How Now: How to Make Soap
- by Erin Loechner on Oct 5th 2009 3:00PM
- crafts, soap-making, gifts, beauty and skin care
A few important tips to keep in mind?:
- Use a clear glycerin base if you want your object to be visible inside the soap, and a milky, opaque base if you want it to be a hidden surprise.
- Avoid using a loaf-shaped soap mold-you'll have to slice up the finished soap, and may end up cutting through the objects inside.
And, of course, a bit of soapy food for thought:
Soap was taxed as a luxury item in many parts of Europe well into the 19th century -when the tax was finally removed, average folks were finally able to lather up.
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