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Making soap

Tutor: Gemma Forde, craft workshop tutor

Join craft workshop tutor Gemma for this satisfying half-hour soap-making tutorial.

Preparation

Prepare your materials and clear a space to work.

Video time

31 minutes

How to make your own soap | Virtual Village Hall | Royal Voluntary Service

homemade soap on a wooden table
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  • Crystal melt and pour soap base  
  • Silicone moulds  
  • Saucepan with a heatproof bowl on top  
  • Soap colours, food colouring or natural food colours 
  • Natural products e.g. honey, cinnamon, ground coffee, coarse brown sugar, coconut oil, herbal infusions, lavender, dried herbs (optional) 
  • Essential oils (optional)
  • Packaging for soap as gifts e.g. brown paper, ribbon, twine or string