Just go for it

It was a gruesome episode of Bones that sparked my interest in soap making. After a little research online, I just had to try it. I didn't have any colour or scents, but that didn't matter. I couldn't believe I could turn oil into soap, at home, in my kitchen. But I did! 

I used what I had available to attempt to colour the soap naturally. Oat bran, poppy seeds and dried parsley all went into my separated mixture. An epic experiment it was. After turning the batch out I instantly realised I needed some scents and colours. 

It wasn't long before batch 2 arrived,  divided into 3 different kinds : Black Orchid, Banoffee Pie and Lavender Forrest. What a difference some colour and scent makes. At this point I realised I was hooked and continued experimenting with other ingredients, pouring methods and moulds. My next experiment is going to be making and using embeds in my cold process soap. 

Before I began making soap I was very apprehensive about using caustic soda. Needless to say it scared me. But with the right safety equipment and a good bit of research, there was nothing to worry about. If you fancy trying something new, go for it. Don't be the one who wished they'd tried it. Be the one who says they've done it.