It is now pretty common for people to make their own soap. From time to time you will find that soap making is a much better alternative to buying expensive high street brands and on top of this you can choose exactly what colours and fragrances you use rather than being stuck with the fashion. Of course there is always that chance that you produce something amazing and maybe just maybe you manage to get it into a shop yourself.
There are several method that can be used to make soap however we are going to look at the melt and pour soup base option and the ten steps to success.
1. Find a really good melt and pour soap base.
2. Prepare your workspace and make sure everything is clean.
3. Cut the soap into even chunks and place at the bottom of your container.
4. Melt the soap base in a microwave safe bowl.
5. Add your fragrance oils.
6. Now it is time to add the colourings to your soap.
7. Stir the soap gently and make sure that you don't create any bubbles int he mix.
8. Pour your soap into the mod.
9. Let the soap set and then remove it from the mold.
10. Soap purchased int he form will already be cured so you don't need to do this.
Of course the above are only very basic steps but it does show how easy it is to do. When you first make soap it can be messy and the outcome is not always great. It is important that you make sure you have a really good soap base. Soap bases and ingredients in general come in many variations and some are not as good as others. Make sure you find a really good online retailer and make sure you use one that has been in business for some time.
If you want some inspiration for creating soaps then get your children or friends involved. It is fun to do and when you have finished you have a great gift for a family member on their birthday, alternatively go for some self indulgence and keep the soap for yourself.
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Soap Store will provide you with all your soap supplies so make sure you head over their to get all your melt and pour soap stuff!
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