Recipe of the Month
Every month, I offer a recipe to you that I have either developed or found in my research. All of these recipes use melt and pour soap, but can be used in cold or hot process soaps. If you make small batches of the soaps, it will probably never smell or look quite the same way twice. Don't worry. Use your best judgment when using these recipes.
January Recipe
Strawberries & Champagne Soap
This is a favorite scent that I like to use for weddings and romantic occasions.
Ingredients:
Opaque M&P base
Strawberries & Champagne fragrance
Pink and gold sparkle coloring
Directions:
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In a bowl, melt opaque base. Add pink and gold color and fragrance.
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When soap is completely melted and color and fragrance have been mixed, pour soap into desired molds.
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Let it set. Place in freezer for approximately 5-10 minutes to make it easier for the soap to come out of the mold.
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Take out of freezer and let the soap come down to room temperature.
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Once it has hardened, it is ready to come out of the mold. Set on drying racks for approximately 2 hours.
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Do not leave the soap out for more than 24 hours. Glycerin will lose about 10-15% of its moisture if you do not wrap it up.
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After drying, wrap the soap in either saran wrap or shrink wrap. Your soap is ready to use immediately. No need for curing time.
