Design Int: Woodgrain Cold Process Bar

Service Description

Cold process soap making offers endless design possibilities through customisable base oils and additives, allowing you to create one-of-a-kind, personalised soap designs. In this 2-hour workshop, you will exercise the fundamental knowledge of working with different base oils and natural colouring additives to create detailed woodgrain patterns. All necessary ingredients and soap making equipment will be provided. We’ll also review safety precautions for handling lye (sodium hydroxide) during the workshop.  Please ensure you have basic knowledge of cold process soap making AND soap design. If you are new to cold process soap making and/or cold process soap design, you must meet the necessary prerequisites before signing up for this workshop. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: • How to formulate your soap recipe to control trace  • How to layer, pour, and cut your soap to achieve a woodgrain pattern • Tips on how to mix colours for woodgrain colours • Safety precaution reminders on handling lye (sodium hydroxide) WHAT YOU WILL GET: • 1 kg of your handmade soap that can be cut down to 8-10 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: $180/pax. All Access Pass exclusive: Enjoy a discounted rate of $150/pax SUITABLE FOR: Those who have completed any basic cold process bar soap making course AND basic cold process soap design. You need not have completed these courses with Sugar & Spice, but proof of course completion is necessary. Example of Sugar & Spice equivalent:  • Soap Basics: Cold Process Bar Soap Making • Design Basics: Cold Process Bar Soap

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