Sat, September 5th, 2026 @ 10:00am to 11:30am
Beyond the Fear: Lye with Confidence!
Hosted By Maker's Apothecary
Beyond the Fear: Lye with Confidence!Have you always wanted to make cold process soap but felt intimidated by working with lye? Perhaps you've already taken a soap making class where the lye was prepared for you, leaving you unsure about doing it at home yourself.This hands-on workshop is designed to replace fear with confidence. In just 60–90 minutes, you'll learn proper lye safety, workspace setup, measuring techniques, mixing procedures, cleanup, and storage—all while preparing your own lye solution under the guidance of an experienced instructor.Every participant receives their own workstation, personal protective equipment (PPE), and materials. No previous experience is necessary.Leave knowing that you can safely and confidently prepare a lye solution for your own soap making adventures.
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Beyond the Fear: Lye with Confidence!
Does the thought of working with lye keep you from making soap at home? You're not alone!
One of the most common things I hear from beginning - and even some seasoned - soap makers is, "I'm afraid of the lye."
Most soap making workshops prepare the lye and soap batter for students, meaning they never get the hands-on opportunity to learn this important skill for themselves. They leave with beautiful soap—but not the confidence to make it again at home.
That's exactly why I created this workshop.
During this relaxed, hands-on class, every participant will prepare their own lye solution while learning proper safety procedures, workspace setup, measuring techniques, cleanup, and storage. We'll answer the questions you've always wanted to ask, share practical tips, discuss common mistakes, and help you feel comfortable with one of the most intimidating parts of soap making.
By the end of class you'll discover that lye isn't something to fear—it's simply something to understand and respect.
✔ Hands-on instruction
✔ Individual workstations
✔ PPE and all materials provided
✔ Perfect for complete beginners
✔ Great for anyone who has taken a soap class but never mixed their own lye
Whether you've never made soap before, just watched someone else do it, or you've dabbled a bit in the hobby but still struggle around the lye, this workshop is designed to help you move beyond the fear and start creating with confidence.
Let's make something beautiful, together! We can't wait to see you!
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