Anne-Marie Faiola welcomes listeners to the second episode, focusing on essential soapmaking techniques. She covers choosing the right mold and formulating a hard soap recipe. The benefits of using water discount and sodium lactate are explained in detail. Anne-Marie also discusses how to force gel phase and the best practices for unmolding your soap. The episode concludes with closing remarks and a preview of what's to come in future episodes.

(0:00) Welcome and episode introduction

(0:35) Choosing the right mold and formulating a hard recipe

(1:58) Benefits of water discount and sodium lactate

(2:54) Forcing gel phase and unmolding your soap

(4:09) Conclusion and closing remarks