Why you NEED to start making your own M&P bases | Recipe Day | Day 46/365

#meltandpourbase #recipeday #46
Today we are making a melt and pour base from scratch! This is an easy peasy recipe with easy to source ingredients and a great end product suitable for all skin types. It's a good way to dip your toe into the melt and pour bases world, which is necessary right now, given the increase in prices for pre-made bases these days.
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Soap & Clay is a family owned business operating in Washington State, but started out online thanks to Mrs. Soap & Clay's kickass brother and his amazing web design skills. The business was started as a tribute to Mrs. Soap & Clay's grandmother, the OG maker in the family that cultivated everyone's love for the DIY life. The studio/retail shop opened in 2017 on 6th Ave in Tacoma, and immediately began teaching soap, bath bomb, lotion, and scrub classes to the makers and maker enthusiasts of the PNW. In 2019, the pottery studio opened as well, making the soap shop a busy place full of artistic energy every minute of the day.
Mrs. Soap & Clay has been featured on Business Spotlight, New Day Northwest, and was awarded a coveted place on the South Sound's 40 under 40 list in 2019, an award given to the most influential business people under the age of 40 each year. She cried when she walked up to the podium to accept the award. A lot.
Drawing from her chemistry background and her maker spirit, Mrs. Soap & Clay infuses her favorite things into her soapy designs and creates products that are fun to see, use, and learn to make. Stick around for this ride - she'll take you on a great one.
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[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Seriously, eff this cleanse.

[@Soylarimar]

🤣 I so feel you! My 76yr old momma says to tell you it’s a “necessary evil”

[@Munchkin325]

Oof I feel ya. I'm about to embark on one starting July 1. I need to lose this baby weight, especially since my baby will be 7 in August 😂. It's good that you're stopping though. You shouldn't be getting dehydrated. Hopefully your blood sugars aren't going out of whack.

[@purplelissh]

@@Soylarimar yes it is

[@purplelissh]

@@Soylarimar give her a kiss for me

[@purplelissh]

I have faith your soaps truly I do

[@cindybober7605]

I completely agree with you. Some of the groups on social media just need to chill and get off their high horse. M&P is fantastic, just like cp and hp.

[@sl4983]

@@tiffanygrimsely14 what about it?

[@pattiemoseley8752]

Thank you for standing up for us MP soapers. When my health gets better, I would like to send you some of my stuff if it's ok with you

[@phatbathandbody]

I have watched almost all of your videos (still trying to catch up)but I just wanted to thank you for all that you are doing. I am new to soaping and don’t have all the knowledge of calculations and all that jazz lol. Your videos are teaching me a lot and I look forward to what is to come. And a big huge thank you for the recipes.

[@tbird1968]

Oh my! How have I never found you in 21 years of soap making?? I absolutely LOVE your down-to-earth style! Thanks so much for this. I want to do melt and pourey things, but the pre-made bases seem so drying compared to my CP soap. Now I must binge-watch your other videos!😁

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Hey! Welcome to the chaos. Have fun. 😂💜

[@nisigate]

You’re such a good teacher easy peazy

[@Jessicaakathesoaplady]

I love your rants in the beginning💕 they make me feel normal

[@mildredlynbray6495]

I love your energy!!!

[@NaturalMackie]

Wow mind blown! This is amazing! Love the outfit too! 🤩

[@monarch989]

This is awesome. Thank you so much! I’m so glad to see the different stages because I would have thought I messed it up at a few points! Thank you again!!

[@melindaduncan3073]

This may be tomorrow’s project! Thank you!

[@renee8383]

I love your channel! 🤣 Its funny and laid-back with awsome information

[@noraabodylove]

Love your videos! I love how real you are and not down with the BS. I've been watching your vids for the past couple of months and have trying to binge year 1 and learn all the soapy things!

[@denisehaley9271]

I love watching your videos. The educational part has been tremendously helpful with a few things I needed some direction with. Also, your soaps are amazingly beautiful💖💖 Thank you for putting out such great videos.

[@sandraw7854]

Haven't done M&P yet. Looking forward to trying this. Maybe for some embeds or cool shaped toppers for my CP soaps. Thanks for sharing your recipe and inspiring us all to try new things!!

[@loricolwell1470]

Wow!! Thank so much for this.

[@christianemeneses6604]

Awesome. Thank you for sharing!

