HANDcraft. We are providing you with a Kit that will make soap. Not just any soap, but soap that is good for you, your family and loved ones.

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1 HANDcraft SoapMaking Kit We are providing you with a Kit that will make soap. Not just any soap, but soap that is good for you, your family and loved ones. We are also providing you with an opportunity to participate in an adventure that may change your life or..simply enhance your life. It changed ours, look at our site. We started in a kitchen, probably much like yours. To your Adventure.Ron & Debi.

2 Table of Contents Utensils, Equipment and Recipe 3 Instructions for Cold Process Soapmaking 4-8 Useful Links 9 Helpful Soapmaking Books 10 Soapmaking Suppliers 11 Product Overviews 12 Our Contact Information: Willow Way, LLC W. E. Oler Road Hagerstown, IN Sales & Tech Support: (870) Shipping: sales@soapequipment.com Website: Copyright Willow Way, LLC. All rights reserved Worldwide 2

3 The Oils and Lye/Water solution included in your HANDcraft SoapMaking Kit have been pre-measured and labeled labeled based upon the recipe below. See the Supplier List on page 11 to order more of these quality ingredients, as we do not offer refill kits. Materials provided with your HANDcraft SoapMaking Kit: Oils Olive, Soybean (Shortening), and Coconut Lye / Water Solution Soap Mold Liner Paper Safety Goggles Nitrile Gloves Thermometer Smooth Blade (optional) Soap Cutter Box (optional) Additional Materials Needed: Glass or Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl. A polypropylene or polyethylene plastic Tub or Bowl will also work well. Mixing Tools Long handled wooden or stainless steel spoon, Power Wand (stick blender) or Hand Mixer, Kitchen Aid or similar type Mixer Small Spatula for smoothing top of soap Small amount of shortening to grease your Mold so your Liner Paper will stick Large, thick bath towel or blanket to wrap your Mold Paper towels or hand towels Sharp Knife Remember, this kit is intended for adult use. Not intended for children. Soap Recipe Single Loaf Mold Ingredients Ounces Grams Soybean Oil (Shortening) Coconut Oil Olive Oil Sodium Hydroxide (5% discount) Water Essential Oil (EO) Total Batch Weight* Calculated by SoapMaker 3 Software 3

4 Instructions for Cold Process SoapMaking General: Set aside an hour or so (for your first batch) of uninterrupted time. Read through the instructions thoroughly before beginning. Make sure to wear the provided Nitrile Gloves (Do not use latex) and Safety Goggles. See this page for information about safety equipment: Instructions for Heating the Provided Oils and Lye/Water Solution: Start with your Oils and Lye/Water Solution at room temperature. Fill your kitchen sink about half full of hot tap water to make a water bath to heat your Oils and Lye/Water Solution. Using the provided thermometer, take the temperature of your water bath. The water should be around 120 F (49 Remove your Lye/Water bottle from the protective tube it is in. Remove the tape seal from the Oils and Lye/Water Solution Containers. Now place the closed containers of your Oils and Lye/Water into the water bath to heat. Let them lay on their sides, this will allow them to heat faster. Wait 6 minutes. Gently shake the container of Oil and take the temperature. Your ideal temperature will be 90 F (32 C). You need not bother taking the Lye/Water Solution temperature. If your oil is up to temperature, then so will your Lye/Water Solution (note: it will be a few degrees higher). If you need to heat the Oil a little longer, be sure to replace the cap tightly before returning to the water bath. Be sure to wear your Safety Goggles and Nitrile Gloves whenever C). handling the open container of the Lye/Water Solution. This solution is caustic and hot so be careful. Keep away from Children and Pets. Should you for any reason accidently splash it on you, flush with lots of running water immediately. While waiting for your ingredients to come to the proper temperature is a good time to line and assemble your Mold. Follow the instructions on the next two pages for lining and assembling your Mold. Soapmaking instructions continued on page

