Help making glycerine soap?

Question

I just purchased supplies to make glycerine soap, i have the glycerine soap, dyes and the scents to add, can anybody who has done this before give me thorough instructions or direct me to a helpful website? Thanks.

Answer 1

By following the simple instructions below, you can create a soap that is tailored to your specific needs . If you have purchased our opaque white or goat milk glycerin casting soap and want to add other colorings to it, prolonged exposure to bright sunlight can cause discoloration.

1. Cut casting soap into small chunks or slices.

2. Put soap in a double boiler or put two pots together, one inside the other with water in the bottom one. Add the soap a small amount at a time. Only melt enough soap to fill the molds you have ready. Melt soap over low to medium heat. DO NOT stir soap while it is melting as this causes air bubbles to form and effects the appearance of the finished product. Casting soap can also be melted in a microwave on a medium setting. Temperature should not be above 140 degrees. Start with about 30 seconds and add time as needed to melt. Microwaves that have no temperature control are not recommended.

3. When soap is completely melted, add coloring a small amount at a time and slowly swirl or stir soap IN ONE DIRECTION ONLY. Make sure coloring is evenly distributed before adding any other ingredients. After coloring is added, other items may be added as desired. Fragrance or essential oils are suggested. Scenting is a personal matter & depends on the nose of the moment. If you plan to leave your soap unwrapped, more scenting may be desired. Start with a small amount (8-10 drops) and add more as desired. If using dried herbs such as lavender, scent may not be needed as it will come from the herb itself. Any additional items can be added at this time. We have included a few ideas with suggested amounts per pound of soap. Have all items ready to add before starting your soap- making process as you need to add them quickly before the soap starts to set.

Herbs: Lavender, calendula flowers, etc. 1/4 - 1/2 cup: oatmeal, fine ground almonds, cornmeal (polenta)- up to 1/2 cup; clays 1/4-3/4 cup; liquids such as teas, oils, honey, etc. - not MORE than 5% of total melted soap unless you are also adding additional dry ingredients. Adjustments to all of the above should be made to accommodate personal preferences.

4. When all items are added to your M & P soap, pour the soap into the mold. Mold releases are not needed when using M & P soap. Allow your filled mold to set for about 10-15 min. for cooling and then the mold can be put into the freezer for another 10-15 minutes. Remove soap from molds - it should slide right out. If not, turn molds over & gently push on the bottom of the mold. A butter knife can be run around the edge of the mold to loosen soap; however, do not use anything sharp as this can puncture your mold. After allowing your soap to set at room temperature for 30 min., your soap is ready to be wrapped, packaged and used.



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Answer 2

The first thing that you need to do is melt the glycerin soap base. It can be done in the microwave, though this can cause a mess if you're not careful... that's why it's recommended that you use the double boiler. The two compartments of the double boiler will help to insure even melting while reducing the risk of burning or fire; never try to melt the base with a single pot on the eye of a stove. It's also best to use as low of a heat as possible to melt the soap base; this extends the life of the soap.


Once you've got your soap base melted, pour it into your mixing bowl and start adding your other ingredients one by one. The castor oil will aid the soap in lathering, and the shea butter adds moisturizing qualities to the soap. Beeswax will make the soap a little hardier and help it to last longer, and the oatmeal not only nourishes the skin but can also serve as somewhat of an exfoliating agent. The scented oils and food coloring give a "flavor" to the soap... use the orange oil with the orange coloring to make orange soap, and the lavender with the purple coloring to make lavender soap. (Just make sure that you don't go overboard with the scent or the coloring... you don't want an overpowering scent, and you definitely don't want the soap to color your skin!)


After you've mixed the soap, pour it into molds and let it dry. Soap made in this manner will usually dry overnight, but in certain humidities it may take a bit longer. Once dry, remove your soap from the molds and use a knife to smooth any rough edges. To store the soap, it's recommended that you use plastic wrap or keep it in an airtight container, since it's possible that soap left out in the open air can pick up moisture from the air around it.

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Answer 4

This site will give you information on how to use the microwave to make your soap.
http://www.onestopcandle.com/soap/basicmicrow.php

Answer 5

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