Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen

Essential Oils Enhance Your Life

In episode 146 of Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola delves into the world of essential oils, focusing on their scarcity and value. The episode begins

Palm Oil in Soapmaking and Essential Oil Safety

In episode 145 of Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola delves into diverse topics crucial for soapmakers. The episode begins with an introduction, leadin

Lori Nova’s Top Ten Essential Oils

In episode 144 of Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola explores the aromatic world of essential oils in soapmaking. The episode kicks off with a warm wel

How to Prevent Fading & Browning

In episode 143 of Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola addresses the common challenge of soap discoloration and offers practical strategies to maintain t

Finding the Perfect Purple

In episode 142 of Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola explores the creative process of crafting wedding soap favors. She begins with an introduction to

The Art Of Natural Dye

In episode 141 of Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola delves into the fascinating world of natural dyeing. The episode begins with an introduction to na

What are Water White Fragrance Oils?

In episode 140 of Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola introduces the concept of water white fragrance oils, highlighting their benefits in soapmaking. S

HSCG Conference Guest Post: Kevin Dunn AKA Dr. McSoapy

In episode 139 of Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola delves into the chemistry of soapmaking, focusing on the role of triacylglycerides and their trans

HSCG Conference Guest Post: Kevin Dunn on Superfatting and Discounting

In episode 138 of Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola explores the intricate science behind soapmaking with insights from Kevin Dunn's soap science conc

HSCG Conference Guest Post: Get Your Website Noticed

In episode 137 of Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola dives into the world of web optimization tailored specifically for soapmakers. She begins by intro

A Guide to Weight vs. Volume

In episode 136 of Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola delves into the foundational aspects of soapmaking, highlighting the importance of accurate measur

How to Handle Potassium Hydroxide

In episode 135 of Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola introduces listeners to the critical topic of working safely with lye, specifically focusing on Po

Prepare Your Colorants for Cold Process Soap Making

In episode 134 of Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola welcomes listeners to a new session focused on the essentials of preparing soapmaking ingredients

Soap Behaving Badly

In episode 133 of Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola welcomes listeners to a practical discussion on managing common challenges in soapmaking. She addr

Natural vs. Organic

In episode 132 of Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola begins by welcoming listeners and providing an overview of the distinctions between natural and or

All Olive Oils Are Not Created Equal

In episode 131 of Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola welcomes listeners to an informative discussion on the role of olive oils in soapmaking. She dives

Declutter it up!

In episode 130 of Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola opens with an introduction to the episode's focus on creating an efficient soapmaking environment.

Soapy Math

In episode 129 of Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola opens with a warm welcome and sets the stage for a math-focused exploration of soapmaking. She del

The Spoon Trick

In episode 128 of Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola begins with a warm welcome, setting the stage for an engaging exploration of lip product crafting.

How to Clean Oily Containers

In episode 127 of Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola kicks off the episode with a warm welcome and an introduction to the day's topics. She takes on a