[@dnsnead]

Hello Mrs Soap & Clay. I have subscribed to you since the start of your channel and always watch all of your videos. I just wanted to say thank you for sharing and teaching. I've never considered making melt and pour soap but your video has inspired me to try it. Thank you again, you're awesome!

[@ArreisMorsCI]

Wow, that's just fabulous!!! I really like this, creating your own melt n pour base!!! So much nicer than the store bought, mass produced stuff you buy from Michael's or Hobby Lobby.

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

And way cheaper!

[@aneelaasghar5666]

I cannot express how appreciative I am for this information. Thank you so much!

[@Erica-yr3gf]

Thank you! I will definitely try this recipe. M&P became very expensive. I appreciate you sharing this. I’ll definitely check your other videos. ❤️🙏🏻🌍

[@corujo52]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, for the melt and pour recipe!

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Have fun!

[@RED-cy7ig]

This is the first time I've seen melt and pour made from scratch. I would like to try this some day.

[@purplelissh]

Hey My Love I love your m&P version Thank you this os EXCELLENT for Fragrance Oils That do the seize thing yes Love it and appreciate you Always

[@hon3yb3a]

I usually hate, hate, hate the texture of glycerin soap but I love this recipe. Thank you!

[@mariagilbertson459]

THANK YOU for sharing!

[@cwood8579]

Oh. My. ❤ It is SO nice to meet someone who enjoys and practices sarcasm on such a now aspiring level 😅

[@MrsTheClown]

Yay! This is gorgeous and genius at the same time. Kinda like you. 😁 Thank you so very much! I'm one of those dry skin types and that yellow from the shea has me going, "oooh, soothing!" Also, I'm serious about that citronella. If you'll use it just say, "yes." I have no freaking clue what to do with it.

[@conniebrannen5504]

Love this recipe.

[@schellsc]

Omg I never thought about taking my shea butter big azz cube and breaking it down into a usable container smh lol. I cant wait to try your recipe! I've been wanting to make my own M&P but some of the recipes I've seen looked too complicated lol.

[@crystaldawn8875]

This is freaking Genius..i must really try it out..last batch of melt n pour from a reliable source..well..it sucks to the point of cussing so loud everybody was worried about me! Thank you if i do make this i will def Shout out Soap n Clay!🛀🗝💥

[@hbrunet72]

Would you be willing to do a round showing us how to make clear M&P? I love your other bases, and look forward to getting into my soap studio this week to make them!

[@sarahconklin2881]

This is a game changer.

[@debbieozor8832]

Waoooo I just made it 🧚🏻‍♀️🧚🏻‍♀️it turns out clear thank you 🙏

[@theglowingbrownie5124]

You’re funny!! And veeeeeery talented!!!

[@jadegirl5150]

I honestly get more nervous with doing melt and pour soaps because I'm always finding the soap hardening up lighting fast before I can put it all in the mold. You'd think just melting and pouring would be easy...not for me lol.

[@ChristiCritterz]

Really like how you said that CP soap makers are getting propped up because they make CP soap, and MP soapmakers are getting called "basic". I make CP and I find MP needs just as much skill to make. I'm actually no good at making MP at all, and usually avoid it. LOL! Thank you for making this video.

[@sl4983]

You find cold process easier than m & p?

[@magnifiquebathnbody4041]

I’m so excited to try this

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Let me know how it goes!

[@vanislewestcoastlifestylet1146]

Love all your videos! and you're so generous with your recipes, thank you :) One question...can I use liquid coconut milk? I don't have dry.

[@thisisme2681]

I agree with you! I don't understand why people are so judgemental. I've seen CP, HP, and MP soaps that are just like art. I respect makers of these elaborate soaps as well as simple soaps. As Taylor Swift said, people, "need to calm down".

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Taylor Swift is my fave. ♥️

[@Jr-nd9kd]

melt and pour soap making is more science than anything

[@lesliewhite-harrison2657]

Thanks for being you.

[@tonyahunt3175]

Good morning Ms.Soap & Clay I just want to say thank you this video I love watching you teach the different techniques. My question for you is can one make glycerin m&p into liquid body wash?

[@jadegirl5150]

Hi I just watched your triple butter blend and my question is how can we make a clear melt and pour base? Do we just add propylene glycol and if so when do we add it? Thanks for making these videos and giving us a recipe to try. I had no idea I can make my own melt and pour that easy. You rock and you are so beautiful. Love the dress. 😍

[@AnaJ.]

when making liquid soap, the KOH can be dissolved in glycerin...you can probably add it at any time...and I think it may induce the reaction to happen quicker.

