Goat Milk Soap Science Lessons

Spencer's Farm can teach you science lessons about making homemade goats milk soap! Learn science facts, science terms, science definitions and safety tips from an experienced master soap maker, Sydne Spencer.



Basic science of making goats milk soap is:

1. Add granulated lye to liquid to produce liquid lye.

2. Add the liquid lye to oil and mix well.

3. Congratulations, you have soap!

First, you may want to familiarize yourself with some science terms. Throughout this website you will see words like saponification, molecule, glycerin, bioactive, and other science terms.

You can use the science definitions list as a reference guide for help, if you need.

Science facts will help you understand how soap is, actually, formed. Also, find out why Great Grandma's homemade soap is different than the modern day homemade soap.

Be careful when making homemade soap. You will be working with chemicals, such as lye and essential oils . Learn the essential oil uses and soap making ingredients. Know the safety tips BEFORE working with them.

Enjoy learning the science of soap! I hope this soap making information gets you started in making your very own goats milk soap! Good luck!

Learn by doing! Take soap making classes! Learn with a master soap maker teaching with, one-on-one, soap making instructions, here, at Spencer's Farm!

SOAP MAKING CLASSES: Saturday, September 22, 2010. ($ 65)

Call (931) 438-8388 or e-mail us to reserve your spot! Hurry these classes fill quickly! Classes will be from 10am - 4pm. For location map and more class information see: Soap Making Classes.

BASKET STUFFER CLASS! Thursday, October 21,2010 ($ 30)

In plenty of time for you to make all kinds of great basket stuffers for your Christmas Baskets! Learn how to make: lip balms, bath bombs, sugar scrubs, and beeswax tree ornaments!

This is a make and take class and I will, also, have kits available for purchase, so you can get right to work on your Christmas projects!

Contact us with questions or to reserve your spot! Hurry! Classes fill quickly!

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