Design and Creation of Cold Process Soaps
A course by Alison Fleck , Soap Maker
Discover the cold process soapmaking technique and design soaps with unique patterns that are kind to both the skin and the environment
Discover the cold process soapmaking technique and design soaps with unique patterns that are kind to both the skin and the environment
Alison Fleck makes soaps like she does pastries: playing with the richness of textures and the mixture of smells to awaken the senses. She specializes in the cold process technique, an artisanal method for creating superfatted, natural glycerin soaps that are kind to both the skin and the environment.
In this online course, learn how to create delicious cold process soaps with ornate designs. It's a meditative practice that requires very little equipment to make your showers a moment of pure pleasure!
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 20 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (216)
- 10,878 students
- 17 lessons (1h 31m)
- 20 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: French
- French · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a multi-technique cold process soap decorated and scented to your liking.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to discover artisanal soapmaking techniques.
Requirements and materials
To follow the course, you need specific equipment like an immersion blender, a spatula, PH paper, and a mould. You also need raw materials such as caustic soda, vegetable oils or butters, and pigments to color the soap. Handling caustic soda requires some precautions, such as wearing goggles and protective gloves. Alison explains all the equipment needed and the safety procedures in the second unit of the course.
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A course by Alison Fleck
Alison Fleck's first love is pastry-making and the pleasure of seeing people enjoy and savor her creations. She was trained by the experts at Meilleurs Ouvriers de France, and has always been a fan of DIY. She started to create her own cosmetic and household products and when she discovered soap making, became immediately fascinated by its huge creative scope. She decided to take it a step further and make it her profession.
In her soaps, she combines the generosity of oils with the richness of plants and the vitality of minerals. They are comprehensive skin care products that are particularly kind to the environment. Sold through her company Baba and varied over the course of different seasons, they are a delight to the senses.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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My Sources of Inspiration
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U2
Soapmaking Basics
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Cold Process Soap
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Raw materials
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Tools, protection, and your workstation
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Calculators
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U3
Custom Soapmaking
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Inspiration and Sketches
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Recipe and Colors
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Preparation
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The mixture and the traces
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Design: Zebra Print
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Decoration: leopard
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Fusion
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Mold release and finishes
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U4
Other Techniques
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Stamping the Logo and Initials
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How to Perfume Your Soap
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Sustainability and Storage Tips
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FP
Final project
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Design and Creation of Cold Process Soaps
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