[@carolp5993]

This is just what I was looking forward to cut my cost on my melt and pour base . Truly appreciate it! Can you add buttermilk powder to this?

[@MsAubrey]

Both types have their place! And let me tell you, from experience... using boxed cakes is less expensive and takes up less space. And one can always change the flavor of a boxed cake by using butter vs. oil or adding almond emulsion... or adding vanilla... Just sayin. ; ) There's also a place for M&P as well as CP or HP.

[@ramonecd]

I like that it doesn’t take alcohol to make!

[@melissag5050]

So encouraging, I love it :) That outfit though, really looks great on you! I hate to hear that you're dehydrated though :( being super thirsty no matter how much water you drink really sucks...

[@marisajames8158]

Wonderful, thank you! Would you consider making a clear soap?

[@cczahnow]

This has been my first HP FAIL soap! Never turned into 100% liquid so I just saved the lumpy mixture in containers. Fingers crossed it'll work. I did test it and it's cooked at least.

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Oh no! You couldn’t get it fluid in the melt?

[@Lola-wb3vh]

I am a new soapers and I use melt and pour embeds sometimes. I did not know that I could make a MP base! I am so thankful you made this video!!!! Thank you!!!

[@sunittabasam7666]

Your 3 butter recipe is fantastic. Thank you . Do you have a transparent base ?

[@hungzzzz]

Mrs Soap & clay : - Can i make the MP base using any other CP recipes (with no adding ingredients like clay, flower, milk) and add glycerin? - I dont have a crocpot, can i use a electric temperature-controlable cooktop? - Can the HP be substituted by a CP soap- after 1 day of curing and we cut it to pieces, then cook with Glycerin? Thank you so much for answering these!

[@carolp5993]

Thank you so much for this!! Can you make buttermilk base by adding dried buttermilk to it? This has been a lifesaver for me as melt and pour base is getting costly!!!

[@souls6534]

I love this. I cannot find your triple butter M & P from last year...?

[@soapyacreshomestead2226]

This is freakin awesome! Thanks

[@iKit306]

Omg I love this. I LOVE creamy lather soaps. All of my recipes include Shea butter already specifically for that reason. So this is neat! Cause I'm one of those that finds your average M&P base to be drying... So I have to bookmark this. If I ever want to give M&P a serious go (and HP too) I'll be coming back here. Thank you! Oh and with the cake metaphor... whether you boxed it or made it from scratch, you still made a cake. And cake is tasty! ...and now I want it. Lol. Can Uber Eats save me.. ?

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

They save me regularly. 😂

[@sl4983]

Can the base be made to be white? Like a goats milk base? Or what works we substitute to make a basic goats milk base?

[@denisehaley9271]

14:24 where did you purchase your dBm handled cutter from? I like that🤗

[@kaitlynwood4441]

I am OBSESSED with you and your channel! I'm new to soap making and have been binge watching your videos. I never thought I would find myself watching soap tutorials for three/four hours straight. Thank you so much for everything you have contributed to the soap community! I admire your chemistry background, artistry, and passion. I'm so grateful to have found your channel. I know you are likely very busy but if you happen to have a spare moment I have two questions that I would reallyyyy appreciate answers to :). 1. What did you pour into your mixture at 8:27? It was right after you added the powder additives, and before you started mixing using your hand mixer. 2. What kind of glycerin do you use? Is it vegetable glycerin? Thank you again for all your videos. I didn't know I could make my own melt and pour base until I heard about it from you. You truly do have a wonderful channel and impressive talent. God bless you!

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Hey! Thanks for finding us! We're a nice bunch, most of the time. Looks like that was some version of titanium dioxide or other whitener; an optional ingredient. Have fun!

[@kaitlynwood4441]

Wow, thank you so much for responding to me! You made my day :)! Wishing your business good fortune and great success! @@MrsSoapAndClay

[@barefootmama1985]

I love your channel! Super awesome. I have a question about MP additives. From my understanding, powders can be used in MP. However, there is confusing info out there. Why can spirulina be used, but not powdered apple or powdered pumpkin? Is this true? If so, what's the science behind this?

[@montyboyb3855]

Tea is incredibly high and caffeine caffeine is a diuretic diuretics cause you to become extremely dehydrated you need to balance with electrolytes you can pass out on tea diets I learned the hard way!

[@tcidlik22]

I love this but I'm also terrified to do it. Will you be making a clear one on the chanel? Sorry if that has been asked I'm behind on videos. Also, why do the bases that you buy have all of the weird ingredients that are hard to pronounce?

