Basic Glycerin Soap - A Handmade Glycerin Soap Recipe.
This handmade glycerin soap is simple to make with only a few
ingredients. You can also decorate this handmade glycerin soap for an
interesting look using just about anything. Try adding a slice of loofah, ground
herbs, etc. for an interesting look and texture. Play around
with this basic handmade glycerin soap recipe and have fun.
4 oz. bar of unscented, clear glycerin soap
20 drops fragrance oil
1-3 drops food color
To Make This Handmade Glycerin Soap: Melt glycerin soap in a double boiler.
Make sure you don't let the glycerin become too hot. Add fragrance oil and
color of your choice and pour into molds. If adding other ingredients to this handmade glycerin
soap recipe, allow the glycerin to cool slightly to achieve a better suspension.
Glycerin is a gentle skin moisturizer soap that is available in clear and
opaque. Glycerin can be found at health food stores, some drug stores, craft
stores or major department stores. Glycerin makes soap making less intimidating
because glycerin soap recipes don't require lye and fats. The key to making great
glycerin soaps is to keep the heat as low as possible. High heating temperatures
heat will produce a mushy or beaded appearance. To keep the glycerin from
attracting moisture from the air, tightly wrap the glycerin soaps in plastic
after making.
This recipe also makes a perfect gift due to it's unlimited potential. Your friends and family will
appreciate the gift of a relaxing and unique bath and body product. That
this gift came from the heart and your hands makes them even more special.
Packaging and presentation play a predominant role in the gift-giving of
your handmade soaps, salts and lotions. Below are several packaging ideas,
but don’t let this brief list limit your creativity!
Paper is a popular packaging medium
because of the variety of papers available. You can use brown Kraft paper,
marbled paper, gift wrap, wallpaper, any kind of paper you want. Your
creativity is the limit! You can use your computer to add designs and logos
to plain paper or you can paint or draw on the paper for an added personal
touch. You can wrap individual bars like a gift and either leave plain or
add extra embellishment by tie with ribbons, cording, raffia or lace.
Cellophane and polypropylene are clear
plastics that can be used as packaging for odd-shaped soaps and scented
soaps. Jute weave washcloths or tulle also make wonderful soap wraps. Fabric
can be wrapped around soap like a gift and tied with a ribbon. Different
fabrics will provide different effects. Corduroy and velour provide a rich,
plush look while silk gives an elegant look. Calico and burlap throw a truly
"rustic" look. The fabric you use depends largely on the soap you made.
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