Melt and Pour Soap Making for Beginners

Learn how to make handmade soaps in minutes! Our video guide is perfect for beginners, and will walk you through the fun and easy process of using a melt and pour soap base to create gorgeous soaps.
Melt and pour soap bases are easy to use, have great aesthetics, and do not require the use of lye! Once you're finished you can then keep your soap creations for yourself, give them away as gifts, or open an Etsy store. The possibilities are endless!
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[@nikkib5674]

I’m convinced that many of you commenting and complaining about this video are extremely slow. This video shows exactly what the title says- how to make melt and pour soap, and that’s exactly what I was expecting and that’s exactly what she did. Those who were expecting something else are daft.

[@marymenas]

or have problems when reading

[@k.s.alexander9427]

💯

[@celesteelijah8923]

HA! THANK YOU, NIKKI B!👍👍👍👍👍💥

[@fluorescenteche7040]

By the way. Best step by step I have seen! Other videos had too many confusing shit. Great job! Keep it up

[@jordanvoges8924]

This is the process of melt and pour soap. You buy premade bases. You don't make the base that would be COLD PROCESS SOAP. Which involves lye. This is a good method for beginners or if you don't want to mess with lye water. The title is not misleading. This is how you make "melt and pour soap". She didn't say how to make melt and pour BASE

[@violetcarson5532]

Righttttttt

[@christyleblanc1827]

You make melt and pour base with Cold process soap and Lie

[@jordanvoges8924]

@@christyleblanc1827 right but you don't have to have separate oils and a lye water solution on hand to make melt and pour soap. You can buy a premade base ie goats milk, olive oil, aloe etc and melt it, fragrance it and pour it

[@FYC-AyeWake]

I literally viewed about 40 plus video's for beginners soap making for my aunt before I came here..this is by far the best soap making tutorial video out there..THANK YOU SO MUCH..Blessing be unto you and your family..🤗

[@crashwalker1478]

I have seen multiple "soap making" videos, but none are as good as this. I prefer the "clinical" approach to this and has given me the answers to so many questions I had. Thank you.

[@candlescience]

I'm so glad you liked it! If you ever have any questions about anything, please don't hesitate to ask!

[@brendonwertz7257]

This is something I’ve always wanted to learn how to do and now that we’re in quarantine I’m going to do it!

[@yulianakasman5053]

I'm loving it!!!! Im leaving my soap to set for 24 hours before using 😆😆 thank you for the tutorial for soap making 😊

[@ehaworth9]

Clear and concise tutorial. Very helpful

[@NikkiPrince]

Thank you! I have been wanting to learn to do this. Great step by step!

[@SP-bj2pq]

Thank you sooo much! I just had my first attempt at making soap bars and it was awesome! :)

[@Inevitable.Change]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! This is so helpful.

[@candlescience]

Glad to have helped!

[@sapphire270]

Thank you for the guidance! ❤️

[@lisatopham4249]

Thankyou your tutorial was lovely and clear .

[@wi2tshd146]

thanks for the tutorial, easy to follow for beginners like me.

[@candlescience]

Hi! Thank you so much for the feedback! We are happy to hear that the tutorials have been helpful! Have fun and let us know if there is ever anything we can do to help! Have a great weekend!

[@yoana7870]

Thank you this was very helpful!

[@customprints9358]

Awesome and simple video

[@CasinoKing04]

I'm not a beginner but it is still nice to learn more about soap making

[@candlescience]

Love that frame of mind! There's always more to learn, even when mastering a craft

[@CasinoKing04]

@@candlescience exactly! I just learned how to make a homemade double boiler so I don't have to use the microwave to melt the soap anymore so always plenty to learn!

[@AntheaNairhappyA]

This is the BEST ever explanation for soap making! Thank you for sharing 👍🥰💯

[@candlescience]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michellepowers3471]

I just started playing with melt and pour today and this video is very helpful with figuring out what I did wrong!

[@lifeonearth8691]

Thanks Great Demo : )

[@allcatz]

Thank you for the slow and detailed description of how to do this.

[@candlescience]

Glad it was helpful! Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns as well.

