Soap making problem

I don't have a double boiler or a microwave, so how can I melt glycerin to make my own soaps? Any ideas?

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4 replies since 25th August 2011 • Last reply 25th August 2011

Reply #1:

Same way you do chocolate - in a bowl over, but not touching simmering water Happy

Stir it and watch it go all gooey & lovely <3

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Reply #2:

There are bags for melting wax on the stove (that don't get ruined by the heat)so maybe there are some for soap as well. I've tried making soap before and had a problem with it lathering. You should ask monika she helped me.

http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/users/19763

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Reply #3:

As long as you have a stove, you can make an improvised double boiler with a pot and a steel bowl that is big enough to stay put over the pot. But for melt and pour soaps, I would recommend investing in a microwave to make the process of melting quick and easy.

I assume you've got a glycerin soap base and not just raw glycerin. All it takes to make a good glycerin soap is the right additives. If you want a plain glycerin soap, add a bit of water to the melted soap base so it will lather better. If you're making a lot of bars, wrap them as soon as they have cooled enough to be popped out of your molds (also, never pour soap into molds if it is hotter than 140 degrees... it will ruin the shape of a plastic mold) and store them in a cool place that's between 65 and 75 degrees. If you store bars of glycerin soap in a humid, hot area, the soaps will eventually cloud and become very hard and they won't lather properly.

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Reply #4:

Thank you for the insights everyone!

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