The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Before you begin, you’ll need to buy a couple things. Pick up some glycerin (see step 1), some plastic molds ...

Making soap seems like an arcane, ancient craft that few people know how to do. But the secrets of how to make soap are more within reach than you may think. Many do-it-yourself projects aren’t worth ...

Ready to get crafty? These 38 free melt and pour soap recipes are full of creative ideas and easy steps, perfect for gifts or a little self-care. Making soap at home is a project that’s both fun and ...

Soap-making can be a fun way to make custom soap bars at home as a hobby. Soap-making kits are great for beginners because they come with all the products needed. We spoke to 2 professional soap ...

It’s possible to make bar soap at home using ingredients such as lye and oils. Following a recipe and knowing which precautions to take can help make bar soap making a fun and generally safe activity.

The soap-making process began with pouring clean water into the top of the hopper. The water slowly percolated down through the ashes, emerging at the bottom as a red liquid potash known as lye. The ...

I know what you're probably thinking—why would anyone want to make soap at home? Especially when you can just run to the store and buy some body wash or bar soap. Well, IMO, the coolest thing about ...