Become A Master Soap Maker In No Time With My Very Own Tested, Tried and True Soap Recipe
After years of hands on soapmaking, testing formulas, and refining my process, a few questions come up more than any others:
Do you teach? What recipe do you use? And what equipment do I actually need?
This post answers all.
I recently decided to make my personal base soap recipe available as a downloadable PDF. It is the recipe I rely on in my own workshop because it is balanced, reliable, and easy to customize while still allowing me to create intricate swirls and various other designs.
Alongside the recipe, I wanted to share the tools I truly recommend to get you started, especially for makers who want to work confidently without buying unnecessary extras.Β
About the Soap Recipe PDF
This soap recipe is built from real experience, not theory alone. It is a dependable base recipe designed to help you understand the structure behind a well balanced bar, whether you use it exactly as written or adapt it to fit your own style.
Inside the PDF, you will find:
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A complete soap recipe with oils and percentages
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Clear, easy to follow formatting
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Space for notes and future adjustments
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A resources section with trusted tools and community links
- Follow me on Tiktok for soap making videos and tutorials to go along with this recipe
This guide is designed to support clarity, consistency, and creative growth.
Essential Soap making Equipment I Recommend
Below are the core tools I use and recommend when working with this recipe. Each link leads to an example so you can easily find reliable options.
Digital Scale
Accurate measurements are essential for safe soapmaking. Always measure by weight.πΒ Amazon linkΒ Β
Stick Blender
Helps bring soap batter to trace quickly and evenly.Β πΒ Amazon linkΒ
Heat Safe Containers
Used separately for oils and lye solution. Stainless steel or heavy duty plastic works bestΒ πΒ Amazon link
Soap Mold
Silicone lined loaf molds are reliable and easy to unmold.Β πΒ Amazon linkΒ
Thermometer
Monitoring temperatures helps prevent issues during mixing.Β πΒ Amazon linkΒ
Safety Gear
Gloves and eye protection are essential when working with lye.Β πΒ Amazon link
Helpful Resources Included in the PDF
The PDF also includes a curated resources section with:
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A soap calculation tool for scaling and adjustments
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Links to my website for products and future educational releases
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Links to my Facebook page and group for updates and community support
Final Thoughts
Soapmaking does not need to feel overwhelming. Having a solid base recipe and the right tools can make a noticeable difference in how confident you feel in your process.
If you are looking for a recipe you can trust and grow with, this guide was created with you in mind.
π Link to purchase the Soap Recipe PDF
Disclosure
This post may contain affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. I only share tools and resources that I personally use or genuinely recommend.