"There are only two types of soap-making kits out there," Velasquez explains, "Cold process soap, which requires sodium hydroxide (not for kids) and melt-and-pour soap kits (easier and kid ...

Lucas Baker was looking for a way to express his creativity when he started dabbling in homemade soap. “I’m an artist,” said Baker, 23, about his newest creations that went on sale Jan. 26 at Pressed ...

As a precaution, Baker wears gloves when he’s making the soap. “It was actually trial and error,” he said. Supplies are available at craft stores. As a base, Baker uses oatmeal and shea ...