Built for clarity. Committed to craft.
SolidHill Soap Institute began as a lab notebook shared among makers who wanted more than recipes—they wanted reproducible processes. Today, we teach with the same ethos: explain the why, demonstrate the how, and verify the result.
Our mission
Equip makers with knowledge that scales—from a single mold to a compliant small-batch line—through safe, scientific practice.
Our method
Plan, document, test. Every lesson includes structured notes, risk controls, and objective checkpoints.
Our promise
No false urgency or sweeping claims—only transparent teaching that respects your time and materials.
Milestones
From notebooks to curriculum
What started as shared SOPs among a few makers grew into structured courses with clear outcomes and assessments.
Design meets safety
We combined design-forward techniques with practical limits—from acceleration to fragrance behavior—and documented it all.
Compliance as a skill
Instead of treating compliance as an afterthought, we teach it as integral craft literacy.
Community standards
We codified respectful, safety-first participation to keep learning environments constructive.
Our team
Ari Ellis — Director of Curriculum
Leads course design with a focus on measurable learning outcomes and safe lab practice.
Maya Chen — Formulation Specialist
Specializes in fatty acid analysis, additive interactions, and quality control procedures.
Ravi Lopez — Compliance Educator
Guides learners through IFRA considerations, labeling norms, and documentation readiness.