Learn how to make your own vegetable-based natural soap from scratch using the cold process, which blends oils with a lye mixture. Explore the history and basic chemistry of soapmaking, safety considerations, and essential materials. After coloring your soap with micas, herbs, spices, and clays, you’ll add scents and prepare your mold, then learn techniques for insulating, cutting, curing, and storing your finished soap. You’ll take home a customized batch of soap, the mold, and detailed handouts to continue making soap on your own. NOTE: For safety reasons please wear or bring a long-sleeved shirt. You'll also need to bring an old towel or blanket to insulate your soap on the way home.