So you want to learn how to make soap from scratch? The process really isn't too hard at all and can be very rewarding. The soap you make can either be for personal use or potentially to sell at the local markets or even online at various sites to make a very tidy profit.The first thing you have to decide when making your own soap is the process you want to use.
These are the following:
Cold Process Soap mixes oils with lye. When mixed at the right ratio a reaction occurs between the lye and the fatty acid which turns them into soap. This process is called saponification and can take up to 6 weeks before it has become your new soap. You can make different types of soaps by using various oils and fragrances. A good list of recipes and instructions will really help the process.
You can read up about the other soap making methods and try this recipe for making soap at this site.
