Three Dimensional Soap

According to Kelly Ewing, author of Making Candles and Soaps for Dummies, a three-dimensional soap is actually soap that has as a shape, such as a form as a duck. The easiest way to create a 3-D soap is using a two-piece mold. What is a two-piece mold? It is a mold that comes in two pieces which is held together by plastic clamps. The mold has a hold at the top or bottom so that you can pour your melted soap into it. These molds can be tricky, which is one reason why making this type of soap is abit more advanced.

The author recommends these steps to create a 3-D bar of soap:

1. Prepare your mold by sliding the clamp into place to hold the mold together and then place the pour spout side upside on top. If the mold you are using has alot of intricate details, the author suggests spraying the mold with vegetable oil or a releasing agent so that the soap will come out easier.

2. Melt your soap base.

3. Add your color and then your scent; stir well.

4. Pour your soap into your mold through the hold provided.

5. Remove your soap from the mold after it solidifies.

6. If any excess edges exists, gently slice it away. Some potato peelers work well for this, if they don't take too big a bit when used.

7. If necessary, smooth out any rough edges remaining by using a damp finger or cloth.

8. If you're not going to use your soap right away, wrap it in plastic to store.

Tip: If you want to purchase these kinds of molds, then check out ebay. There are plenty of these types of molds and other soap making supplies being auctioned off all the time.