Orange Julius Soap - A Homemade Bath Soap.
Orange
Julius Soap is a homemade bath soap that will leave your skin
gently scented and feeling like silk.
2 cup Transparent melt & pour soap base, melted
2 tsp. Honey
1 tsp. Almond oil
1 tsp. French white clay powder
1/4-1/2 tsp. Orange fragrance oil
1/4-1/2 tsp. Vanilla fragrance oil
To Make This Homemade Bath Soap: While soap base is melting, mix the French clay, the almond oil and the honey
together in a small bowl. When the soap base has fully melted, mix in the
clay/honey/oil mixture and the fragrance oil. You can add coloring also, if
desired. Pour into molds.
Glycerin makes
homemade bath soap making less
intimidating because glycerin soap recipes don't require lye and fats.
Glycerin can be found at health food stores, some drug stores, craft stores
or major department stores. Glycerin is a gentle skin moisturizer soap that
is available in clear and opaque. The key to great glycerin soaps is to keep
the heat as low as possible. High heating temperatures heat will produce a
mushy or beaded appearance. To keep the glycerin from attracting moisture
from the air, tightly wrap the glycerin soaps in plastic after making.
Cellophane and polypropylene are clear
plastics that can be used as packaging for odd-shaped soaps and scented
soaps, such as your orange julius soap. Jute weave washcloths or tulle also make wonderful soap wraps. Fabric
can be wrapped around your homemade bath soap like a gift and tied with a ribbon. Different
fabrics will provide different effects. Corduroy and velour provide a rich,
plush look while silk gives an elegant look. Calico and burlap throw a truly
"rustic" look. The fabric you use depends largely on the soap you made.
Boxes and
baskets are nice containers for homemade bath soaps, especially when you fill the boxes with
other materials. You can fill the box or basket halfway with herbs, dried
flowers or potpourri that matches the scent of your orange julius soap. Gift basket fillings,
other toiletries, washcloths or sponges also make great fillers in the basket
with your soap. Once you have added the filler and soap, wrap the box or basket
in cellophane.
Coffee mugs
are also great "baskets." Add a filler to the cup and
place your homemade bath soap in the center and wrap with cellophane or tulle. Small brown
paper bags, cello type bags, wood crates and soap dishes are other containers
you can use to package your soaps and salts.
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