[@MELVINKI]

Mrs soap & Clay. Can we use the same recipe for shampoos bars ? Do you have one of melt and pour shampoo bar recipe? Thank you 😊

[@kaseyjackson1579]

Also what did you add in when you added the milk powder and clay....the stuff in the white bottle? Sorry for all the questions, just want to be sure I get this right...its my first try at this from scratch. Thanks so much

[@midnightblue496]

I have two questions first which type of glycerin 2. do you hav a recipe for foaming bath wash from scratch, Thank you

[@melissamiller3466]

I made this but made a bigger batch. I love the soap but mine stays tacky on the side that is not on the freezer paper. Can I get some tips on my recipe?

[@cheziahphillip6388]

Can you use cocoa butter to substitute mango butter?

[@allersfera]

so this M&P base would be moisturizing enough to use as shampoo bar or conditioning bar by itself? just like that?

[@chrism237]

How would you make a jelly soap melt pour base?

[@allersfera]

will the recipe work without titanium dioxide and I just add it as Kaolin clay? Or will it also work if I remove both kaolin and titanium dioxide? Will the Base just look clearer?

[@annalewkowicz9030]

Hi, great video as always! Can you tell in me which video you're making the triple butter blend? I cannot find it :/

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Hey! You bet - link below! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGOzc52qj7N0iZI

[@scottmillard7461]

Does this have to cure like CP soap before use?

[@AnnetteSummers-rx9ve]

Can you use powdered goat milk instead of coconut

[@be4meetsafter]

#1 You are gorg and yup eff that cleanse. Lol. #2. Thank you for calling out the elitists that truly want to believe they're better than others because of different ways to make soap 😂 #3. HAD to subscribe. Had to. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Let me know how it goes if you make it!

[@purplelissh]

I forgot to say I normally just cook my soaps when I put those crazy fragrance oils in it then I add my fragrance oils after it is fully cooked

[@DuchessArtisanCreations]

Hi, I am trying to find the 3 butters video which I am not having any success.

[@lvanelli1]

If you do the 75% glycerine does it make it sweat more. Or less than 100% glycerine

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

The 75% would make it sweat less!

[@kpoonsawad1]

I just followed your soap paste recipe. Will do the MP base tomorrow. How long do I have to sit/cure them for? Sorry if I’ve used the wrong term. I am a newbie in soaps stuff. 💓😍. TIA.

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Hey! So glad you’re starting the soaping journey! This base is ready to use in 2 days. Have fun!

[@blairblanks]

So, on the question of “Can any CP recipe be made into a glycerin m&p base,” can it, as long as you’ve got a boatload of castor oil in said recipe? My basic CP recipe is lard, coconut, olive, cocoa, canola, a little something like hemp or avocado oil, plus castor oil. I see most M&P bases also add beeswax. So if I pump up the castor %, add some beeswax and hot process it, I just need to add a 75-100% glycerin at the end to make it M&P?

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

You don’t even really need a bunch of castor oil! I’ve done a number of melt and pour recipes from scratch vids on the channel since this one - I think I made a playlist to make it easier!

[@L_27Forsythe]

Does this sweat? Anything I’ve used with glycerin sweats too much.

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Everything with glycerin has the ability to sweat. The glycerin, being a humectant, pulls moisture from the air.

[@montyboyb3855]

How long has your Hamilton Beach hand mixer lasted? I just got one..

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Well, the first lasted like five years? And the subsequent ones lasted a few years each.

[@shalomeclark9204]

I am in humid Florida, how would I know whether to use 75% glycerin or 100% glycerin?

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

I’d use less glycerin in this muggy weather!

[@paulalynrider4009]

So I just re-watched this so I can do some this weekend. Question I did not see addressed, and maybe the answer is too obvious for me, but is the lye to make melt and pour NaOh Or KOH? Or a combo? Like in hot process?

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Regular sodium hydroxide!

[@paulalynrider4009]

@@MrsSoapAndClay , thanks!

[@sl4983]

Is that the hubs?

[@colleenmiller-director8408]

Apologies if I missed this, but does a MP base like this need to cure at any point (either before or after making the final product)? I've only done a few MP things and they have all been with store-bought bases.

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Good question! No cure is required for a base like this. Have fun!

[@jenniferbarber5815]

MaybI ask, what is the yellow stuff that you added? 😊

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Probably the Shea!

