There are two different types of soap processing. One is called cold process and seems to be a favorite among soapers. The other is hot process.
Hot process is a method where you cook your soap to speed up saponification. Saponification is the process in which the lye turns fat and oils into soap. With hot process you can have soap, ready for use, within 24 hours.
Hot process is a method where you cook your soap to speed up saponification. Saponification is the process in which the lye turns fat and oils into soap. With hot process you can have soap, ready for use, within 24 hours.
Soap cooking in the slowcooker
I have been playing around with the hot process method and have been enjoying it. I am using my crock pot to cook my soap and am able to have nearly instant results. This also means that I can make soap faster for family use without having to dip into the soap I have for sale. It's a good way for me to test essential oil blends and herbs, as well.
While I use the cold process for the soaps you will find for sale on this site, the hot process method is fun for experimentation. You never know what I could be cooking up in my kitchen lab. :-)
While I use the cold process for the soaps you will find for sale on this site, the hot process method is fun for experimentation. You never know what I could be cooking up in my kitchen lab. :-)
Finished soap.