutting, curing and storing your finished soap
Due to the nature of making soap from scratch, this class is
mainly demonstration style.
NOTE: This is an age 18+ class since making soap from scratch
involves working with lye (aka sodium hydroxide).
$59 plus a $15 materials fee. Total = $74.00 Includes
copy of Greg’s book: Making Soap From Scratch – A
Beginner’s Guide & Beyond (retail value, $12.92) and three
bars of soap, your choice (retail value, $12.50)
Classes must have a minimum of 3 registrants to be held.
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Soap Making 101 Class
Saturday, May 1st 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
NOTE:
shopping cart adds shipping charges. We will remove
the shipping charges before running your card. Your
credit card is NOT run at the time of placing order on internet.
You may also pay in store. Please come in or call to
pre-register. 615-889-0044 |
$74.00
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STORE LOCATION:
223 Donelson Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
615-889-0044
 HOURS
Mon-Thursday 10 - 5:30
Fridays 10
- 4
Saturdays 10 - 2
for internet orders, call
615-578-6638 |
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picture of building - use side entrance...
located 3 doors down from Donelson branch post office.
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