I've thought about the past few days and realized I'm grateful for a week of teaching soap making. …
Long Island Soap Making Class
Soap Making in Chemistry Class
One of the things I do is teach Chemistry high school students how to make soap. I love it because it's a practical application of what they are learning in class. Saponification is a chemical reaction between a strong base (the lye) and a fat (the oil) which results in a salt. When we mix lye (Sodiun Hydroxide) with oil the salt that is …
Long Island Soap Nite
I've had some friends who've gone to Paint Nite. It seems to be very popular on Long Island right now. For those of you who don't know what Paint Nite is, I'll explain. It's usually held at a bar or bistro type establishment and you go with a bunch of friends. An artist guides you through painting a picture. They supply everything you …
Learning how to make soap
Many years ago, I took a book out of the library and taught myself how to make soap. It became a unique hobby I enjoyed. The internet was not popular and I didn't know anyone else who did this. I made for family and friends a few times a year. I was a fun thing to do once in a while. …
Long Island Soap Making Classes
Long Island Soap Making Classes I enjoy sharing my love of soap making with others. I hold Long Island soap making classes in my studio in Bethpage. We first talk about safety issue using lye, where to get soap making equipment and how to use an online lye calculator. Then we get down to business and make soap. Since the class is small, everyone …