How to Make Glycerine Soap

Glycerine soap is gentle, moisturising and beautifully clear. With a melt and pour glycerine base you can make gorgeous bars in minutes. An easy recipe from The Soap Barn using simple soap making supplies.

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Method

1. Cut the glycerine soap base into small cubes.
2. Melt gently in short microwave bursts until just liquid.
3. Stir in fragrance and colouring, use a clear base for see-through soaps or a white base for creamy, opaque bars.
4. Pour into your mould, spritz with spraying alcohol to remove bubbles, and leave to set before un-moulding.

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Tips & variations

Once you have made your glycerine soap, here are a few ways to get a great result and make it your own.

• Use a soap-safe fragrance within the recommended rate so it pours and sets well.
• Pick a flexible silicone mould, it makes unmoulding much easier.
• Melt glycerine soap gently in short bursts so it does not overheat or form a skin.

Make it your own: swap the colour, fragrance or botanicals, or try a different mould for a whole new look.

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