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See how to make soap at home with these layered soap recipes. Soap making is fun and easy with these beach inspired DIY soap bars in pretty blue layers.
Layering your soap can make for a pretty design, and is also a good way to achieve a nice-looking soap when if you are using a fragrance oil that moves quickly, because each layer requires a separate trace. Step-By-Step: 1) Before beginning your batch of soap, weigh your empty soap pot. Write it down on a piece of paper for later. 2) Line your mould and prepare your oils, lye and water as per normal. 3) After mixing your oils and lye water together thoroughly, but BEFORE bringing to trace, weigh your entire soap pot with the raw soap inside. Subtract the weight of your pot from the amount, then divide what's left (what will be your raw soap mixture) by however many layers you would like to make (eg, if doing 3 layers, divide the soap mixture by 3). 4) Pour off the amount of raw soap needed for one layer into a separate pot. 5) Bring the mixture to a light trace, colour and scent as desired. 6) Pour into your mould. Bang the mould on the bench to help spread the soap evenly and to ensure there are no air bubbles. At this point, if you want 'messy' layers, texture the top of the layer. You can also sprinkle some clays or cocoa powder in between at this point to achieve defined 'lines' between the layers. 7) Cover your mould while you trace/scent/colour the next layer so that the mixture in the mould becomes firmer - this will help when you come to pour the next layer. 8) Repeat steps 4-6 for each layer of soap (hint: you may need to quickly wash your stick blender between layers so you don't blend the colours!). If the previous poured layer is still quite soft, gently spoon the next layer over the top so as not to disturb the one underneath. 9) When you're finished pouring all layers, you're done! Insulate for 12-24 hours before cutting into your creation. Handy Hints: *If you are using an FO that moves VERY quickly, keep your temps low and don't discount your water for best results. *For layers with impact, choose contrasting colours, or use dark-to-light colours to achieve a gradient effect.
This is one of our favorite recipes from Bramble Berry CEO and Founder Anne-Marie's new book, Milk Soaps.
This adzuki bean soap recipe highlights adzuki beans by combining clear and opaque melt and pour soap bases and a layering technique.
Fast Layering Technique easy and simple making 5 layers soap without long waiting time! . this technique is inclusive in our 5Days Master Course & 3days CP class
In this blog post I'm going to share with you how I make my layered Rainbow soap and give you some tips on how to get perfectly straight layers! It is Pride month and this is a soap that we make every year!
Here are a couple of my soaps that were made using indigo, alkanet root, paprika, turmeric and annatto seeds...all infused in organic olive oil...
This gorgeous layered soap has a gradient from white to dark blue, mirroring the color of the ocean as you dive below the surface. Each layer is separated with the sparkle of copper mica. **Smells deep and rich with notes of oakmoss, tobacco, ozone, and leather** All soap bars are individually hand cut and average ~3.8-4.5oz. Ingredients: Goats Milk & Aloe Soap (Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Safflower Oil, Glycerin, Goat's Milk, Aloe Vera Gel, Aqua, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitan Oleate, Oat Protein, Titanium Dioxide), Blue Indigo powder, Mica, and a Custom Fragrance Oil Blend. No SLS, no added detergents
This week’s soap is inspired by the yellow and orange colours of the sunrise and I wanted to create something to use in the morning shower that would remind me of those sunny mornings.
Die raffinierten schrägen Streifen machen diese handgemachte Seife interessant. Es ist einfache Schichtarbeit mit großer Wirkung.
The Top Top Blue, Aqua and Turquoise DIY Crafts out there! Be ready to be inspired with all this creativity in a calm soothing color!
This DIY pine soap is intensely aromatic and cleanses with a creamy lather. The soap has a fresh forest scent and is lovely Christmas gift.
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