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HOMEMADE SOAP
COLD PROCESS SOAP
Cold process soap making is the method most often used by soap makers who make soap
from scratch. It's called "cold" process because no additional heat is added during the soap
making process, however the process itself does
generate heat. Soaps produced via the cold process method are opaque and usually have a
creamy feel to the bar. Without any additives that change the color, the soap ranges from
white-white to creamy-tan, depending on the oils used in making the soap.
Cold process soaps will continue to get harder as they age because additional water
evaporates out of the soap.
HOT PROCESS SOAP
Hot process soap making, uses additional heat in the soap making process. The chemical
reaction is the same but occurs faster than in cold process soap making.
Because of the additional heat, the finished soap bar tends to feel smoother to the touch.
The hardness of the bar again depends on the selection of oils, amount of water used in the
process and length of time allowed for water to evaporate out of the finished bar.
Hot process soap is opaque and ranges from white-white to creamy-tan depending on the
oils used, although clear soaps can be produced.
BLUE 1ST Place $6
RED 2ND Place $4
WHITE 3RD Place $2
COLD PROCESS SOAP (2 BARS)
Adult Exhibitor
Exhibitor Grades 9-12
HOT PROCESS SOAP (2 BARS)
Adult Exhibitor
Exhibitor Grades 9-12
