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   These soaps  are easy to pour, but do require some attention to detail.

If you prefer a natural soap without added color, simply do not add the colorant.  If you would like a natural scent use Essential oil instead of fragrance oil or leave the soap unscented.

When using melt and pour bases, the most important consideration is choosing the best base to begin with. After a couple years of research, I found that SFIC base was the best one around, is very natural and is very competitive in price also.  This is why I offer it and no other base on my web site at www.candlesbathandpotpourri.com 

Supplies needed:  soap base, large knife or soap cutter, microwave safe bowl or cup, rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle is very nice to have on hand, optional soap safe colorant, optional soap safe fragrance oil or essential oil, soap mold or something that can hold up to the heat of the soap. Any plastic container that is the size and shape you would like for your soap to be will work. It does not have to be a fancy shape. Cosmetic glitter is also a nice option.

After the base is chosen, chop it into about one inch cubes and place in a microwave safe cup or bowl. A glass measuring cup works great.  Place it in the microwave and heat at short intervals until melted. Do not allow the soap to boil!  Once the soap is melted take it out and stir it to dissolve any lumps that may remain.  Gently stir in colorant until the desired color is achieved.  A little goes a very long way, so just add a drop or two at a time. Also gently stir in about a teaspoon of fragrance or essential oil per cup of soap. The amount of fragrance oil used can be less or a little more depending on how strong you want the scent of your soap to be.

Now you are ready to pour your soap into the molds.  Pour slowly into the mold until the mold is full.  If there are a few bubbles on the top of the newly poured soap, spray a little alcohol on the surface to cause the bubbles to disappear.

Let the soap in the mold sit until it is almost firm. If you are anxious to see your finished soap you can place it in a refrigerator until it is completely cool.  This will speed up the firming process, but is not necessary,  you can just leave the mold sitting on the work surface until it is completely cool.  Make sure the soap is cool all the way through and is very firm. If it is not completely set, it will be hard to get out of most molds. You do not want to force the soap piece out of the mold or it could turn out with a weird shape.  Slowly peel the side of the mold away from the soap while pushing on the back at the same time.  Meet, your new soap!  You can sprinkle a little bit of cosmetic glitter over the top of the soap to add a little sparkle.  This soap may be used right away, but if you plan to store it or ship it, you will need to wrap it tightly in a good quality plastic wrap.  Now, just enjoy the scent and feel of your very own special creation.

  This is the blog of Shenanigan Candles, Bath and Potpourri. Here you will find postings and articles about our products and instructions about how to make your own.  I also welcome comments and suggestions about ways others have used our products. Please enjoy our posts and check back often for more.