Soapmaking can be easy if you follow these instructions. Making soap is yet another down-home pursuit that allows you to feel good inside because you get to recycle and create at the same time. It’s ...

Beginners to natural herbal soap making will learn to assemble ingredients, prepare soap molds, and combine essential oils and herbal additions to make cold-process natural soap. If you have never ...

Until around 1916, making soap at home was commonplace. Using wood or plant ashes and leftover animal fats, families produced their own soap for cleaning their clothes and themselves. During World War ...

With the holiday season growing ever closer, your party-planning mom will love a handmade gift that doubles as a special treat for guests. Homemade soap is a beautiful — and environmentally friendly — ...

It’s possible to make bar soap at home using ingredients such as lye and oils. Following a recipe and knowing which precautions to take can help make bar soap making a fun and generally safe activity.