MP Soap: Geometric Loaf

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Different color combinations give a totally different look to this soap!

Note: If you are making this soap for the purposes of sale, you should wear a hair net, gloves and protective clothing as outlined in the FDA's Good Manufacturing Practice Guidelines.

Ingredients

• 3 Pound(s) Crafter's Choice Ultra White Soap Base
• 1/4 Ounce(s) Crafter's Choice Liquid Lake - Blue 1

• 1/4 Ounce(s) Crafter's Choice Liquid Lake - Yellow 5
• 1/4 Ounce(s) Crafter's Choice Liquid Lake - Yellow 6
• 1 Ounce(s) Crafter's Choice Mica Powder - Crimson
• 2.75 Ounce(s) Crafter's Choice Freesia Fragrance Oil

Equipment

• Mold: Guest Loaf Silicone

• Mold: Rectangle Silicone Loaf
• Double Boiler
• Droppers - Plastic
• Gloves
• Ladle
• Measuring Cup - Small Plastic, 1 oz
• Plate - Disposable Paper
• Rubbing Alcohol with Fine Mist Sprayer
• Scale - Digital
• Soap Slicer/Cutter
• Spoon
• Stove Top
• Thermometer - Digital

Directions

Using a soap slicer, cut white soap into 1-2 inch pieces. The soap slicer is dull and perfect for this project.

Do not use a knife as it is very sharp and the soap is slippery. The knife could slip causing injury.

On the stove top, melt 12 ounces of white soap in a double boiler (the double-boiler prevents burning).

Once soap is completely melted, add 12 ml of fragrance oil.

Color the melted soap with Crimson Mica Powder until it is a light pink color is achieved. Set aside.

Place the Silicone Rectangle Loaf Mold on cookie sheet. Prop it at an angle. You can use craft putty as a prop or you can use another silicone mold turned upside down. For our project we used the smaller Silicone Guest Loaf Mold for the prop.

Pour the soap into the angled mold.

Lightly mist the top of the melted soap with rubbing alcohol. This will cause any bubble to pop and give your soap a shiny surface.

Allow soap to return to room temp and turn the mold so that it is propped up at the opposite angle.

Melt 12 ounces of white soap. Add 12 ml of fragrance. Add Liquid Lake Yellow 6. Mix well. Note: this color looks orange not yellow.

When the liquid soap reaches 125º F, apply a fine mist spray of rubbing alcohol to the soap in the mold and carefully pour the liquid soap into the mold. Note: When you spray, be generous as this is what will allow the layers to adhere to each other and not fall apart when the soap loaf is sliced.

After the soap in the mold has returned to room temp, remove the prop and lay the mold flat on the cookie sheet.

Melt 12 ounces of white soap. Add 12 ml of fragrance. Mix well.

When the liquid soap reaches 125º F, apply a fine mist spray of rubbing alcohol to the soap in the mold. When you spray, be generous as this is what will allow the layers to adhere to each other and not fall apart when the soap loaf is sliced.

Melt 8 ounces of white soap. Add 8 ml of fragrance. Add equal amounts of Liquid Lake Yellow 5 and Blue 1 color (this will make green soap). Mix well.

When the liquid soap reaches 125º F, apply a fine mist spray of rubbing alcohol to the soap in the mold and carefully pour the soap into the mold. Note: When you spray, be generous as this is what will allow the layers to adhere to each other and not fall apart when the soap loaf is sliced.

Mist the top of the loaf with alcohol to remove any bubbles on the surface.

Allow the soap to completely cool for 4-6 hours. Remove the soap from the mold.

Cut your loaf into slices and wrap immediately. Feel free to cut into unusual shapes such as chunks and triangles.

The soap is ready to use after unmolding. If you plan to sell your soap, wrap it immediately.

Options are plastic wrap, shrink wrap or cello bags. Proper packaging keeps the fragrance strong. Don't forget to label the soap to complete the package. Label according to FDA cosmetic label guidelines.

Wholesale Supplies Plus is not responsible for the products you create from our supplies. You alone are responsible for product and recipe testing to ensure compatibility and safety.

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