Online Courses
I explain in simple steps how to make your own individual natural soap. With my courses you can learn where and when you want, they are independent of time and place and available for you online on Vimeo at any time. You learn about and understand the saponification process. Theory and practice combine to give you the basic knowledge you need to work independently at home. I offer online courses for beginners and advanced students with no time limit. You can buy the respective courses directly.
For each course you will receive:
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Detailed script to download
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Checklist for download
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Soap recipe for download
If you have any questions, please send me an email to:
Gift certificate for my courses
If you would like to give away workshops or online courses as a gift, you are welcome to order a voucher (also available as value voucher) in my online shop. With digital vouchers (PDF) of Seifensieder you can do something good for your loved ones and the environment.
NEW IN: Three online courses for advanced soapmakers
Soap boiling for advanced part 1
Duration: 75 min
Soap boiling for advanced part 2
Duration: 80 min
Soap boiling for advanced smear soap, bile soap & resin soap
Duration: 53 min
I will lead you through all three online courses with professional guidance. Built up in blocks, theory and practice is explained in simple steps.
NEW IN: Three online courses for advanced soapmakers
Soap boiling for advanced part 1
Duration: 75 min
Soap boiling for advanced part 2
Duration: 80 min
Soap boiling for advanced smear soap, bile soap & resin soap
Duration: 53 min
I will lead you through all three online courses with professional guidance. Built up in blocks, theory and practice is explained in simple steps.
Soap boiling (basic course)
New: With subtitles in German, English and French
Soap boiling from the beginning
Duration: 55 Min | Cost: 60€
I will lead you through the online course with professional guidance. Theory and practice is explained in simple steps. The Soap Boiling Online Basic Course is available as often as you like. You can learn at your own schedule and pace from home.
Theory:
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What is soap made of and how is it made?
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Raw material science: oils & fats, what are the properties of e.g. olive oil and shea butter in my soap?
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Hazardous substance caustic soda
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Maturing time, storing and cutting soaps.
Practice:
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Production of a soap in the cold process
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Basic technique of soap boiling
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Two-colored soap
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Determining the pH value
The soap boiling "basic course" video is now available with subtitles in German, English or French! Whether you want to delve into the intricacies of soap making in your native language or brush up on another language, you can easily switch on the subtitles when needed to enjoy the course to the fullest. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of soap making, learn new techniques and discover the art of boiling at your own pace. Have fun exploring the world of soap!
Soap boiling for advanced learners
Part 1: Special techniques & design possibilities
Duration: 75 min. | Cost: 70 Euro
With expert guidance I will show you four different techniques such as layering, marbling, inlaying and creative pull through. There are no limits to your imagination. With simple means we will learn how to createe great effects in decorative soap making. I will share many tips and tricks that make the work easier.
Theory:
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Natural dyes
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How can I influence the soap glue?
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Raw material science, what is the function of liquid and solid fats in soap glue. Which ratio of liquid and solid fats like olive oil and cocoa,- and shea butter is balanced?
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Soap Tools
Practice:
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Layering techniques
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Marbling
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Inlaying techniques
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Pull through techniques
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4 different soap recipes
Part 2: Special techniques & design possibilities
Duration: 80 Min. | Cost: 70 Euro
With professional guidance I will show you four different creative design possibilities like pot swirl, marbling, inlay work and a creative pull through technique. There are no limits to your imagination.
With simple tools, we will learn how to create great effects in decorative soapmaking.
Of course there will be many tips and tricks to make the work easier.
Theory:
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Create your own recipes
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Change raw materials in existing recipes and consider NaOH
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Thin soap glue
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Soap molds & tools
Practice:
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Pot Swirl
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Marbling
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Inlay technique
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Kaleidoscopes technique
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4 different recipes
Soap boiling for advanced
soft soap, bile soap & resin soap
Duration: 53 Min | Cost: 60€
Personally, these special soaps are a great concern, as they have unfortunately fallen into oblivion.
In the meantime, I can't imagine my household without soft soap or stain soap (gall soap).
If you want to create something very special, take a closer look at resin soap. The best way is with self-collected spruce, larch, or pine resin. It's worth the work and you will appreciate the difference.
Theory:
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Potassium hydroxide and calculation
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Calculation of a formula of soft soap
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Bile dosage and function
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Collecting, cleaning and processing resins
Practice:
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Soft soap
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Gall soap
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Resin soap
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3 different soap recipes