5 Instructions for Cold Process SoapMaking continued... Tips for lining the Mold : This particular Mold is easier to line before assembling. Apply a thin coat of shortening over the Fold-Up part of your mold (side and bottom piece). This coating would be similar to coating a tray for baking cookies. Center the liner paper so that the ends are free of paper and will slide easily into the end pieces. You can use a spatula rather than your hands to smooth out any bubbles or creases. Do not press into the groves. Once your Mold is assembled, apply shortening to the ends and smooth on the pre-cut end pieces of Liner Paper. Now follow the instructions for assembling your Mold on the next page. In the future, to save time in lining Molds, you can make a template out of heavy cardboard to pre-cut multiple sheets of Liner Paper. Keep the pre-cut sheets flat under a large book until you need them. Note: We have supplied you with enough Liner Paper to do one batch. To order more of this quality Liner Paper see this page: Please understand, the mold included in your kit is a Teaching mold. It was designed for a one time use. However you can probably get a number of uses out of it. 5

6 Instructions for Cold Process SoapMaking continued... Instructions for Assembling your SoapMaking Kit Mold Make sure your Mold is at room temperature. Your Mold will be flat when you remove it from your Kit. This particular Mold is easier to line before assembling. Follow the instructions on the previous page to line your Mold. Grab the long ends of the flat piece of the Mold and fold into a U shape. Set the ends of the Mold on the table. Holding onto the Mold, place one end into the grooves of one of the end pieces. This will be a tight fit, so you may need to tap on the other end of the Mold to get the pieces in place. Then line up the other end, sliding it into the grooves and tap into place. Stretch the rubber band across from end to end. Your Mold is now ready for soap. 6

7 Instructions for Cold Process SoapMaking continued... Methods of Mixing Overview The best method of mixing your soap is to use a Power Wand or Stick Blender. This is the quickest way to mix a batch of soap. Your batch could be mixed in a matter or 3-5 minutes. When using a Power Wand or Stick Blender be sure your soap mixture is above the blades at all times. Always be sure to turn the motor off before removing the blades from the soap mixture. When mixing alternate between hand stirring with the wand and using short bursts on high and low. The next choice would be to use a hand mixer or Kitchen Aid type Mixer. This method takes a lot longer, but will save your hands from stirring; at least 45 minutes. Making sure to keep the beaters in the mixture when the power is on, start at a low speed and gradually increase to high as your soap mixture thickens. Another option would be to use a long handled, wooden or stainless steel spoon. This method could take you over 2 hours to mix your batch of soap. This method is also more tedious as you will need to continually stir to get your batch to thicken. Combining Soap and Lye/Water Solution: Put on your Safety Goggles and Nitrile Gloves. When the Oils and Lye/Water Solution are at approximately the same temperature (does not have to be exact), it s time to combine them to make your soap. Pour the Oils into your mixing bowl. (See Additional Items needed for recommended Bowl) Take a long handled spoon, your Power Wand (with motor off) or your mixer (with motor off) and stir while carefully adding the Lye/ Water solution. Begin mixing your soap with your chosen method. Continue mixing until you come to Trace. Trace is when your soap mixture thickens to the point that when you dribble a little of it on the surface of the mixture, it stays there for a few moments before disappearing back into the rest of the mixture. Power Wand Trace Picture Continued on next page... 7

8 Instructions for Cold Process SoapMaking continued... Combining Soap and Lye/Water Solution Continued... Trace is very important. Watch out for false trace. This is when your mixture thickens but is still grainy. If you pour your soap at this point, the mixture may separate as it cools. When you have reached a thin trace, add the provided Essential Oil. Mix quickly and well. Be careful not to over mix. When you have reached a thick trace, pour the soap mixture into your Lined Mold. Tap the Mold on your counter top a few times to shake down the soap; similar to preparing a cake to bake. If your mixture is too thick to even out by tapping on the counter then you can use a spatula to smooth out the top. Poured Mold: You may need to place a piece of tape across the center of the top of the Mold to keep the Mold from bowing once filled. Then wrap the Mold with a heavy bath towel or blanket. Be sure to wrap all sides. Place the Mold in a non-drafty location safely away from children and pets. De-Molding: In about 12 hours uncover your Mold and check your soap. If it looks solid, then you may de-mold. If the middle is still mushy, you may need to wait a few more hours. If so, wrap it back up and wait. When you de-mold, wear your gloves. To de-mold, simply remove the rubber band from your Mold, remove the ends, and then gently pull the sides of the Mold back out to a flat position. Remove the Liner Paper from the loaf of soap and place on a sheet of Liner Paper or Wax Paper. Allow to rest for a few more hours unless it is hard enough to cut. Cutting and Curing (Drying) your Soap: Cut your soap shortly after you de-mold. It should still be soft but firm enough to lift and hold. Experience will teach you this. Using a sharp knife slice the loaf into the bar size of your choice. Place the bars of soap on a baking rack or other vented drying type tray in a well ventilated area to cure (dry) for 3-4 weeks before use. In some conditions is may be ready sooner. 8

