Guided Course: Learn to create handmade soaps from scratch
A guided course by Mar Amoli
, Natural Cosmetics Brand
Learn to make artisanal soap from scratch using cold process saponification techniques and creative design
Discover the fascinating world of artisanal soap making and learn to create your own soaps from scratch. Delve into the cold process method, starting by gathering the essential tools and applying safety measures for handling ingredients like caustic soda. Learn how to formulate custom recipes by adjusting oils and additives to achieve the desired texture, cleansing properties, and appearance. The adventure begins with creating a simple soap, learning to mix, pour, and pour the mixture into molds.
Transform your soap-making skills by applying design techniques to create more complex soaps with layers or decorative elements. After the creation process, cut, cure, and properly store your creations to ensure optimal results. By the end, you'll have not only two finished soaps—one basic and one with a custom design—but also the tools and knowledge to continue experimenting and creating your own unique formulas. Immerse yourself in this creative journey and take your creativity to the next level with soaps that reflect your personal style.
What will you learn in this online course?
6 lessons & 21 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (7)
- 746 students
- 6 lessons (1h 1m)
- 21 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, German, English, French, Indonesian, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
- Romanian · Indonesian · Spanish · Italian · Polish · Dutch · German · Turkish · Portuguese · French · English
- Level: Beginner
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What is this course's project?
The student will learn to make artisanal soap from scratch using the cold process method. They will master recipe formulation, balance oils and additives, create simple and designer soaps, and learn proper cutting, curing, and storage techniques. Upon completion, they will have two finished soaps and the knowledge to create their own formulas.
Who is this online course for?
Creative people and soap-making enthusiasts who want to learn from scratch, experimenting with custom formulas and innovative designs, interested in developing practical skills to create unique and natural products at home, exploring safe materials and techniques.
Requirements and materials
Extensive prior knowledge is not required, but basic utensils such as molds, a mixer, and containers are essential. Key ingredients are also needed: oils, caustic soda, and additives. Following safety precautions is crucial when handling the materials.
Reviews
Mar Amoli
A guided course by Mar Amoli
Mariana and José Miguel are the founders of Mar Amoli, a natural cosmetics company focused on skin care and the environment. Each piece of soap is carefully handmade and their products are vegan, free of synthetic fragrances, artificial colors, and plastic packaging.
The delicacy and creativity with which they approach their soapmaking has earned Mar Amoli a place among the most popular skincare brands in Mexico. They have collaborated with Mexican and Australian brands such as Paam, Come Verde, Mar y Mar, and Ere Pérez.
Content
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Guided Course: Learn to create handmade soaps from scratch
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Podcast: Bubbles that cross borders
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Utensils and Security Measures
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The Formulation
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Elaboration of a Simple Handmade Soap
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Cutting, Curing and Storage
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Making a Soap with a Composite Design
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Final project
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FAQs
You’ll need vegetable oils, lye, distilled water, a precise digital scale, an immersion blender, a silicone spatula, silicone molds, long gloves, safety goggles, and a mask. These basics ensure safety and great results.
This is an intermediate-level course. Basic knowledge of safety and ingredient handling is recommended, but all the necessary steps are explained clearly so you can start from scratch and progress to more advanced techniques.
You’ll learn how to choose and use ingredients, calculate proportions, follow safety measures, perform saponification, customize soaps with colors and additives, cut, cure, and store your soaps, plus decorative techniques and professional finishing touches.
Wear long gloves, safety glasses, a mask against organic vapors, long sleeves, and a sturdy apron. This gear helps protect you from burns and harmful fumes during soap making.
Use a precise digital scale to weigh oils, water, and lye in grams. Accuracy is key to a safe reaction and high-quality soap, preventing mistakes that could make unsafe or ineffective products.
You can add natural colorants, clays, pigments, and essential oils during mixing. The course covers techniques like marbling, two-tone soaps, inlays, and infusions to create unique looks and personalized scents.
The process involves preparing ingredients, weighing and mixing oils and lye, blending to trace with a mixer, adding extras, pouring into molds, unmolding, cutting, cleaning, and curing the soap before use.
Un curso muy completo, bien explicado y súper práctico.
Me encanto y todas las explicaciones muy clara de verdad mucho exito
I really love this course, which I am able to advise my friend to start up a small business by applying what it taught me!
Muy buen curso. Explica a detalle cada paso
Me pareció muy bueno