About: Justin Tyler Tate is an artist, designer, animator, teacher, jeweler and maker/hacker who produces with thoughts of culture, science and interactivity.

I really enjoy a quality soap: something sweet but not overly perfumed, few ingredients and handmade.

I spent a month experimenting with this recipe over a few batches and this last has turned out really nice, simple to make, with only 5 ingredients and you can make it over a campfire if you wish. The recipe will require some patience to complete but will leave you with a sweet and woody naturally scented soap.



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For this recipe you'll need:

Gloves/eye protection are a must and a smock would also be helpful to cover up any exposed skin because we will be working with one possibly dangerous chemical necessary to soap making.

are a must and a smock would also be helpful to cover up any exposed skin because we will be working with one possibly dangerous chemical necessary to soap making. 66 grams of Lye (chemically known as NAoH and commonly found as crystal drain cleaner).

(chemically known as and commonly found as crystal drain cleaner). 190 grams of Pine Reduction (I'll explain this in the next step).

(I'll explain this in the next step). 250 grams of pure Pine Kernel Oil .

. 175 grams of Sunflower Oil .

. 75 grams of Olive Oil .

Let's get started by making your pine reduction...