Herb and Citrus Soap Glycerin soap (sold at craft stores) Assorted herbs & citrus – I used basil, mint, rosemary, orange and lemon Food processor Glass bowl or measuring cup Plastic spoon or scraper Soaps molds – any plastic or cardboard container will do Cooking spray 1. Melt soap Put the soap blocks in glass bowl & melt in the microwave for 30 second intervals until melted. Stir every so often to break up big chunks. 2. Prepare additives While melting, puree the herbs and squeeze out excess water in a paper towel. For citrus, zest the peel. You’ll need about 1 tablespoon of additives for each cup. FYI – Orange + basil = an unattractive muddy green brown color. 3. Get mold containers ready You can buy cute molds at the craft store, but any plastic container will work, even your Ziploc containers. Though you might want to use something you can just pitch in the recycle bin when finished rather than trying to clean. Use old milk cartons or even yogurt cups. Spray with cooking spray and wipe out excess. 4. Add purees Once glycerin is melted, let it stand & cool for a few minutes. Before it sets too much, add the additives. Keep stirring to ensure they don’t all float to the bottom. When you have the color you want (more time stirring = darker color) pour into container. 5. Setting the mold Let the soap sit on the counter for about an hour to completely set. Then put in the freezer for another hour or so. Then it should pop right out. Slice with knife, give to someone you love and use within 3 months.
Posted on: Fri, 04 Oct 2013 06:59:41 +0000
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