jluper7297 Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Okay, let me prelude by saying that I have NEVER made soap before. And I know nothing about it so if this is the world's dumbest question, I appologize.I am making cheerleader survival kits for my duaghter's cheer team going to Nationals. It's a bag filled with random stuff representing different things to 'help' them get through competition day. One of the items is a mini soap to help them deliver a clean routine. I have a candy/soap mold that is a little bar that says Cheerleading on it that I used to make chocolate bars for State Competition once. Is it possible to make a quick, easy peasy soap? Like is there a kit or something? If not I will just buy regular soaps, but I thought it would be cute to use the mold.Oh yea, we are leaving for Vegas for the competition in 5 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SliverOfWax Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Sure. Lots of suppliers sell melt & pour. It's exactly what it sounds like. You melt it (microwave is fine), you pour it. Once it's set up, which takes about the same length of time as it does for a candle, pop it out of the mold and wrap it in food grade plastic wrap or paper, or whatever you wish. When I was making melt & pour soap, I used SFIC Shea Butter, but there are a lot of different ones you can get. Here's an example of some (not to be construed as a recommendation but there are a lot of examples here, which is why I chose this supplier):http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/StoreGroup.aspx?CatalogID=1&GroupID=1&GroupName=++Bases+-+Melt+%26+Pour+Soap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jluper7297 Posted July 22, 2011 Author Share Posted July 22, 2011 so I just melt it? It says it's a base, do I add anything??I'm sorry, but I really have not even read up on this yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SliverOfWax Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 No, you don't have to add anything. There are things you can add if you wish, such as fragrance. I added a little glob of melt & pour shaving soap for extra lather. Really, the things you can add are endless. Seeds, stems, oils, let your imagination go wild. But it's fine with nothing added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SliverOfWax Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Actually, there is a melt & pour soap category here. That's where you need to be reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jluper7297 Posted July 22, 2011 Author Share Posted July 22, 2011 Oh cool! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demmmie Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Hey... when you are done making the sap, please share that experience with us too. Also make us clear about the thing what were the phases that you went through during this time... I would want to see these pictures too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jluper7297 Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 Umm, yea. I didn't make it. I just went to the dollar store and bought bars of soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedar_lea Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 look up Brambleberry's Soap Queen program. She has some really good melt and pour instruction videos and some that cover all of the basics so you don't feel a little lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demmmie Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Hey... when you are done making the sap, please share that experience with us too. Also make us clear about the thing what were the phases that you went through during this time... I would want to see these pictures too.Seattle Homes for Sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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