Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Making Soap As A Hobby

By Gerard H Darrington


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 where you are going to work and make sure it is clean.

3. Cut the soap into even chunks and choose suitable containers.

4. Melt the soap base either in a glass bowl on hot water or in the microwave.

5. Add your fragrance oils.

6. Add your colour to the soap base.

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. Release the soap from the mold.

10. You do not need to cure the soap this will have already been done.

These are the basic steps but of course there is much more to it than just these simple steps. It is hard to make soap the first few times and the outcomes may not be that amazing however practice makes perfect and a great bar of soap is very satisfying.

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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