Layered Soaps
Learn how to make these cute Melt & Pour layered soaps in just a few easy steps!
You Will Need:
- Any Melt & Pour Soap Bases
- Your favorite fragrances and colors
- Soap mold
- Fork or skewers for scoring
- Microwave safe glass measuring cup
For this project, you can use any combination of soap bases and skin-safe fragrances and colors.
1. Prepare your soap for the first layer. This layer will be the top part of your soap. Cut the soap into chunks and microwave in the measuring cup in 30 second increments until melted. Stir in your fragrance and color.
2. Fill your mold halfway up if you are making two layers, or 1/3 of the way if you are making three layers.
3. Allow the first layer to cool completely before moving on. Once it is completely cool, score the soap lengthwise with a fork or skewers. This helps the different layers of soap to adhere to each other better.
4. Repeat these steps for your next layers. Do not score the final layer. Once the soaps are completely cool, simply pop them out of the mold. If they do not release easily, try putting them in the refrigerator or freezer for a few minutes and try again.
Tip: Try mixing and matching clear and opaque soap bases for a unique look.
Very good info and the tip about scoring the bars before the next layer is poured to adhere the next color layer was great .
I've been making the layered soaps with your melt and pour bases for three years now and get all sorts of compliments on them. I have had problems occasionally with the layers separating so am happy that you shared the hint about scoring the bars to help them adhere. Thanks!
A happy customer.
Roleen
I am new to this but I am so eager to learn!!
Love to learn more!
First, I want to thank you for all the marvelous and helpful articles/ideas! I'm a new customer and already thrilled with every aspect of my experience!
Secondly, about the layered soaps:
I've been experimenting with embedding botanicals into my soaps. I used a clear glycerine M&P soap base to form the "domed" part of a domed, oval bar mold. Then I placed a sprig of organically grown and dried lavender in the center and poured the remaining third of the mold with a coconut milk base. (I thought the lavender would stand out prettily against the white backdrop.)
First mistake: not reading this article first and scoring the first layer before pouring the second one!
Only a couple of my soaps turned out nicely with the lavender being visible (kept floating and shifting)... and over time (a couple of weeks), the clear glycerine layer developed an ugly tan color around the lavender insert (assuming it's the natural lavender oils which were still remaining in the sprig after the drying process).
What happened?... and do you have any suggestions for the successful implanting of organic herbs or other botanicals into M&P soaps??
Many thanks from your newest Peak Candle Supplies groupie!