[@rubydragonjd1]

This is an awesome video, thank you very much for sharing!! It's important for beginners (aka, Me), and there are elements I didn't know, like spraying alcohol helps pops bubbles. Going to check out your products, as I've decided handmade soap is going to be the perfect gift this year for Christmas! Thanks :)

[@shardadogra6663]

Very nice method to teach. Good.

[@user-ot9iz7sy9t]

Brilliant. Clear and concise instruction right from the beginning . Music was not overwhelming.

[@candlescience]

I'm so glad you liked it!

[@barbaracorak9251]

Thank you….very clear instructions

[@candlescience]

So glad it was helpful!

[@leldevaza]

thank you! Simply Thank you!!

[@candlescience]

No problem at all! Glad you found the video helpful!

[@peachy4713]

Your video was so helpful, THANK YOU.

[@candlescience]

So glad it was helpful!

[@moumitaghosh5896]

Soap base making video looking forward. Love from India ❤️

[@Akram-Qahtan]

You are fantastic

[@TheRoom2Breathe]

I made my 1st batch this past wknd!

[@monahay3632]

I so much enjoyed your video, it explained everything clearly..I will look forward to more videos of making different soaps. Thank you so much....

[@candlescience]

We're so glad it helped! We hope to have more videos and information regarding soap making out soon!

[@convenantcreations6017]

Very easy Thank you

[@candlescience]

Very happy to help!

[@skinnutrientsskincare]

Very helpful

[@FEMI9INEOracle]

Thank you 🙏🏾🥰💕

[@koskaloca]

Thank you for so informative video. While waiting my other soap to be cure, I definitely will make MP, perfect!!!

[@candlescience]

Thank you!

[@devikscreation5741]

Thank you

[@vernkay.]

Great video.

[@candlescience]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@franklin76]

Awesome thanks

[@candlescience]

Always happy to help!

[@tapashchatterjee4333]

INFORMATIVE / GUIDING / EMPOWERING.......

[@beautifuldisaster9534]

Omg I love candle science white sage lavender 💓💓they have awesome fragrance oils

[@shusha50]

Thanks for a lovely, simple, to the point, video. Appreciate it. Helllo fom Canada. I know what I am making for my friends and Family for the holiday season. Thanks for your video. Stay safe

[@candlescience]

Hi! We're so glad you found it helpful and definitely let us know if you run into any issues with your soap making along the way! I'm sure your friends and family will love the handmade gifts

[@basyalpalpa5680]

You are so great

[@BG-sq7zf]

Excellent video/demonstration. It was so easy to follow and understand. On the other note, I just wished marriage was as easy as this video to comprehend/follow 😂

[@pn3929]

Thanks.

[@maximumsatan]

Great tutorial thanks very much 😁... Can I just ask if would use the same amount of essential oil as you are using of fragrance oil? I'm thinking probably less... X

[@thirdgrade5848]

i like it

[@fathomsoaps7357]

I love melt and pour soap making so much i'm starting a channel about it! :)

[@fathom83]

:) sweet

[@candlescience]

We'd love to check it out when you get it up and running!

[@dragonslife3917]

Well im that case Fathom I'll sub to you :) who's with me?

[@rubydragonjd1]

OMG Your channel is awesome!!! Sub'd!

[@karentucker9445]

Nice

[@mistysky1541]

hi i would like to know the temperature while adding fragrance oil and pouring ??

[@kkcapricon]

Superrrt

[@priyapremakanthan1734]

Thank you so much, sometimes my soap after making doesn’t lather well, what could be the reason? Thanks in advance

[@Daisy-cg1fh]

having the exact same issue !!

[@lishpayumo]

what's the difference in effect between liquid dye and micah powder?

[@yz4043]

you are so cute!!

[@janetower546]

What can you add to make it less sticky?

[@gabij8834]

Does it matter if you use a different melt and pour soap base?

[@fluorescenteche7040]

I have seen these melt and pour that come in gallons, like liquid. Is it the same?

[@dhanyashree3625]

Can we add water while melting the soap using double boiling method?

[@latoshaarcher8144]

Do u need to get special oil for the soap

[@thirdgrade5848]

kaden loves you

[@yvonnemariehuth9638]

Can you use glycerin rosewater t make homemade soap?

[@ericwatts8599]

Thank you for your video. Once the soap base has been taken out of the heat, how long does it need to cool off before adding the fragrance?

