Design Basics: Cold Process Bar Soap

Service Description

In this 2-hour workshop, discover the art of adding splashes of colour using the cold process method. Here, you will learn how to prepare, mix, and incorporate different soap colourants with beginner-friendly soap designs. Choose from over 30 ingredients across natural herb powders, synthetic mica, and natural oxides. Rest assured that all the necessary ingredients and soap making equipment will be provided, and you will be safely guided through the handling of lye. This workshop is a great way to explore incorporating additional ingredients to elevate and customise the properties and designs of your soaps. We will also share tips based on years of our experience and guide you through design techniques with gentle expertise. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: • 4 basic soap design techniques, including a hands-on experience on 1 of the 4 techniques which will be determined on the day of the workshop
 • How to adjust your existing soap recipe to control trace 
 • How to incorporate and prepare colour with the soap techniques to create your soap design
 • How to work with designs that require medium trace WHAT YOU WILL GET: • 1 kg of your handmade soap loaf that can be cut down to 10-12 bars
 • Class slides containing step-by-step walkthroughs and tips for the soap design techniques learned
 • An e-certificate of participation (sent only upon request after workshop is completed) PLEASE NOTE: Cold process soaps require a minimum 4-week curing period before they are ready for use. Whether you prefer a hands-on approach or would like our assistance, please keep in mind that soap cutting and stamping can only be done between 2-7 days after they're made. You're welcome to cure your soaps at home or in the studio following the cutting process. Soaps can then be picked up via self-collection or delivery, which we offer to local addresses at a nominal $5 fee. Kindly be aware that any uncollected soaps will be donated after 3 months. FEE: $150/pax Enjoy up to 35% off when you purchase a package. Visit our Packages page for more information SUITABLE FOR: Those who have completed any basic cold process bar soap making course. You need not have completed this course with Sugar & Spice, but proof of course completion is necessary.  Example of Sugar & Spice equivalent:  • Soap Basics: Cold Process Bar Soap Making

 Participation is also limited to individuals aged 12 and above as lye is used in this class.