Melt and Pour Soap Making - Home Made Soap the Easy Way

Step 3: Nuke it!

Depending on the volume of soap, microwave it for 30-50 seconds before stirring well. Continue to microwave in 10 - 20 second blasts, stirring in between until the soap base is mostly melted. If you have just one or two small lumps left, stir until they melt rather than microwaving more. This stuff can get too hot and go funny, so be a bit careful here. You are aiming for just melted rather than very hot.

Add colouring and scent and stir it in. The amount of colouring will depend on the depth of colour you are trying to achieve - if using clear soap in a white container the colour will seem deeper than it actually is. You will learn what works for you!

Be careful with strong essential oils like peppermint or tea tree, if you use too much they will sting when used on *ehem* sensitive areas. Start with a couple of drops and add more if needed. The soap will have a slightly stronger scent when it is used than when it is molten. Always add your colour first so the soap has a chance to cool slightly before adding essential oils - if the soap is too hot you will simply evaporate them. This also goes for re-melting soap to which you have already added scent, you might need to add a little more.

Comments

[hajamaro]

hi i'd like to ask a question i tried to melt the glycerine soap in the microwave but it didnt turn into liquid.....i dont know why... i used a glycerine bar of soap which i bought from the supermarket......is this the right type or not?!!!! thanks a lot in advance for ur answer

[moutngrrl]

Hi there! A bar of glycerin soap from the grocery store is not quite the right type. You should go to your local craft store and find the candle- and soap-making aisle. They will have what you need. Good luck! :)