Day 9 - How to Master Cold Process Soap Making in 30 Days

CP soap at a good trace

WEEK 2: First Batch & Technique Building

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

• Day 9:

  ✅ Make your first soap! Simple, unscented, uncoloured.

  ✅ Take photos at each stage.

Make Your First Cold Process Soap

Objective: Put theory into action.

Tasks:

• Put on safety gear.

• Measure oils and melt if needed.

• Measure lye and water carefully.

• Mix lye into water (in a ventilated space), let cool.

• Combine oils and lye at ~38–43°C.

• Stick blend to medium trace.

• Pour into mould. Cover lightly.

What to Expect:

• Trace is when it thickens like custard. Don’t over-blend.

• Label your soap with the date and ingredients.