Introduction to soapmaking and selecting the best mold

Anne-Marie Faiola introduces the basics of soapmaking, discusses choosing the right mold, shares tips for a hard soap recipe, explains water discount and sodium lactate, and covers gel phase and unmolding techniques. She wraps up with a teaser for the next episode.

(0:00) Welcome and Introduction to Soapmaking 101
(0:53) Selecting the Best Mold for Your Soap
(1:31) Crafting a Hard Soap Recipe
(2:16) Implementing Water Discount and Sodium Lactate
(3:07) Mastering Gel Phase and Unmolding Techniques
(4:30) Closing Remarks and Next Episode Teaser