Day 11 - How to Master Cold Process Soap Making in 30 Days

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WEEK 2: First Batch & Technique Building

Objective: Make your first simple soap and document the process.

Basic trace in CP soap

• Day 11:

  ✅ Watch videos about trace — light, medium, thick.

  ✅ Practice with a water and oil emulsion (no lye) to get stick blender technique down.

Learn About Trace

Objective: Understand the stages of trace.

What to Learn:

• Light trace: still fluid, best for swirls and designs.

• Medium trace: like pudding, good for basic pouring.

• Thick trace: sets quickly, best for layering or texture.

Tasks:

• Watch videos comparing light, medium, and thick trace.

• Practice blending oil and water (no lye) to observe emulsification.

• Learn when to stop blending and just stir.

Trace in Soap - Soap Queen