In My Soap Pot

How to make your own soap divider

Make your own dividers for your soap moulds using cardboard. Not only is it cheaper, they’re also more flexible allowing you to position them exactly where you want them to be! […]

Adding activated charcoal to soap

How much activated charcoal should you use? Do you mix it with water or with oil? How to prevent grey lather? Let me show you what I have found out! […]

Everything about water in soap making

Water is one of the main ingredients in soap making, but how important is it really? What kind of water should you be using? And how much? What are the effects of water in soap making? […]

SAP values – why they are important in soap making and what makes a mild soap

If you want to make good soap, it helps if you know your chemistry, but it doesn’t need to be explained in a complicated way with lots of chemical formulas. […]

Soap icing and how to pipe soap

Making and using soap icing isn’t all that difficult if you follow a few pointers, and before you know it, you’ll be making your own stunning soap creations! […]

Soap dough tips and tricks

Soap dough is soft, pliable soap that you can knead and mold into little shapes and figures, and use to embellish your soap creations! […]

9 soap making tips to help you succeed!

Soap making isn’t hard and should definitely not be stressful. Here are some handy hints to turn your soap making journey into a fun and successful one! […]

Where to get a hanger swirl tool in New Zealand?

If you don’t live in the US, the great soap making nation, it can be difficult to get hold of soap making tools and equipment. Here’s how I found the perfect hanger swirl tool in New Zealand! […]