https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/easy-diy-soap-making • Posted by Enid G.
I've been wanting to make my own hand soaps for years but it's always been pretty intimidating to make from scratch. Luckily, you can now find soap bases in creamy or clear, and add your own ingredients. I used tea for a little hint of fragrance but also for exfoliation. I would strongly suggest using a fragrance oil such as, lemon, strawberry, or I used Melon to make it extra "bath and body works" like! I invaded my baking cabinets and experimented with a little almond oil!
I've been wanting to make my own hand soaps for years but it's always been pretty intimidating to make from scratch. Luckily, you can now find soap bases in creamy or clear, and add your own ingredients. I used tea for a little hint of fragrance but also for exfoliation. I would strongly suggest using a fragrance oil such as, lemon, strawberry, or I used Melon to make it extra "bath and body works" like! I invaded my baking cabinets and experimented with a little almond oil!
Gather your supplies
Cut a piece of soap base to fill your mold
Place soap base in microwavable mixing bowl and add about half a bag of tea to the mix
Add soap coloring depending on the desired color. I used half the bottle to turn one soap red, while I used only a few drops to make a pinkish blend. *Microwave time is based on the base you buy. So please read those instructions. In my case, I microwaved the base for 30 seconds, mixed it up, then gave it an extra 10 seconds.
Fill mold carefully! The soap is very hot and will burn if it lands on your skin.
If you want a layered effect wait until one layer is almost dry before pouring the next layer. About 15 - 20 min.
After about 30 - 40 min use your thumbs to push the soap out of the mold, place on pretty soap dish and enjoy!
Handmade soaps make great gifts! I cut left over soap into triangles and added to a pink soap bade to make this pink. I hope you this encouraged you to give soap making a try :-)