Need advise

[CandiceW]

Hey all,

Hope this is the right forum..
I was looking for a little help.
I wanted to make some bar soap for family & friends for Christmas.
I don't have time to make from scratch so bought 2lbs of Shea Butter REBATCH from a local soap shop.
I plan on using candy cane FO and red dye (also will have just white as well)
So what I was looking for help/advise for is how to exactly make a cute bar.. I think in my mind I know what I want.. probably swirled red and white.. when some sort of decorated top.. Sorry if that does not make sense, but all new to me. I just want to make something personal for Christmas that is pretty and smells yummy
Totally open to suggestions.. and also I will be making 2lbs(got a 2lb wood mold as well) and need to know how much FO would be sufficient for it?

thanks!!

 

[Saltysteele]

check out soapscentreview board for a FO that other's have found don't accelerate or discolor, seize, etc., (if someone has reviewed it)

you'll have to sign up first, but it's def. worth it!

btw, making soap doesn't take that long, once you have all the ingredients

 

[llineb]

i make a candy cane soap for Christmas. I use a non bleeding red and pour a small amount on a wooden cutting board (several layers to make it thick) and when it is slightly hard i roll it into a large spiral. i then take it and put it in the freezer for a few mins while i melt my white base in the microwave. i usually put 1 tbs of fo per pound of soap but i like mine strong. there is a rule about adding liquid to your base... i think it is no more than 1/3 c ( i might be wrong but 1-3 tsp per lb is a good guide for fo's. you can tweek it as needed. i usually use the peppermint eo and know if you a too much it can it can really tingle/burn your skin. i'm not sure about the fo. then i spritz the rolled spiral and put it in the mold and pour in the white soap. i leave the top of the spiral sticking out of the soap. it's really cute and easy. hope this makes sense.
lara

btw i only do melt and pour so i'm not sure if the rebatched shea is a melt and pour base so sorry if this reply is not relevant.

 

[Tabitha]

I do not think you can work w/ rebatch like you do M&P or CP. You might want to PM pepper. Rebatch is her specialty.