9 A Few Useful Links Ready to Expand Your New Hobby?: A special page on our web site has been created especially for you. This page includes recipes and instructions for making cold process soapmaking. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): We have spent many years compiling questions and answers about Soap Making. Please use this website to enlighten your own knowledge of the Handcrafted Bodycare Industry and to Grow your business! Instructional Videos: Watch our small production video to see how to make a single loaf of soap step by step: SoapEquipment.com Blog, Twitter & Facebook: For updates and info related to the Handcrafted Bodycare Industry visit us at: SoapEquipmentcom/ SoapEquipment.com Newsletter: Go to on the left hand side and sign up for our free newsletter. More Soap Making Package Deals: To view more great package deals like the Single Loaf Soap Making Package, the Triple Loaf Soap Making Package, and the Quad Loaf Soap Making package visit this page: Recipes: In this booklet is a true and tried soap recipe. When you are ready to add some new recipes to your arsenal, you will need some way to convert them into a useful form. These pages have conversion charts and a link to our SoapMaker 3 Software

10 Helpful Soap Making Books If you enjoyed making this loaf of soap and are interested in making more, we have a great selection of books to get you started. The Soap Book: Simple Herbal Recipes This best selling soap book has 30 wonderful recipes for hand crafted herbal, aromatherapy and floral soaps. History, chemistry, equipment, plants and oils are included to create these soothing soaps. The Soapmaker s Companion Learn basic soapmaking instruction and specialty techniques like marbling, layering and making liquid and transparent soaps. Clear, step-by-step instructions by a Master Soapmaker, Susan Miller Cavitch. Smart Soapmaking The simple Guide to making traditional Handmade Soap quickly, safely, and reliably, or how to make luxurious Handcrafted Soaps for your family, friends and yourself. Milk Soapmaking The smart and simple guide to making lovely milk soap from cow milk, goat milk, buttermilk, cream, coconut milk or any other animal or plant milk. Soothing Soaps: For Healthy Skin Soothing Soaps gives readers all the easy steps for making soaps at home. Author of the best selling Soap Book, Sandy Maine, now turns her hands to the creation of beneficent soaps to help heal our bodies and minds. 10

11 Soap Making Suppliers Base Oils - Waxes - Bases ext 230 Illinois Florida Florida Sodium Hydroxide (Lye) Texas Florida Ohio Fragrance Oils and Essential Oils Florida Oregon Minnesota Pigments and Colorants Minnesota California Florida Herbs Maine Oregon California 11

12 Soap Making Tools & Accessories Tools & Accessories Scales - Soap Pot - Power Wand - Spatula - Cutters Willow Way Soaper Scale This is simply a handy and very accurate scale for small batches, test batches, measuring fragrance oils or herbs. HANDcraft Stainless Steel Soap Pot You will not find a handier mixing pot, vessel, kettle, pan, whatever..for mixing batches of soap up to 8 or 9 lbs (3.5-4kg). The perfect mixer for this is our Light Commercial Power Wand. Light Commercial Power Wand Trace, 10 to 15 pounds of soap in minutes. This is not a toy, it is a real workhorse, built to last. Perfect for Small Production Soap. Rubber Spatula One piece molded scraper blade. Perfect for clean up of oils and cleaning soap from your pot. Single Bar Soap Box Smooth Soap Cutter Krinkle Soap Cutter The perfect tools for cutting your bars without measuring. Triple Loaf Soap Mold Great for pouring multiple loaves of Cold Process, Hot Process or M&P Soaps. This Mold is also great for test and sample batches. HANDcraft Soap Edger The HANDcraft Soap Edger is the fastest Soap Edger going and it is so easy and convenient to use. No wires, no cleaning off of soap build up, no nicking your knuckles. Copyright 1996 Willow Way, LLC. All rights reserved Worldwide 12