Easy Homemade Soaps using Melt and Pour
As a start-up in soap making, beginners usually try the Melt and Pour process first. Working with this process is in a way cutting corners. The name itself will tell you the steps involved. A pre-made soap based is melted and poured in soap moulds. It is by far the easiest and safest way to make soap although one can't customize or play with soap texture. The soap base is bought easily and will dictate what kind of product the outcome will be. Since lye isn't used, it is relatively harmless for kids to try it.
To get started, one can buy the blocks of clear soap base in a craft or specialty store. Cut it into blocks or grate it as it is easier to melt. It is then melted in a double boiler, crock pot or microwave oven. It should be covered in microwavable plastic wrap in order to not let moisture evaporate unnecessarily and should not reach boiling point or overheated. It should melt slowly and consistently and is best to stir it once in a while so no lumps remain in the melted base.
You can now put the base in the moulds and let it air dry. So as not to destroy the shape when trying to remove it, place it in the refrigerator first for about 30 minutes. It will hopefully slide easily off the mould.
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ANTI AGING WRINKLE SCAR ORGANIC FACEBODY CREAM LIGHT 1 |  |
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1PAIR 925 STAMPED STERLING SILVER CHARM DANGLE ARTISAN EARRINGS SE167 | |
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10x 925 Sterling Silver Round Cut Stardust Stopper Spacer Beads Charm 6mm SMG254 | |
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TWEEZERMAN Shaving Brush | |
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Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Soap with Vitamin E For Marks Blemishes | |
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1PAIR 2PCS 925 STERLING SILVER EXOTIC CHARM DANGLE PENDANT EARRINGS SE168 | |
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Although making soap using this process is relatively easy, here are still a few tips to make the batch as high-quality as possible:
* Always cool the soap base before pouring in the mould. This will create a smoother texture.
* When air bubbles appear in the soap's upper layer, sprit some rubbing alcohol to make them disappear.
* If fragrance oils or essential oils are added, always add it after the base has completely melted. Add the oil a bit at a time and stir consistently, so it won't evaporate or turn cloudy.
* Add colorants such as food colour or mica when the base is melting to let the colour seep in slowly in the mixture. Add it a drop at a time or a teaspoon at a time. This will help you control the colour darkness of your choice.
* If the end result isn't what you had in mind, you may try again by cutting it again in blocks and melting it again.
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