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Easy Homemade Soaps using Melt and Pour As a startup in soap making, beginners usually try the Melt and Pour process first. Working with this process is in a way cutting corners. The name itself will tell you the steps involved. A pre-made soap based is melted and poured in soap molds. It is by far the easiest and safest way to make soap although one can't customize or play with soap texture. The soap base is bought easily and will dictate what kind of product the outcome will be. Since lye isn't used, it is relatively harmless for kids to try it. To get started, one can buy the blocks of clear soap base in a craft or specialty store. Cut it into blocks or grate it as it is easier to melt. It is then melted in a double boiler, crock pot or microwave oven. It should be covered in microwavable plastic wrap in order to not let moisture evaporate unnecessarily and should not reach boiling point or overheated. It should melt slowly and consistently and is best to stir it once in a while so no lumps remain in the melted base. You can now put the base in the molds and let it air dry. So as not to destroy the shape when trying to remove it, place it in the refrigerator first for about 30 minutes. It will hopefully slide easily off the mold. Although making soap using this process is relatively easy, here are still a few tips to make the batch as high-quality as possible: * Always cool the soap base before pouring in the mold. This will create a smoother texture. | |
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