Soap Making

These are Soap Samples that were made by my instructor, Tanya Quinn, at my soap making class. You can really create anything! It was fun to see how all the different soaps each person came up with.

First, we learned that there were three types of soap bases that we would use: Glycerin, (w/ titanium dioxide), Goat's Milk, and Shea Butter. I used the Goat Milk base. Here are the supplies for soap making: the soap base, pastry cutter, food coloring essential oils, herbs and spices, and soap molds.




Second, we cut up the base into 1 inch chunks so that they would melt. You can put these chunks in smaller batches in the microwave. Start at 45 second intervals until the chunks are melted. Put Saran wrap over the bowl to keep excess moisture from evaporating.




Third, add food coloring, 1 drop at a time. Then add spices and herbs to the melted soap once it has cooled slightly. I added rose petals lavender and green tea leaves. My teacher purchased this blue container at the 99 cent store. Ice cube trays that have a rubber mold can also be used as soap molds.


To buy all soap making supplies and for recipes, click here: soapmakerssupplies.com

To take a Soap Making class, go to Tanya Quinn's website: communeloveprosper.com
and click on "calendar" to see her schedule!