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Top 10 Soap Making Supplies Every Crafter Needs

Soap making is a rewarding and creative craft that allows you to customize every aspect of your soaps, from the ingredients to the design. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced soap maker, having the right supplies is crucial for success. In this guide, we’ll explore the top 10 soap-making supplies that every crafter needs to create beautiful, high-quality soaps.

1. Soap Oils

Carrier oils are the fats or oils that combine with lye to form soap. Common carrier oils include olive oil, coconut oil, and palm oil. Each oil contributes different properties to the soap, such as hardness, lather, or moisturizing qualities. It’s important to experiment with different combinations to find the perfect balance for your soaps. Stocking up on a variety of carrier oils from Suds N Scents will give you the flexibility to create diverse soap recipes.

2. Essential & Fragrance Oils

Essential or fragrance oils add a wonderful aspect to your haandmade soaps and with the case of essential oils may provide various skin benefits. Lavender, tea tree, and eucalyptus oils are popular choices for their soothing and antibacterial properties. When using essential oils, it’s important to measure carefully, as a little goes a long way. Fregrance oils allow you to shoot for the moon with scenting with all types of scent not available in essential oils. Suds N Scents offers a wide variety of high-quality essential oils and Fragrance Oils perfect for any soap-making project.

3. Colorants

To make your soaps visually appealing, you’ll need colorants. Micas, oxides, and natural clays are common choices for adding color to your soap. Micas provide vibrant, shimmering colors, while natural clays give a more earthy, muted tone. Whether you want a bright and bold soap or something more subtle, having a range of colorants in your soap-making supplies is essential.

4. Molds

Soap molds come in various shapes and sizes, allowing you to get creative with your soap designs. Silicone molds are popular because they are flexible, making it easy to remove the soap without damaging it. You can find molds in all sorts of fun shapes and loaves. Investing in quality molds from Suds N Scents ensures that your soap-making process is smooth and your final products look professional.

5. Lye

Lye, also known as sodium hydroxide, is an essential ingredient in traditional cold process soap making. It reacts with fats and oils to create soap through a process called saponification. While working with lye requires caution and proper safety gear, it’s a vital component in your soap-making supplies if you’re looking to make soap from scratch. Always use lye in a well-ventilated area and follow safety instructions carefully.

6. Thermometer

A thermometer is a crucial tool for monitoring the temperature of your lye solution and oils. In cold process soap making, it’s important to combine the lye and oils at the correct temperature to ensure proper saponification. A digital thermometer with a quick response time will help you achieve the best results. Having this tool in your soap-making supplies can make the difference between a successful batch and a failed one.

7. Mixing Tools

Proper mixing tools are essential for blending your ingredients smoothly and evenly. A stainless steel or heat-resistant plastic mixing bowl is ideal for combining your lye and oils. You’ll also need a sturdy spatula or spoon for stirring and a stick blender to reach trace—a critical stage in soap making where the mixture thickens. Ensuring you have reliable mixing tools in your soap-making supplies will help you achieve consistent results every time.

8. Safety Gear

Safety is paramount when making soap, especially when working with lye. Essential safety gear includes gloves, goggles, and a long-sleeved shirt to protect your skin and eyes from potential splashes. A well-ventilated workspace is also important to avoid inhaling fumes. At Suds N Scents, we emphasize the importance of safety and offer high-quality gear to keep you protected during your soap-making sessions.

9. Pre Made Melt & Pour Soap Base

If you decide soap making from scratch is not your thing right now Suds N Scents carries pre made glycerin soap bases in varieties like ultra clear and goat’s milk. Molding into silicone molds is quick and easy. Bases are great for entry soap making or crafts day with your kids.

10. Soap Cutting

Once you have un molded your cold process soap if you poured into a loaf mold you need to cut it. Suds N Scents offers a variety of soap cutters. From single bar to multiple we have you covered.

Having the right soap-making supplies is key to creating beautiful, high-quality soaps. Whether you’re just starting or looking to expand your collection, Suds N Scents has everything you need to succeed in your soap-making journey. From soap bases, essential and fragrance oils to molds and soap cutters Stocking up on these essentials will set you up for success. Happy crafting!

Once your soaps are made and cured, you’ll need attractive packaging to store or gift them. Options include wrapping them in paper, placing them in boxes, or using shrink wrap. Labels are also important to indicate the ingredients and fragrance of each soap.

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