9 June 2026

Handmade Gel Cocktail Candles - The Soap Barn

Published by Daphna Caplan on 9 June 2026

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Candle Recipes

How to Make Gel Cocktail Candles

Colourful layered gel cocktail candles in pretty glasses make stunning party gifts. This easy recipe from The Soap Barn uses simple candle making supplies. What you will need Gel wax and powder wax Attractive glasses Pre-waxed wicks Candle colours Fragrances All available from our candle making supplies range. Method Melt the gel wax over very low heat until it runs like water, and divide it into small holders so you can make different colours. Add one or two drops of colour to each holder and a matching fragrance (red cherry, yellow lemon, green mint). Dip the wick and position it in the middle of the glass, then pour in one colour of gel and leave to set. Pour a layer

9 June 2026

Published by Daphna Caplan on 9 June 2026

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Body & Bath Recipes

How to Make Lip Balm

Making your own lip balm couldn’t be easier. Our lip balm is a melt-and-pour base, so it really is dummy-proof, just melt and pour. Perfect for dry winter lips, and a lovely small gift or product to sell. What you will need Lip balm base (from The Soap Barn) Lip-safe flavour or fragrance Lip balm containers or tubes, or a 15ml aluminium jar Method Pop the lip balm base into a small heat-safe jug or pot. Gently melt it on the stove over low heat until liquid. Stir in a little lip-safe flavour or fragrance if you like. Pour into your lip balm containers and leave to set. That is it! Ready to make your own? Shop our lip balm

9 June 2026

Published by Daphna Caplan on 9 June 2026

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Home Fragrance Recipes

How to Make Room Spray

A quick room and linen spray to freshen any space in seconds. An easy recipe from The Soap Barn. What you will need Spraying alcohol Distilled water Fragrance oil A spray bottle Method Fill the bottle about 80% with spraying alcohol. Add 10 to 20ml of fragrance oil. Top up with a little distilled water and shake well. Shake before each use and spritz into the air or onto linen. Shop our fragrances and diffuser supplies at The Soap Barn, with fast nationwide delivery across South Africa. Tips & variations Once you have made your room spray, here are a few ways to get a great result and make it your own. Shake well before each spray so the fragrance

9 June 2026

Published by Daphna Caplan on 9 June 2026

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Home Fragrance Recipes

How to Make a Reed Diffuser

A reed diffuser fills a room with fragrance with no flame needed, easy to make and long lasting. An easy recipe from The Soap Barn. What you will need Diffuser base oil Fragrance oil Fibre reed sticks A narrow-necked bottle Method Fill your bottle most of the way with diffuser base oil. Add fragrance oil to taste (roughly a quarter of the bottle) and swirl to mix. Pop in the reed sticks. After about an hour, flip the reeds to start the scent flowing. Flip them every few days to refresh the fragrance. Shop our fragrances and diffuser supplies at The Soap Barn, with fast nationwide delivery across South Africa. Tips & variations Once you have made your reed diffuser,

9 June 2026

Published by Daphna Caplan on 9 June 2026

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Body & Bath Recipes

How to Make Bubble Bath

Make your own luxurious, scented bubble bath at home with a few simple ingredients. An easy recipe from The Soap Barn using simple ingredients from our body and bath range. What you will need Bubble bath or liquid soap base Soap fragrance Soap colouring A little glycerine (for extra bubbles) A bottle All available from our body and bath range. Method Pour your liquid base into a jug. Stir in your fragrance, a few drops of colour and a splash of glycerine for longer-lasting bubbles. Mix gently so you do not create foam. Decant into a bottle. Pour a capful under warm running water for a bubbly bath. Shop the full body and bath range at The Soap Barn, with

9 June 2026

Published by Daphna Caplan on 9 June 2026

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Body & Bath Recipes

How to Make Bath Salts

Relaxing, scented bath salts take minutes to make and are a beautiful gift. An easy recipe from The Soap Barn using simple ingredients from our body and bath range. What you will need Coarse bath salt or Epsom salt Soap fragrance Soap colouring Dried herbs or flowers (optional) A jar All available from our body and bath range. Method Pour the salt into a bowl. Add a few drops of colouring and your fragrance, and mix well. Stir in dried herbs or flowers if you like. Spoon into a jar. Add a scoop to warm running bath water. Shop the full body and bath range at The Soap Barn, with fast nationwide delivery across South Africa. Tips & variations Once

9 June 2026

Published by Daphna Caplan on 9 June 2026

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Body & Bath Recipes

How to Make Bath Bombs

Fizzing, colourful bath bombs are fun to make and a top seller. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients. An easy recipe from The Soap Barn using simple ingredients from our body and bath range. What you will need Bicarbonate of soda Citric acid A little cornflour or Epsom salt (optional) Soap fragrance Soap colouring Witch hazel or water in a spray bottle A bath bomb mould All available from our body and bath range. Method Mix two parts bicarbonate of soda with one part citric acid (and any dry extras) in a bowl. Add your fragrance and a few drops of colouring, mixing quickly so it does not start to fizz. Lightly spritz with witch hazel or water while mixing,

9 June 2026

Published by Daphna Caplan on 9 June 2026

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Soap Recipes

How to Make Layered Soap

Two-tone layered soap looks professional and is surprisingly easy with a melt and pour base. An easy recipe from The Soap Barn using simple soap making supplies. What you will need Glycerine soap base Two soap colours Soap fragrance A soap mould Spraying alcohol All available from our soap making supplies. Method Melt the soap base and divide it into two, colouring each batch a different colour. Pour the first colour into your mould and let it firm up but stay slightly tacky on top. Spritz the top with spraying alcohol (this helps the layers bond), then gently pour the second colour on top. Leave to set fully, then un-mould your two-tone bar. Ready to make your own? Shop our

9 June 2026

Handmade Soap with a Toy Inside (Kids Soap) - The Soap Barn

Published by Daphna Caplan on 9 June 2026

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Soap Recipes

How to Make Soap with a Toy Inside (Kids Soap)

Kids love soap with a little toy inside, they have to keep washing to reach the surprise. A fun, easy melt and pour project. An easy recipe from The Soap Barn using simple soap making supplies. What you will need Clear glycerine soap base Soap colouring and fragrance Small plastic toys A soap mould Spraying alcohol All available from our soap making supplies. Method Melt the clear glycerine base in short microwave bursts until liquid, then add a little colour and fragrance. Pour a shallow first layer into the mould and let it just skin over. Place a small toy on the layer, then pour more soap to cover it completely. Spritz with spraying alcohol to remove bubbles, leave to