S...is for
Following on again with Toni's A-Z "a...is for" meme, this week's letter is S S...is for..... Soap. And Soapwort. and Soap making. (Disclaimer: A lot of what you are about to read is taken from the wikipedia pages and other googled sources). Soap making history goes back many thousands of years. The most basic supplies for soap making were those taken from animal and nature; many people made soap by mixing animal fats with lye. Today soap is produced from fats and an alkali. The cold process method is the most popular soap making process today, while some manufacturers still use the historical hot process. There are many tutorials and classes available these days for people wishing to learn to make their own soap, either for their own home use, or to start a small business. They are quite popular with those wishing to use a more natural product free from modern chemicals and artificial fragrances. Soap and Soapwort Sapo...