Course Syllabus: Soap Making 101

"Handmade" things are springing up everywhere -- in stores, boutiques, as take out food and in health care items. People are returning to the retro feeling of "home made" from home decor to high end, custom embellished clothing to homey foods. Soap can be a big part of this retro trend. Take advantage of this marketing trend and profit from your tiny investment in this class.

Soap making is actually easy. The lessons provide recipes for soaps in several lessons. They have been tested. You can use them "as is" or, at completion of the course, feel confident about personalizing the recipes to make them your own. Included are marketing ideas to get you thinking about how to name, how to make them special with your package and styling and how to price them for both wholesale and retail applications.

Learn a new creative 'art'! Try Soap Making today!

There are no special requirements just to take the course (except a high school reading level).  If you want to start mixing soaps as you work on the lessons, a list of supplies will be given during each lesson.

-some history about soap making

-the basic ingredients and tools needed

-different soap making techniques

-step by step instructions on how to make soap

-some basic soap recipes

-several specialty and signature recipes

-some problems and answers to soap making

- some business soap making tips

1.        Lesson 1: Soap Making History

2.        Lesson 2: The Science of Making Soap

3.        Lesson 3: Making Soaps: Basic Recipes

4.        Lesson 4: Signature Soap Recipe

5.        Lesson 5: Special Soaps

6.        Lesson 6: Problems with Making Soap

7.        Lesson 7: The Business of Selling Your Soaps