FLEX: Soap Making 101 - Flexible Schedule

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We will be making three different projects throughout this course. Students will need:
-A mold of the student's choosing
Some options for molds:
https://amzn.to/3CMX6WE
https://amzn.to/3k5v8y7
https://amzn.to/3bECJ1Q

Optional Items:
-Coloring of choice (This is NOT necessary, but is based on preference. For the final class, students have the option of adding color or leaving the soap clear and adding objects such as flower petals, beads, etc.)
-Soap Fragrance (This can be found at various craft stores, on Amazon, and on a number of websites. This is also optional!): https://amzn.to/3nR4z0o

Additionally, students will need:
Week 1:
Corn Starch
Water
Food Coloring (optional) 

Class 2:
Corn Starch
Liquid Soap
Olive Oil
Food Coloring

Class 3: 
Liquid Soap
Unflavored gelatin (2 packets): https://amzn.to/3webAw4
(vegan friendly: https://amzn.to/3bNmOOF )

Class 4:
Clear melt-and-pour base: https://amzn.to/3nXrhEh

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Edpuzzle

We will only be physically making melt and pour soap as well as two other projects involving pre-made soap (hand soap and castile soap) due to the potential hazard of using lye. If your child wishes to experiment with the other methods of soap making discussed in this course (hot or cold process), please be aware that this will require parental help, supervision, and proper safety precautions and equipment, as lye is extremely dangerous. Additionally, parents should be advised that the projects in weeks 3 and 4 both require microwaving supplies (water and melt and pour base). Parental guidance is advised to avoid burns when microwaving and using hot materials. 

This class utilizes EdPuzzle, an OutSchool-approved third-party resource. This is to ensure a high level of interaction within the pre-recorded lessons. Links to each video will be posted with weekly lesson materials. Please be advised an account should not be needed to access this resource.