Hot Process Soap Making

~with Lori Nova~

"I have to tell you how much my skin LOVES your new Hot Process "Maple & Oatmeal" Soap.
It makes my skin really soft & smooth." - Mimie Wong

** PREREQUISITE: Our Cold Process 101 Class OR Equivalent Experience Required **

Tired of waiting 4-6 weeks to use your handmade Cold Process soap?
Or, perhaps you never really got into CP soapmaking due to the long curing time?
So, what's a soapmaker to do? The Answer: Hot Process.

Hot Process (HP) is another method of making soap completely from scratch. It differs from the more common Cold Process (CP) method in that heat is applied to complete the saponification process before the soap goes into the mold. The result is a great bar of soap, similar to what you get with the CP method, with one HUGE BENEFIT; the soap is technically ready to use immediately (although it's a good idea to allow a few weeks for the soap to firm up). For those of you who plan on selling your soap, a reduced curing time means that you can fill custom orders in half the time (and HP soap uses less scent so that will save money). Saving time AND money... what could be better?

This class will focus on the Crock Pot Method. You'll learn everything there is to know about making HP Crock Pot soap; including what equipment & ingredients (oils, colors & scents) work best, what flash points are and why they are so important when hot processing soap. Take home handouts complete with instructions, several tested recipes, and enough information to make hot process crock pot soap on your own. Students also take home their choice of a bar of finished hot process soap.

NOTE:
This is an age 18+ class since making soap from scratch involves working with lye (aka sodium hydroxide). To take part in stirring the soap, please wear or bring a long-sleeved shirt. You'll also need rubber gloves and safety goggles. There will be several pairs of goggles and gloves to share, but if you prefer your own please bring them to class.

PREREQUISITE:
Our Cold Process 101 Soap Class or experience making CP soap on your own. This is so that we do not waste class time repeating the basics. Instead, this class will allow time for a more in depth look at both CP and HP soap making. NOTE: Hot Process is not the same as Melt & Pour, which is soap "crafting" (not soap "making") using a pre-made soap base.

CHECK OUT OUR POPULAR 2-DAY SOAP MAKING BOOTCAMP
WHICH INCLUDES THIS CLASS and THREE OTHERS!

ABOUT THE TEACHER:
Lori Nova, owner of The Nova Studio, began making natural bath & body products in her kitchen in 2000 as a way to make family & friends homemade, practical gifts. Shortly thereafter, she began sharing her passion by teaching classes. Lori has taught classes for The University of Hawaii Manoa, The Handcrafted Soap Makers Guild, Foothill De Anza Community College in Cupertino, The Learning Annex of San Francisco, Juniper Tree Soap and Candle Supply in Berkeley, The Native American Cultural Center & The Berkeley Ecology Center.

SIGN-UP DETAILS:
Refer to the table above for price, date, time and registration options. Contact us at 510-234-5700 with any questions. Please read the Class Policies & Info Page before signing up.