Vanilla Orange Soap - A Homemade Glycerin Soap.
This homemade glycerin soap
is a lavish and invigorating way to treat your skin. The vanilla orange soap is
completely natural with no added toxins, additives, chemicals,
or synthetic perfumes.
1 lb. White glycerin soap base
1tsp. Sugar
Sweet almond oil
2 drops Orange food coloring
5 drops Orange fragrance oil
10 drops Vanilla fragrance oil
To Make This Homemade Glycerin Soap: Melt glycerin in microwave. Add almond oil,
sugar, color and fragrance oil. Stir until
mixed. Pour into molds.
Glycerin makes soap making less
intimidating because homemade 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.
This homemade glycerin soap recipe also makes a perfect gift. Your friends and family will
appreciate the gift of a relaxing and unique bath and body product. That
this vanilla orange soap came from the heart and your hands makes it even more special.
Packaging and presentation play a predominant role in the gift-giving of
your handmade glycerin soap. Below are several packaging ideas,
but don’t let this brief list limit your creativity!
Cellophane and polypropylene are clear plastics that can be used as packaging
for odd-shaped soaps and scented soaps. Jute weave washcloths or tulle also make
wonderful soap wraps. Fabric can be wrapped around your vanilla orange 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.
Sticky labels, round labels and
heavyweight card stock can be used for labeling your homemade glycerin soap.
Boxes and baskets can
be nice containers
for your homemade glycerin soap, 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 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 vanilla orange soap, wrap the box or basket in
cellophane.
Coffee mugs also great "baskets." Add a
filler to the cup and place a bar of your vanilla orange 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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