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When I first began making what I referred to as Soap-Pops back in 2000, there weren't any molds available that came in that shape. Now it's easy to find inexpensive plastic holds shaped just like ice cream bars and Popsicles. For this three-cavity mold you'll get a double Soapsicle, a flat Soapsicle and a grooved Soapsicle.
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The Joy of Melt and Pour Soap Crafting by Lisa Maliga
"The Joy of Melt & Pour Soap Crafting" is written by someone who learned how to work with crafting glycerin melt & pour soap the hard way -- with only a single page of instructions to follow! From 2004-2009 the author ran an online business, Everything Shea Aromatic Creations, selling 85+ varieties of soap. If you've always wanted to make your own soap, here's an opportunity to learn just how easy it really is! Here's what you will learn: • WHY you should make your own soap • How to make handcrafted soap in less than 1 hour! • Secrets of melt & pour soap crafting • Step-by-step instructions • Fragrance & essential oils information • List of reputable soap suppliers • Creative labeling & packaging ideas and photos • Easy-to-make c...
© 2013 Lisa Maliga · Reproduced with permission.Instructions
You Will Need
- 8 ounce Soap Base
- Orange Colorant
- 10 drops orange fragrance Fragrance Oil
- Popsicle type soap Mold [3 cavities]
- 5 Popsicle Sticks [4 1/2" x 3/8" x 1/12"]
- Project Cost
- Cheap
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White soap base
Slice up soap base into small cubes and melt. Just before it's fully melted add colorant/additives. Stir well. Add fragrance. Pour into holds. Spritz away any bubbles with rubbing alcohol. Allow soap to harden in fridge, freezer, or remain at room temperature. Remove from holds. Make sure soap is at room temperature before wrapping. Wrap in cling wrap and label.
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2
Chocolate Soapsicles
Ingredients:
8 ounces clear soap base
Cocoa powder OR brown mica
10 drops chocolate fragrance oil]Mold:
Popsicle type soap molds [3 cavities]
5 craft sticks [4 1/2" x 3/8" x 1/12"]Instructions:
Slice up soap base into small cubes and melt. Just before it's fully melted add colorant/additives. Stir well. Add fragrance. Pour into holds. Spritz away any bubbles with rubbing alcohol. Allow soap to harden in fridge, freezer, or remain at room temperature. Remove from holds. Make sure soap is at room temperature before wrapping. Wrap in cling wrap and label.
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3
Strawberry Soapsicles
Ingredients:
8 ounces clear soap base
Magenta mica
10 drops strawberry fragrance oilMold:
Popsicle type soap molds [3 cavities]
5 craft sticks [4 1/2" x 3/8" x 1/12"]Instructions:
Slice up soap base into small cubes and melt. Just before it's fully melted add colorant/additives. Stir well. Add fragrance. Pour into holds. Spritz away any bubbles with rubbing alcohol. Allow soap to harden in fridge, freezer, or remain at room temperature. Remove from holds. Make sure soap is at room temperature before wrapping. Wrap in cling wrap and label.
*These particular molds come with room for inserting craft sticks. They can also be made in 3-D, meaning you'll need to buy two of the holds and then clip the holds together during the hardening process.
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