by Priscilla | Super Power Soap | Feb 16, 2024 | Featured
Happy Friday, everyone! It’s a rainy day here in Houston, Texas and it’s the perfect atmosphere to delve into the tranquil art of soapmaking. In today’s blog post, we’ll explore the crucial components of soapmaking liquid and lye solutions that...
by Priscilla | Super Power Soap | Jan 24, 2024 | Safety
Welcome to your guide to essential personal protective equipment (PPE) for soapmaking. I’m Priscilla, and today we will discuss the importance of PPE and the different equipment you should consider while engaging in soapmaking. Let’s get started!...
by Priscilla | Super Power Soap | Jan 17, 2024 | Featured, Safety, Soapmaking
There are three key aspects of soapmaking safety: environmental safety, using protective equipment, and handling lye with care. In this blog post, I will explain the importance of creating a safe environment for soapmaking from scratch. Below, I’ve created...
by Priscilla | Super Power Soap | Jan 5, 2024 | Soap History, Soapmaking
St. Florian is the patron saint of soapmakers (or soapboilers) and his feast day is May 4. I had so many questions about him and the Catholic craftspeople who prayed to him for intercession. Below, I’ve created a video lesson, free downloadable prayer cards for...
by Priscilla | Super Power Soap | Aug 10, 2022 | Lye Safety, Safety, Soapmaking Safety
The chemical sodium hydroxide (commonly known as lye or caustic soda) is a key ingredient in natural soapmaking. Use extreme caution when handling lye. If handled improperly, it can severely burn unprotected skin. Move children, pets, trip hazards, and any other...
