Soap Making 101

Getting Started

Learn the Basics of Melt and Pour Soap Making

Choosing a Melt & Pour Soap Base

Choosing the right melt and pour soap base is an important step. Comparing ingredients and desired soap qualities will help you choose the perfect base for your first soap-making project.

Adding Fragrance Oil to Melt and Pour Soap

Learn how to scent melt and pour soap, using fragrance and essential oil options, proper usage rates, and tips for achieving a long-lasting, well-balanced aroma in handmade soap.

Coloring a Melt and Pour Soap Base

Learn how to color melt and pour soap, including the best colorants to use, how much to add, and tips for achieving vibrant and even hues without affecting soap quality.

Make a Simple Bar of Melt & Pour Soap

This article walks beginners through making a simple bar of melt and pour soap, covering basic supplies, step-by-step instructions, and tips for a smooth first soap-making experience.

Beginner Soap Recipes

Easy to make recipes for first time soap makers

Honey Almond MP Soap

This tutorial walks you through making Honey Almond melt and pour soap, from melting and scenting the base to pouring, curing, and packaging. It also includes safety tips and finishing steps to ensure a professional, ready-to-use bar.

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24 K Gold MP Soap

This recipe shows you how to create a luxurious 24K Gold melt and pour soap bar with a rich, eye-catching finish. It walks you through melting, coloring, and pouring the soap to achieve an elegant bar that’s perfect for gifting or display.

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Honey Apricot Soap

This recipe walks you through making Honey and Apricot Bee melt and pour soap with a warm, naturally inspired look and scent. It covers each step from melting and fragrancing the base to molding and finishing a charming, skin-loving bar.

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Calendula Sun MP Soap

This recipe shows you how to create a soothing Calendula Sun melt and pour soap using gentle ingredients and simple techniques. It guides you through melting, scenting, pouring, and finishing a bright, skin-loving bar that’s perfect for everyday use.

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