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There are limitless techniques that can take handmade soap beyond
the simple bar. In this section we will explore adding existing soap
pieces to a new batch. This involves adding pieces of multi coloured
soap to a batch of white soap. Many different patterns can be
revealed when the soap is finished and cut.
You should have a good understanding of
basic soap making before trying these techniques. For more information and
step by step soap instructions, click
here.
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Confetti
Soap
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are some of the tools we will be using. In addition to the oils and lye
to make your soap, either from scratch or with one of our kits, you will
need a mould (square
or loaf shaped), a small amount of oil or shortening, freezer paper
or waxed paper to line the mould, a cutting board, large knife, potato
peeler, plastic wrap, and some extra multi-coloured soap pieces or a bag
or two of our
Soap Scraps. You may also need soap making tools such as a
thermometer, spatulas, measuring spoon, measuring cups, old towel or
small blanket for insulating,
scale
etc...
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  In
our first technique, we will keep it simple and add small chopped up
coloured soap pieces to a white soap batch. Start by carefully
chopping up pieces. A plastic or wood cutting board will suffice.
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Add the coloured pieces to your
soap batch once it has traced and essential oils have been added. We
used 10ml of a delightful essential oil blend called
Hawaiian Escape for this batch.
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  After
stirring the pieces into the traced soap once or twice to
incorporate, pour this mixture into your mould(s). In this case we
used a
deep dish mould. Notice we protect our work surface with old
newspapers. A bit of making tape on the corners holds everything in
place. |
 Smooth
the top before applying plastic wrap and insulating the mould with
towels or blankets. Keep the insulated moulds in a warm location. On
top of a refrigerator can be a good warm location away from pets and
children. |
 After
the soap neutralizes, it can be removed from the mould and cut into
bars. These confetti bars will show the embedded pieces. Use a large
knife with a smooth thin blade. A Sushi knife works well due to it's
narrow profile. Allow these bars 3 weeks to cure (dry) before using.
This will allow the excess moisture to evaporate and make them a
long lasting bar. |
Finished square bars cut and ready
for drying. These bars were made with the same technique but poured into
a
square tray mould lined with waxed paper to prevent sticking.
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Confetti Curls
Soap   Another
technique for adding colour to bar involves adding curls and ribbons. A
potato peeler can be used to cut strips of soap from fresh coloured
blocks.
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  These
coloured strips can then be combined and rolled into tight or loose
curls. |
  Curls
ready for mold. |
 Arrange
curls in mould lined with wax paper and pour in traced soap. Cover with
plastic wrap and insulate with towels. |
 Finished
bars ready to cure! |
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Basic Soap Formula 1.4kg
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Ingredients |
Temperatures & Times |
598 g
296 g
30 g
58 g
150 g
368 ml |
Coconut Oil
Vegetable Shortening
Beeswax
Avocado Oil
Lye (6% discount)
Distilled Water |
Oil Temperature
Lye/Water Temperature
Cure Time
Trace Time
Mould Time |
55°C (130°F)
55°C (130°F)
3 Weeks
15 Minutes
24 Hours |
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More Soap Techniques:
Part 2 |
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