How to Make Glycerin Soap

This translucent soap makes a great gift.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Food Coloring
• Fragrant Essential Oils
• Rubbing Alcohol
• Rubbing Alcohol
• Candy Thermometer
• Double Boilers
• Stirring Spoons

1. Melt 1 pound of glycerin soap base in a double boiler. The temperature should be about 155 degrees F.

2. Remove from heat and stir in cosmetic-grade coloring. Add 1 tablespoon of essential oil if desired.

3. Mix well.

4. Pour into a soap, candle or candy mold. Spray the mold lightly with rubbing alcohol to help prevent bubbles.

5. Let any bubbles in the soap base rise to the top.

6. Spray the soap tops with rubbing alcohol to make the bubbles disappear.

7. Let the soap set up for ½ hour, then put the soap molds in the freezer for 30 minutes.

8. Remove from the freezer and allow the molds to sit for 10 minutes. The soap should pop right out.

Tips & Warnings

• Make a soap-on-a-rope by inserting an 8-inch loop of braided wicking while the soap is still hot.
• Keep track of exact measurements if you plan to reproduce your soap.
• Some fragrances may naturally color the soap base.
• Some glycerin soap base can be melted in the microwave. Read package labels carefully.

[tylamac]

on 7/15/2008 It is much better to let the soap sit in the mold until it is thoroughly cool before trying to remove it. This may take an hour or more. Putting the molds in the fridge or freezer can cause the glycerin to form oily bubbles on the surface,ruining the looks of your bar of soap. This is referred to as sweating among soapers.

on 11/22/2005 Before pouring soap into molds, spray the mold with rubbing alcohol. (Put a spray attachment on the bottle.) It will prevent surface bubbles from forming on your soap and will make it look more professional!