Soap Making Instructional ~ Tutorial:
Pouring Soap in Layers (Part 2 of 3)
This is part 2 of a 3 part series on pouring layered soap. In this lesson, we will slice the layered loaf made in Part 1. Shaped cutters are used. These shaped will later be embeded and layered into a heart shaped mold.
Here's what you need:
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Mold Market small heart mold
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Clear soap base
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Pearl Pink liquid gel soap color
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Soap fragrance (optional). If desired, you can fragrance the heart shaped soaps.
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Microwave/ glass measuring cup
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Pipette for dispensing fragrance
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Rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle. This helps to remove air bubbles on soap surface.
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Circle and daisy shaped cutters
GETTING STARTED
Step One
Slice the layered loaf made in Part 1 into lengthwise sections. Our slices were approximately 3/" thick.
Step Two
Using shaped cutters (we used a circle and a daisy shape) punch out several shapes. Not all of your shapes need to be full pieces.
Step Three
For the next step, you will need the heart mold, measuring cup, knife, clear soap base, color and fragrance. Keep the bottle of rubbing alcohol handy.
Step Four
Cube approximately 10 ounces of clear soap. Place in glass measuring cup and melt in microwave in short bursts. Do not overheat.
Add the pearl pink soap color and desired fragrance. We used 1 1/2 teaspoons of fragrance for the 8 ounces. Spray the colored soap with rubbing alcohol before pouring. This will help remove any air bubbles that were created while stirring in the color and fragrance.
Step Five
Pour colored soap into mold cavities.
Spritz with rubbing alcohol to remove surface air bubbles.
Step Six
Allow soap to set upcompletely before removing from mold. Using a sharp chef's knife, slice the heart soaps lengthwise into 3 to 4 sections.
Step Seven
You're now ready to assemble the soaps. Move onto the next tutorial called Pouring Soap in Layers- Part 3.
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