How Do You Melt Glycerin Soap Bars To Make New Soap?
The best way to melt glycerin soap and make new bars of soap is to use melt-and-pour soap bars. Melt-and-pour base is made from glycerin and comes in a variety of flavors, including plain, goat’s milk and shea butter. Melt-and-pour soap bars are versatile and easy to work with–you can use them plain or add fragrances and dyes. You can find melt-and-pour soap bars, fragrances and dyes at craft stores and online retailers. Cut the soap base into small, uniform pieces with the chef’s knife and cutting board–the smaller the pieces, the better. Put the pieces into the two-cup measuring cup. Melt the soap base. Cover the measuring cup with plastic wrap and microwave it on high in 20-second increments. Use the silicone spatula to stir the soap and help it melt better. Do not let the soap bubble. Add fragrance to the soap base. Add one-quarter ounce of fragrance for each pound of soap base. In this case, you would add one-half ounce of fragrance. Stir the soap to disperse the scent and spray
