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Start your own soap business at home and make a good profit from it. Below are some of the methods in making liquid soap using basic ingredients. The procedures are easy to follow complete with actual pictures of the soap making process. Basic ingredients:

• Coconut oil
• Potassium Hydroxide
• Caustic soda (lye)
• Water
• Essential oil
• Scent and coloring

Equipments:

• double boiler with inner stainless steel pot
• 5 gallon bucket with lid
• blankets or towels for insulation
• a stick blender a strong, stainless steel blade
• plastic (nylon) spoon
• plastic or stainless bowls to weigh lye and oils
• funnels
• rubber gloves
• goggles
• scale
• liquid measuring cups

Procedure:

• Part 1 – Preparation
• Part 2 – Process
• Part 3 – Understanding liquid soap making
• Method #2
• Method #3
• Discussion boards

Training and seminar:

The Golden Treasure Skills Development Program will conduct a one-day seminar on soap-making at the UPAA Alumni Center, Magsaysay Avenue, Ylanan St., University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City, on July 29, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Topics to be discussed include sourcing of materials and costing. There will be hands-on experience on how to make liquid dishwashing soap, liquid hand soap, liquid all-purpose soap, bar detergent soap, herbal bath soap powder soap, car shampoo.

Bonus courses will be on making liquid bleach, fabric softener, and tile and bowl cleaner.

Participants will receive certificate of training right after the seminar. For questions, call +632 95240-28, 4367826, 9522934, 9512966 or 9136551.

For raw materials and supplies, call (63) – 9205625085 or go to www.ascmomcares.com

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