Starter Kit, Valentine's Day Melt & Pour Soap

Kit Includes:

1 x M&P soap base (2lb)

1x 1oz bottle of Fragrance (see individual Fragrance listings for important MSDS safety information and maximum IFRA percentages)

1 x 1/2oz F D&C liquid dye

1 x Milky Way Mold

1 x Instruction sheet

Additional Items you will need from home:

 1 x pair of latex or equivalent gloves

1 x Pyrex or other heat resistant container to heat up soap

1 x spoon for mixing/adding fragrance or dye

1 x soap cutter (see "Add Ons" if needed to add to kit)

1 x candy thermometer (see "Add Ons" if needed to add to kit)

Isopropyl Alcohol in a spray bottle (to spritz on the soap bars)

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Instructions:

1)          Wearing gloves, cut a small section of soap into approximately 1 inch cubes (enough for one of the molds, approximately 3 oz). Be safe as soap is slippery. The melting temperature for M&P soap is approximately 120°F. Allowing the soap to go over 150°F will likely create bubbles and of course be difficult to handle. Melt in short bursts of time (3-7 seconds, stirring in between) in the microwave and be sure not to burn. If it burns (becomes very bubbly and may change colour) it will then be unusable. Using your candy thermometer, check the temperature. Always be safe when handling hot soap. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

2)      Before adding Fragrance Oils, please consult the individual fragrances’ listings on our website for the MSDS/IFRA sheets. These sheets will have important safety information such as the Flashpoint and maximum percentage for skin amounts. These sheets can be found under the “MSDS & Documents tab” for each individual fragrance listing. Keeping flashpoint in mind, add a small amount of fragrance (1/2 teaspoon roughly for each bar, could be less based on individual fragrance). Stir slowly and thoroughly. Mixing too vigorously may cause bubbles.

3)      Next, create your desired colour using your selected dye. You won't need much. Add slowly, 1 drop at a time to achieve desired colour. Just like with the fragrance oils, stir thoroughly but slowly to avoid air bubbles.

4)      Next, pour into appropriate mold, spritz with isopropyl alcohol, wash tools and repeat the process with the remaining molds.

5)      Allow for soaps to set completely and remove from molds. Once removed, add to airtight container with Aroma Beads to absorb moisture or have the soap on drying racks in a room with a dehumidifier. Any scenario where additional moisture can be avoided so that “sweating” doesn’t occur. Enjoy!