Upcycling workshop: Turning Used Cooking Oil into Soap!

  • Physical | Workshop
  • Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Themes & Topics

Nature & Environment

Upcycling, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Arts & Crafts

Soapmaking

About the Experience

Duration: 2 hours
Beginner

No prior experience required

Up To 20 Learners
Language: English

Description

Come learn about the benefits and science in basic soap making! Once you understand the science behind soap making, you can make your own soap at home with your used cooking oil which saves you not just money, but helps you do your part for the environment as well. You will be able to observe the whole process of soap making and learn which safety measures to take. You will also learn from sight when your soap is ready to be poured into the mould and take home your very own used cooking oil soap!

Instructions

How to prepare

1. Bring a long sleeve shirt with buttons as extra protective clothing. 2. Participants are encouraged to bring their own tools and materials listed below. However, they will be provided too if you do not have them at home. There is no need to buy new ones.

The host will provide

  • Used Cooking Oil
  • Weighing scale
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Mould
  • Glove
  • Lye
  • Face shield
  • Plastic spoon
  • Mixing bowl

What to bring

  • Long sleeve shirt as protective clothing
  • cloth rags for wiping up spills
  • Face shield (if you have at home already)