Step 1: Preparing the soap base
Firstly, you should cut the transparent and white soap into small cubes. This makes melting much easier as the surface area of the soap bars is increased and they can be heated more evenly. It is best to use a special soap such as VBS soap, which is suitable for such creative projects.
Step 2: Melting the soap
Place the cut cubes of transparent soap in a universal melting pot. Heat the soap at a low temperature and check regularly with a thermometer that the temperature does not exceed 60 degrees Celsius. Too high a heat would affect the consistency of the soap and could reduce its quality.
Step 3: Refining the melted soap
Once the transparent soap is completely melted, you have the option of customising it according to your preferences. Add a few drops of scented oil to make the soap fragrant. You can also stir in a nourishing skin oil. You can also use soap colour to give your soap the desired colour intensity. Make sure to mix the colour well so that it is evenly distributed.
Step 4: Pouring the transparent layer
Carefully pour the coloured transparent soap into a silicone mould. Be careful not to pour too much at once to avoid overflowing. Allow the soap to set briefly before continuing with the next step.
Step 5: Repeat for the white soap
Now proceed as described above with the white soap. Melt it carefully, add fragrance and skin oils and colour if necessary and then pour the white coloured soap onto the transparent soap layer already in the mould. This layering creates an exciting visual effect and gives your soap that certain something.
Step 6: Hardening the soap
Allow the soap to harden completely in the silicone mould. This process can vary depending on the room temperature, but allow enough time.
Step 7: Cutting the soap bars
Once the soap has completely hardened, you can remove it from the mould. Use a soap cutter or a sharp knife to cut the soap to the desired thickness. Be careful and work precisely to achieve beautiful soap bars!
