In episode 85 of Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola delves into the essentials of water and lye in the soapmaking process. The episode begins with a welcome and an overview of the critical role water and lye play in soapmaking. Anne-Marie introduces the concept of water discounting, explaining how to adjust water levels in a soap recipe for various benefits. She discusses the associated risks and provides recommendations for successfully implementing water discounting. The episode offers a concise summary of the topic, providing listeners with practical insights. It concludes with an invitation for listener engagement and a sponsor message from BrambleBerry.com.

(0:00) Welcome and episode introduction

(0:32) Understanding water and lye in soapmaking

(2:46) How to water discount a soap recipe

(4:22) Risks and recommendations for water discounting

(5:55) Summary of water discounting in soapmaking

(6:52) Listener engagement and episode conclusion

(7:04) Sponsor: BrambleBerry.com