61 242 Crafts & Hobbies General Crafts & Hobbies Candlemaking & Soapmaking true Mon, 19 May 2008 23:00:38 -0700 /system/videos/5/61/61.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, make, soap, melt, pour, create, object, small, fun, inside, middle, kids, prize, trinket How To Make Trinket Melt and Pour Soap http://www.howcast.com/videos/61-How-To-Make-Trinket-Melt-and-Pour-Soap http://www.howcast.com/videos/61-How-To-Make-Trinket-Melt-and-Pour-Soap/edit approved 168 640 480 <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=61"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=61" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 22 Chez_Kimberly http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/61/Crafts.How_to_Make_Trinket_Melt_and_Pour_Soap_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 5579 false false false 266 0 39 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/61/39.jpg Check if trinket fits Before starting, make sure the trinket you picked out fits inside the mold.

]]> 267 1 46 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/61/46.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 the mold.

]]> 268 2 55 Tip Use a clear glycerin base if you want your object to be visible inside the soap, and a milky, opaque base if you want it to be a hidden surprise.

]]> 269 3 64 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/61/64.jpg Heat soap base Place your soap base into the glass bowl or measuring cup, cover the top with plastic wrap, and heat in the microwave on high for 30 seconds. If the base isn’t completely melted after 30 seconds, remove it, stir it with a whisk, and re-heat at 10-second intervals, stirring in between, until it is. Don’t forget to replace the plastic wrap each time.

]]> 270 4 87 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/61/87.jpg Gently stir Remove the base from the microwave and gently stir with the whisk, to avoid creating air bubbles.

]]> 271 5 95 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/61/95.jpg Pour thin layer Pour a thin layer of melted soap base into the mold.

]]> 272 6 100 Tip Avoid using a loaf-shaped soap mold—you’ll have to slice up the finished soap, and may end up cutting through the objects inside.

]]> 273 7 109 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/61/109.jpg Spray with alcohol Spray the top of the mold with rubbing alcohol to get rid of any excess bubbles and let it cool a minute or two, until a thin skin forms.

]]> 274 8 119 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/61/119.jpg Place object Place the object of your choice on top of this layer, then top off the mold with more melted soap base.

]]> 275 9 127 Tip You may want to use a toothpick or chopstick to push the objects down or reposition them to your liking.

]]> 276 10 134 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/61/134.jpg Spray alcohol again Spray the top of the mold again with rubbing alcohol.

]]> 277 11 139 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/61/139.jpg Let mold sit Let the mold sit for several hours at room temperature—or in the refrigerator for about an hour.

]]> 278 12 147 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/61/147.jpg Pop out soap When the soap is fully hardened, pop it out and let the scrubbing begin.

]]> 279 13 154 Fact Soap was taxed as a luxury item in many parts of Europe well into the 19th century —when the tax was finally removed, average folks were finally able to lather up.

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