[@candlescience]

You can add dye and fragrance right away! The soap base will begin to cool very quickly so you can add fragrance when it is completely melted.

[@carmenaviles779]

Its necesary to add any additional product to the glycerin? I saw people adding other ingredients like vitamine e, etc.

[@minnied8427]

Can I use food colours

[@laurentinaung5016]

Thanks for this super helpful tutorial Also let me know if it’s ok to add 1~2% Glycolic acid and glycerin to M&P soap making

[@candlescience]

Hi! I'm so glad it was helpful! Melt and pour soap is also known as glycerin soap due to the high amount of glycerin it already contains. Technically, yes, you can add up to 1% of additional glycerin, but the bar may become sticky and bendable. You can definitely experiment but adding glycolic acid and glycerin may not be necessary.

[@angelaphoenix2587]

great video! if I haven't a microwave, how can I melt the base?

[@candlescience]

You can melt the base in a double boiler setup on your stovetop. Fill a pot a little less than halfway with water, then put a glass or metal bowl on top of the pot. Cut up the base and put it in the bowl to melt.

[@ISoloYouRelax]

How much can you dilute the melt and pour before it doesn't solidify?

[@mariatouamani6059]

What can be done if the soap I made starts to sweat?

[@soulrelishingpayal]

Can we heat it on gas stove?

[@lolingyou3298]

Hello, can't we add oils? Like olive or coconut...if yes please tell us the exact amount depending on soap amount. Thank u.

[@rachiesherlock8963]

You can but I'd not add much it'd be oily, Google it or make a separate bar for a trial one

[@ralphlorenzlayug5612]

Hello. Great video btw. I just want to ask what should be the temperature used in melting the melt and pour base. Thanks!

[@candlescience]

Hey Ralph! Medium to low heating in the microwave should work, anything to get the base melted!

[@parvathitj]

Hi can you make a video how to prepare soap base ???

[@traciejones3375]

Question If I'm not doing a 2 layer, just regular size no color bars, is the ratio of fragrance per pound 1 oz? Ty':)

[@candlescience]

When using our fragrance oils for soap making, you will want to check the product page or the IFRA documents to see the recommended amount of fragrance oil for that particular scent. The usage can differ between fragrances and for this project, we used 1 oz of fragrance oil for 2 lbs of soap base.

[@momojackandluke]

What are the settings on your microwave? As in watts. I tried making my first m&p soap, but my base ended up being very bubbly, once i stirred it :( It also didn't stay liquid and stuck to my spoon and sides of the bowl with the first stir....

[@candlescience]

Our recommendations are based on a 1000 watt microwave, since the majority of microwaves people have in their homes range from 800-1200. If your wattage is outside that range, you'll just need to adjust the time a little bit. A bubbly base after stirring is very normal, so don't worry! It just sounds like you may have stirred a little too vigorously and whipped up some bubbles. Stirring slowly and gently will prevent bubbles from forming, and a few sprays of isopropyl alcohol will get rid of any existing bubbles.

[@spradeep5889]

What is the exact composition of the soap base

[@ChannelThanuri]

Which alchohol we need to use in the spray bottle?

[@candlescience]

Isopropyl :)

[@TheMahima999]

If we don't have microwave dn??

[@Roshninagawat]

Hi. Great video. Thank u so much. Just one question. Can i not cover the bowl with that plastic wrap while microwaving?? Is that mandatory??

[@lakiyahbungie8634]

No it isn't

[@rubydragonjd1]

I wonder if that's to potentially avoid mess, like if the soap bubbles a bit in during the melting process; I'd hate to clean that out of a microwave XD

[@doloressongcuan4292]

can i use any soap to melt...and we try it but not melting nicely according the one i saw in the video

[@candlescience]

Hi Dolores! You will need any melt and pour soap base. You will not be able to use store bought soaps to re-melt though. You can find our selection of melt and pour bases here: www.candlescience.com/soap-bases/melt-and-pour

[@satsuma0range]

I am going to make soaps to give away as part of wedding favours

[@candlescience]

Love this idea!

[@debasischoudhuri9696]

Can you please suggest natural ingredient of Soap Base? Like avocado oil, organic shea butter, glycerin, Aloe Vera, cocoa butter, olive oil, almond sweet oil, castor oil, coconut oil, vitamin E oil

[@camronclandening2821]

Is there a curing time on a melt and pour base? I know a lot of other recipes are 4-6 weeks.

