# Best Soap Making Equipment Source: https://soapmakingnest.com/best/best-soap-making-equipment Updated: 2026-09-15 Publisher: Soap Making Nest. Our score is an editorial rating out of 10 (fit 35%, features 25%, build 20%, value 20%), not a customer rating. Method: https://soapmakingnest.com/how-we-research#our-score Cold process needs less equipment than people expect, but two items are not negotiable and one is usually bought wrong. Start with the scale, because soap is formulated by weight and a lye figure that is out by two grams changes the whole batch: you want resolution of 0.1 grams, a capacity of at least eleven pounds so a loaded pitcher of oils still reads, and a tare button you can hit with one hand. Second, protection. Sodium hydroxide solution splashes and it is caustic at working strength, so reusable nitrile around fifteen mil thick beats a box of thin disposables, and the eye protection has to be a sealed splash goggle rather than safety glasses, which are open at the sides where a splash actually arrives. The item bought wrong is the blender. Any immersion model with a stainless shaft will bring a batch to a stable emulsion, and low wattage is fine because you pulse rather than run it continuously, but a plastic shaft distorts in hot oils. Round out the bench with a graduated pitcher with a spout for lye water, a one piece silicone spatula that has no seam for batter to hide in, a probe thermometer covering roughly one hundred to two hundred degrees Fahrenheit, and a lined mold sized to the loaf you want to cut. ## Picks ### 1. ThxToms Chemical Resistant Nitrile Gloves, Latex Free, 15mil Reusable Heavy Duty, Resist Acid, Alkali, Solvent Our score: 9.2/10 (Fit for the job 10/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 9/10 · Value 8/10) ThxToms 15mil reusable heavy duty latex free chemical resistant nitrile gloves that resist acid, alkali and solvent. Pros: - 15mil heavy duty nitrile gives strong protection from lye - Latex free design suits makers with latex allergies - Rated to resist alkali, which covers caustic soda Cons: - Thick gloves reduce dexterity for delicate pouring - Can get hot and sweaty during long soap sessions Details: https://soapmakingnest.com/product/B01DPEGZB0 ### 2. 3M 91252-80024 Chemical Splash/Impact Goggle, 1-Pack Our score: 8.9/10 (Fit for the job 10/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 9/10 · Value 8/10) 3M 91252-80024 chemical splash and impact goggle, 1-Pack, for protecting eyes when mixing lye. Pros: - Chemical splash rating protects eyes from lye solution - Impact resistance adds protection from spills and knocks - 3M is a leading brand in personal protective equipment Cons: - Goggles can fog in warm, humid soap rooms - Snug fit may be uncomfortable over large glasses Details: https://soapmakingnest.com/product/B00467C7AE ### 3. Etekcity 0.1g Food Kitchen Scale with Bowl, Digital Grams and Ounces, 11lb/5kg, Stainless Steel Silver Our score: 8.8/10 (Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 9/10) Etekcity 0.1g stainless steel kitchen scale with bowl, grams and ounces, 11lb/5kg capacity. Pros: - Included bowl is handy for weighing oils and butters - 0.1g accuracy with 11lb/5kg capacity covers most soap batches - Etekcity is a popular, well-supported kitchen scale brand Cons: - Do not reuse the bowl for food once it has held lye or oils - Bowl adds bulk when storing the scale in a small cupboard Details: https://soapmakingnest.com/product/B08BPB9T1N ### 4. Silicone Spatulas, 8.5 inch Small Rubber Spatula Seamless One Piece (5 Pieces) Our score: 8.6/10 (Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 9/10) A 5 Pieces set of 8.5 inch small seamless one-piece silicone spatulas for scraping bowls and pitchers. Pros: - Seamless one-piece design leaves no gaps for soap to hide in - 8.5 inch length is handy for scraping pitchers and small bowls - 5 Pieces let you keep separate spatulas for each color Cons: - Small spatulas are too short for deep soap pots - Soft heads can be too flexible for thick butters Details: https://soapmakingnest.com/product/B07D7P4CDP ### 5. Funnel Pitcher Measure Fill for Soap Cakes Making, 1 Liter 1000ml 34oz (6-pack) Our score: 8.4/10 (Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10) Funnel pitchers for soap and cake making, 1 Liter 1000ml 34oz in a 6-pack, for controlled pouring into molds. Pros: - 6-pack lets you pour multiple colors for swirl designs - Funnel spout gives precise, drip-free pours into cavities - 1000ml capacity holds enough soap for small to medium molds Cons: - Funnel valve needs careful cleaning so it does not stick - Plastic may not suit very hot lye solutions Details: https://soapmakingnest.com/product/B07R5P1H3Y ### 6. OXO Good Grips 3-Piece Stainless-Steel Mixing Bowl Set Our score: 8.1/10 (Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 9/10 · Value 7/10) OXO Good Grips 3-Piece stainless-steel mixing bowl set, sturdy bowls that suit oils, butters and soap batter. Pros: - Stainless steel does not react with lye the way aluminum does - OXO Good Grips bowls usually have non-slip bases for safe mixing - 3-Piece range covers small additives up to full oil batches Cons: - Only three bowls, so multi-color designs may need more containers - Premium brand costs more than generic stainless bowl sets Details: https://soapmakingnest.com/product/B001715PN8 ### 7. Lye for Soap Making, Sodium Hydroxide, Pure Food Grade Caustic Soda, 2 lbs Our score: 7.6/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10) A 2 lbs tub of pure food grade sodium hydroxide lye for cold process and hot process bar soap making. Pros: - Food grade sodium hydroxide keeps impurities low for predictable batches - 2 lbs covers many small batches of cold process bar soap - Pure lye means lye calculators give accurate results with this product Cons: - Sold in small 2 lb bags, so frequent soap makers will need to restock often - Caustic chemical, so gloves, goggles and ventilation are essential Details: https://soapmakingnest.com/product/B08FK7J42B ### 8. Loaf Soap Making Molds 50oz Silicone Rectangular Mould Supplies for Handmade DIY Soap Our score: 7.6/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10) A 50oz silicone rectangular loaf mold for handmade soap, a loaf slightly larger than many standard beginner molds. Pros: - 50oz capacity handles recipes a bit bigger than standard loaves - Silicone loaf releases soap without lining with freezer paper - Rectangular loaf slices into uniform bars for gifting or sale Cons: - No wooden box, so the silicone sides can bow when filled - Silicone thickness varies by maker, so flex test the mold before heavy pours Details: https://soapmakingnest.com/product/B087QWLDJD ### 9. Virginia Candle Supply Thermometer for Candle/Soap Making, 8'' Glass Tube with Adjustable Clip Our score: 7.4/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 8/10) Virginia Candle Supply thermometer for candle and soap making, an 8'' glass tube with adjustable clip. Pros: - Marketed for soap making as well as candles - Adjustable clip keeps the tube steady on pots - Glass tube thermometer gives a clear, simple reading Cons: - Glass can break, which is risky around lye solutions - 8'' tube may be short for very deep pots Details: https://soapmakingnest.com/product/B01M242YUR ### 10. Proctor Silex 59735 Immersion Hand Blender, White Our score: 7.0/10 (Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 9/10) Proctor Silex 59735 immersion hand blender in white, a basic budget stick blender for bringing soap to trace. Pros: - Low-cost stick blender is a good dedicated soap-only tool - Simple immersion design brings cold process soap to trace fast - Lightweight body is easy to hold during long mixing Cons: - Plastic shaft parts may not stand up to lye long term - Basic motor can overheat if run continuously Details: https://soapmakingnest.com/product/B00023XDJ0 As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.