Soap making links
Originally soap was made from ashes. Here’s someone showing how the ashes were used to produce lye:
https://freshwater-reporter.com/making-soap-with-ashes/
Here are links to where I bought some of our supplies. I just bought exactly what the lady in the videos recommended. Apparently some colors and fragrances are easier to work with than others, and she chose some that would be good for beginners:
https://www.naturesgardencrafts.com
https://www.madmicas.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooRA9IFen6C85Cmcu3-EGRzJXpOWWx_1_KcruEm24oqyJ8k0ukG
Here is the YouTube channel where we are watching soap videos. I have only made soap using this recipe. Remember that if you want to branch out, it’s important to either use a good recipe, or learn the science so you can create your own. You have to know what you are doing and measure carefully, or you could have soap that doesn’t turn out well or that is too harsh for skin. This is a good place to start:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6Gd21-y6WF-v6py2auawyT5TMPyqHa6H