Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Update to the Homemade Melt and Pour Blog Post

Zacil was able to track down the original blog post that she learned this method from, so I have added the link to the original post (How to Make Your Own Melt and Pour Soap) but will add it here too. The blog is in Russian, but the Google Chrome translator does a pretty good job of translating the post, and there is a wonderful picture tutorial on her blog post too. Thanks Zacil for tracking this down for us! http://magicsoap.ru/4443-mylnaya-osnova-svoimi-rukami-s-nulya-kak-sdelat-v-domashnih-usloviyah-recept-i-master-klass.html

Also, I had wanted to try making the homemade melt and pour pliable, so that I could roll it, shape it and cut it, just like I do with my fondant when I am making decorations for cupcakes. I was able to add some glycerin and cornstarch to the homemade melt and pour soap base to get it to a fondant-like consistency. It's been sitting out a couple of days and is still soft and pliable. You can read more about it on my Facebook page


Thanks for reading!
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12 comments:

  1. RoxanaFebruary 19, 2014 at 9:10 PM

    I just want to say that every time I look at this soap all I can think about is cookies... and I get hungry! They look yummy!!!

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    1. CeeFebruary 20, 2014 at 6:17 PM

      I just haven't quite figured out how to use them yet. I thought they would have firmed up at some point, but they are still just as soft as when I made them!

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    2. RoxanaFebruary 23, 2014 at 3:25 PM

      I just want to eat them :)

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  2. Diva Prirodna KozmetikaFebruary 20, 2014 at 3:44 AM

    I just wonder where they are going to finish!? Can't wait to see...
    Thanks for the link, I even can understand some! And it's also good to know that Zacil's modified recipe works too! I have some m&p base, but this is so tempting, I need to try it!

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    1. CeeFebruary 20, 2014 at 6:20 PM

      I hope you get a chance to try it Maja..if you do, please share your experience! :)

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  3. LatherBeSoapingFebruary 21, 2014 at 6:36 AM

    Very cool, Cee! The soap in front looks like a jelly roll cake. I love how adventurous you are with your soapy experiments!

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    1. CeeFebruary 21, 2014 at 6:19 PM

      Thanks Jenny, I was trying to make it look like jelly rolls, so I'm glad you can see that too! :)

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  4. UnknownFebruary 21, 2014 at 1:07 PM

    I am always impressed with pastel colors you obtain in soaps. I see that M&P will be big playground for you and hardly wait to see your new soap designs using M&P embeds.

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    1. CeeFebruary 21, 2014 at 6:20 PM

      Hi Gordana, yes, I am very excited to experiment more with the MP, I just haven't had time yet....but soon I hope!

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  5. SoapSudsationsFebruary 23, 2014 at 12:35 PM

    We know you'll come up with some brilliant way to make the jelly roll work in your favour Cee. :)

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  6. work in progress site-sorryAugust 26, 2015 at 1:24 PM

    Hi, the comments now are from from 2014. I was wondering if you ever did get a chance to use that homemade M&P Soap, and did you write up a blog about it? Thanks

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  7. UnknownDecember 4, 2017 at 3:49 AM

    Thank you for sharing. Could you please share how much glycerin and corn starch you like to add? Will it last without a preservative?

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