In episode 30, Anne-Marie Faiola takes listeners through the essentials of resizing soap recipes and understanding oil weight in soapmaking. The episode begins with a warm welcome and introduction to Soapmaking 101, setting the stage for a comprehensive guide. Anne-Marie delves into the importance of resizing recipes and the basics of oil weight, providing clarity for both beginners and experienced soapmakers. She introduces the Bramble Berry Lye Calculator, offering a detailed step-by-step guide on how to use it for accurate recipe adjustments. The episode also covers the preparation and storage of soap additives and colorants, ensuring that listeners are equipped with the knowledge to create customized and vibrant soaps.

(0:00) Welcome and introduction to Soapmaking 101

(1:01) Resizing soap recipes and oil weight basics

(1:34) Using the Bramble Berry Lye Calculator

(2:03) Step-by-step guide to resizing recipes

(3:11) Preparing and storing soap additives and colorants