Soap Making Kits

The Cold Process kit walks you through making soap from scratch using oils and lye, so you'll get hands-on experience with true soapmaking chemistry, including safe lye handling. The Melt & Pour kit uses a pre-made soap base that's already saponified, so there's no lye involved. It's a simpler entry point if you want to focus on color, scent, and design before tackling cold process.

Each kit includes all the ingredients needed to make two loaves of your own handmade soap, along with expert instructions and recipes. Instructions are provided via a link at checkout, so you can review them ahead of time and gather any extra supplies you'll need before you start.

Possibly a few basics, like a large mixing bowl, that aren't included in the kit itself. Since the instructions are available before your kit arrives, it's worth reviewing them first so you can gather anything extra ahead of time.

Yes. Both kits are designed to take the guesswork out of your first batch, with exact measurements and foolproof techniques included. If you're nervous about lye specifically, the Melt & Pour kit is the gentler starting point, while the Cold Process kit is ideal if you want to learn the full from-scratch process right away.

Once you've got the basics down, you can move on to building your own recipes with individual bases, oils, colorants, and molds from the rest of our catalog. Many makers start with a kit specifically to get comfortable with the process before customizing their own batches.