Goat Milk Soap with Mix-Ins
Taught by Jen Messier
Jen is the co-founder of the Brainery and lives in Flatlands with her partner, very old dog and assorted cats. She knows a little bit about a lot of things and can teach a lot of classes on the fly. Currently really into hydroponics, cyanotypes, and dyeing things poorly.
You can ask her anything at jen@brooklynbrainery.com.
Goat's milk soap is one of the most popular recipes out there for homemade bars of high-quality soap. In this class, we'll make a cold-process goat's milk soap using a tried and true method to prevent scorching and give you beautiful, milky bars that are gentle on your skin.
We'll also use some mix-ins to make your soap more exciting, adding color and texture through both grocery store and specialty ingredients like coffee, mica powders, and seeds. You'll get to take home a few customized soaps to continue curing and use after a few weeks.
Beginners and those with experience welcome! Keep in mind the soap made in this particular class isn't vegan. Soap making uses lye - this requires basic safety measures, paying close attention during class, and can be a little dangerous; strictly adults only.
