431 242 Crafts & Hobbies General Crafts & Hobbies Candlemaking & Soapmaking true Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:37:01 -0800 /system/videos/4/31/04/431.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, customize, make, custom, soap, melt, pour, colors, seeds, fruit, create, dye, colorant, scent, scented, oil, exfoliant How To Customize Melt and Pour Soap http://www.howcast.com/videos/431-How-To-Customize-Melt-and-Pour-Soap http://www.howcast.com/videos/431-How-To-Customize-Melt-and-Pour-Soap/edit approved 184 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=431"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=431" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 7 Chez_Kimberly http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/431/Crafts.How_to_Customize_Melt_and_Pour_Soap_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 2279 false false false 10509 0 39 Warning Some people’s skin is sensitive to certain dyes, oils, or exfoliates—research your choices first before using them.

]]> 10510 1 47 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/431/47.jpg Cut base into cubes Cut your base into 1-inch cubes to allow for easier melting. You can approximate the amount to melt by seeing how many chunks fit into each mold. In general, a pound of soap base will make about 3 medium-sized bars of soap, or numerous smaller ones.

]]> 10511 2 65 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/431/65.jpg Heat soap Place your soap base into the glass bowl or measuring cup, cover the top with plastic wrap, and heat it in the microwave on high for 30 seconds. If the base isn’t completely melted, remove it, stir it with a whisk, and re-heat it at 10-second intervals, stirring in between, until it is. Don’t forget to replace the plastic wrap each time.

]]> 10512 3 89 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/431/89.jpg Gently stir Remove the melted base from the microwave and gently stir it with the whisk.

]]> 10513 4 95 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/431/95.jpg Stir in dye To add color, stir the soap dye or colorant of your choice into the melted soap base.

]]> 10514 5 102 Tip Synthetic soap dyes create the brightest colors, but natural ingredients—like curry or cocoa powder, pureed pumpkin, spinach, carrots, or beets—offer subtler shades.

]]> 10515 6 113 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/431/113.jpg Add scent To add scent, stir a few drops of scented oil into the melted soap base. Popular scent choices include everything from almond or vanilla, to green tea or watermelon.

]]> 10516 7 126 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/431/126.jpg Add texture To add texture, stir in an exfoliating ingredient. Popular choices include dried strawberry seeds, thick coffee grinds, or oatmeal.

]]> 10517 8 136 Tip Heavier exfoliants may sink to the bottom of your mix. To avoid this, let your soap base cool a little before stirring them in.

]]> 10518 9 144 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/431/144.jpg Pour into molds Pour your soap base into the soap molds.

]]> 10519 10 149 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/431/149.jpg Spray alcohol Spray the top of each mold with rubbing alcohol to get rid of any excess bubbles.

]]> 10520 11 156 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/431/156.jpg Let molds sit Let the molds sit for several hours at room temperature—or in the refrigerator for about one hour.

]]> 10521 12 164 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/431/164.jpg Remove & enjoy Remove the soap from the molds, and enjoy.

]]> 10522 13 169 Fact The human body creates about 1.5 million dead skin cells per hour—so exfoliating soap can help slough off old skin to reveal the newer, softer you underneath.

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