[@candlescience]

Hi! No specific cure time for any of the melt and pour bases. As soon as it is hard enough to remove from your mold you can use right away!

[@rufaidajavid81]

I think you are talking about cold process soap.they require 1month to cure

[@ninameas5393]

Did you use the same oil for the second layer?

[@candlescience]

Yes we did! 🙂

[@sl4983]

How did we get soap out of plastic molds that come with kits?

[@candlescience]

The soap making kit comes with a silicone mold that is very pliable and the bars can be pushed out easily once they have solidified. If you'll be using a plastic mold, you can tug on the sides to release the soap and it should pop right out!

[@DollyHazra2911]

Why can we cannot use electronic shop rubbing alcohol??? Is there is any difference between chemist shop rubbing alcohol and electronic shop rubbing alcohol.

[@saop1946]

Will this soap soap and if not, what type of lather does it create?

[@candlescience]

It does! It creates a nice creamy lather that's very pleasant to use.

[@evagray6592]

Liquid soap colour often 'bleed'. I use mica.

[@candlescience]

Agreed! Liquid soap dye does have more of a tendency to bleed. We recently started carrying micas had I'e been loving making soap with them!

[@simpleliving6146]

I'm a beginner and I want to try making MP first but I heard it gets moist. Could you please share how to avoid moist and what to pack with?

[@yasswashere3910]

Wrap it as soon as you get it out of the molder.

[@yasswashere3910]

Wrap it as soon as you get it out of the mold.

[@thirdgrade5848]

judah loves you

[@roopad3765]

Can I add carrier oil and essential oil to this

[@SeedKreations]

u can, but it should not be more than 5 percent in total soap ounces

[@mcobian89]

Hello, This soap does not require a 3 week curing time? Does anyone happen to know? I have seeing others that state hey require time to cure before using. Any help is appreciated, Thank you!!!

[@candlescience]

Melt and pour soap does not require the longer curing time of say, a cold process soap recipe. So you'd be good to use these soaps right away!

[@mcobian89]

CandleScience thank you so much!

[@mikasasaha1396]

Per soap how much gm?

[@shubhamvishwakarma7434]

Can we use directly after done the process

[@rachiesherlock8963]

Once it's solid it's done and good to go

[@amyr8539]

Can someone help about soap "sweating"? I want to do sustainable packaging and so I want to forego cling wrap/shrink wrap and replace with paper. Do melt and pour soaps "sweat" and ruin paper packaging?

[@clawskitt-3841]

Wax paper is eco friendly and shouldn’t dissolve like normal paper

[@amyr8539]

@@clawskitt-3841 thank you!

[@DollyHazra2911]

Can u make vedio for how to make mold...?

[@candlescience]

Hi, Dolly. Thank you for the suggestion! We'll certainly pass your idea along to our marketing team.

[@fullofcharlotte]

Thank you this was helpful. Is it ok to use shaved flakes off a color block instead of liquid dye?

[@candlescience]

fullofcharlotte just make sure the dye you’re using is specifically for soap applications. Dye blocks for candles, for example, should never be used for soap.

[@khyathirachakonda528]

Hi.. Ma'am what is the spray u are using??

[@candlescience]

It just isopropyl alcohol--it stops bubbles from forming.

[@vijayraj2846]

Can we use directly without melting it? If not why? Thank you

[@candlescience]

You certainly can. The soap base is ready to use as an unscented, color-free soap right out of the packaging.

[@vijayraj2846]

@@candlescience thank you so much

[@nenanenica6783]

Why we don't need to check temperature before you pour it?

[@candlescience]

Melt and Pour soap base can start to cool very after being melted in the microwave and you can typically pour right away to avoid a skin forming in the pouring pitcher. The pouring temperature of the soap doesn't matter quite as much as not overheating the soap while melting it. The soap should not exceed 160ºF (71.1°C) to avoid a rubber feel to the finished bars. Also, if the soap base starts to foam while in the microwave, it is too hot. Stop the microwave at that point and do not continue to heat.

[@thirdgrade5848]

thay look like rubys

[@Gharelu....nuskhe]

Pls tell me shelf life