Microwave? Stove top? Can I use a crock pot to melt my glycerin soap? While I create a scrap soap on video, repurposing a failed soap, I'll talk you through some options for heating your Melt and Pour Soap. I will also share what I believe is the most important factor in learning to melt your soap base.
*WARNING: I know I shouldn't have to say this, but you are MELTING soap. It will be VERY HOT and can burn or scald your skin. Take proper precautions to avoid contact with hot soap, including the possibility of it splashing out while you are stirring, and supervise children under 16. Don't ask me how this didn't make it into the video, because I am not sure. My apologies.
In my Beginner Melt & Pour Soap Series, I am breaking down the basic steps for purchasing, melting, customizing and designing with glycerin soap, without breaking the bank.
Stick with me and I will teach to safely create beginner projects, upgrade your skills for future intermediate designs, inspire you to think outside the box, to practice, and to develop advanced techniques for achieving dramatic works of soap art!
Products used or discussed in this video:
https://www.soapmelters.com/ These are large, industrial melters, smaller versions are available, just before you buy any wax or soap melting tank, look at the temperature range and compare that to your soap's melting point. Also, read the reviews!
Soap Base: https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/signature-crystal-clear-soap-base-2-lb-tray.aspx Larger blocks will save you money, but as I said before, test a variety before you start buying in large blocks. Always watch for sales!
DISCLAIMER: I WILL EARN COMMISSIONS FROM PURCHASES MADE THROUGH THESE LINKS:
AMAZON AFFILIATE (INFLUENCER) LINK: https://www.amazon.com/shop/ms.terryssoapssuch
Micas: not including the colors of the scraps- I don't even remember what I used!
https://www.madmicas.com/products/heliotrope-purple-mica
https://www.madmicas.com/products/nebula-mica
https://www.madmicas.com/products/mermaid-trails
Fragrance:
https://makesy.com/products/ambrosia-apple-hyacinth?variant=39325556605082
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Chapters:
00:00-00:08 intro
00:08-00:52 the right kind of soap
00:52-02:09 methods and a warning
02:09-03:29 double boiler method (stove top)
03:29-04:43 crock pot method
04:43-06:02 microwave
06:02-08:30 wax or soap melter
08:30-14:45 cooling a soap base & chatting
14:45-19:55 reveal, cutting, chatting
19:55-20:59 pictures & outro