[@jenniferbarber5815]

Hi, What kind of tea are you drinking? If it is black tea, it is a diuretic. It will just go through you and you will have lots of trips to the toilet. You may be lacking in minerals. I drink a glass of water with an electrolyte tablet and I don’t get thirsty and it has mineral salts, it rehydrates you. I have heard of skinny teas. They don’t work and are not healthy.

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

They’re all caffeine free, so no black teas and the like. Ginger and ginseng and orange peel and dandelion and stuff in them.

[@jenniferbarber5815]

@@MrsSoapAndClay Sounds like you have picked a healthy herbal tea. Dandelion detoxes the liver, Ginger and Ginseng are great too. Orange peel, being bitter also helps with detoxing the liver. I drink a ginger, ginseng and lemon tea from M&S. If you are trying to lower your blood sugar, try eating blueberries and sour cherries as they contain anthrocyanins that helps lower your blood sugar. Apple cider vinegar, about a teaspoon in a large glass of water is also a good cleanser and is good for your stomach. Lemon juice in a warm glass of water also cleanses and is an age old remedy.

[@jenniferbarber5815]

You could mix the blueberries and cherries with coconut yoghurt unsweetened organic cocoa powder and soy or any plant milk and make a smoothie. 😊

[@sincerelovechild]

WOW! And that has nothing to do with saponification.😋

[@montyboyb3855]

A cake is a cake is a cake! 🙌🙌🙌🤣❤️U!

[@TheeElfinlight]

So... I've watched way too many videos on making melt and pour bases. But none of them explains certain ingredients. And most of them are for clear soap. Only thing I see you add is glycerin and bees wax. In others they use stearic acid instead. But I was under the understanding you needed propylene glycol to make it remeltable. Others add sorbitol as well. Can we please have a video that just explains all this. Because I can't seem to find reliable info out there and there is only 1 m&p basemakers groups and they aren't even in agreement. Lol

[@thomascave3270]

can you add goat milk

[@chascatt]

Can you switch to decaf? Caffeine will dehydrate you . I know you do coffee as well. Could you be getting too much? Or is it decaf already

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

If I switched to decaf, I would not be fun to be around. 😂 I normally drink at least a gallon of water every day though, which I thought would balance out the coffee. 🤔

[@chascatt]

@@MrsSoapAndClay must be some serious caffeine in that tea

[@kelseyyates8812]

Hey, which lye did you use? Sodium or potassium?

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Regular sodium hydroxide. I almost never use potassium these days!

[@kelseyyates8812]

@@MrsSoapAndClay thanks so much. I can't wait to try this recipe. I make cp but would like to do mp for embeds on top. And I already have all these ingredients except the glycerin

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Have fun and let us know how it goes!

[@kaseyjackson1579]

I accidentally commented on the wrong melt & pour video..sorry about that....can I substitute the coconut milk powder for oat milk powder in this recipe. Thanks so much for all your time 🧼

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Hey! You sure can. Have fun!

[@pjmarks100]

i truly want to try this. Why would someone want this type over cp? Like how do you market it against your cp soaps?

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Some people just genuinely prefer glycerin soaps over cold process. I’ve found that those with oily skin gravitate to it.

[@pjmarks100]

@@MrsSoapAndClay cool, ty

[@paulalynrider4009]

Help me understand...so melt n pour is basically glycerin soap? As a child I remember glycerin soap being clear, and yes, very drying. Or is clear glycerin soap a whole different thing? Also, when would someone not accustomed to melt n pour use it? Would it be a stand alone soap? Or more for within soap designs, etc? I promise I'm not melt n pour prejudice. I started with CP, but want to learn and understand ALL the processes!

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Melt and pour is glycerin soap, whether clear or not. And it can definitely be drying, but it doesn’t have to be!

[@paulalynrider4009]

@@MrsSoapAndClay , So why would we melt and repour it? Isn't it already soap after what you showed us? Seriously, I'm trying here! LOL!

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

To scent it and colour it and add extra skin loving bits of awesome!

[@GertD7StarMtrxAlchem]

@@paulalynrider4009 I think what she is trying to tell us is that the melt and pour that are made already are very dry and she is just showing us that it does not have to be so she adds softness to the melt and pour process. That way after the saponification it will feel very soft to your skin did I explained it right I hope that makes sense.

[@paulalynrider4009]

@@MrsSoapAndClay , O.K., I'll add glycerin to my next supply order and play with it.

[@lisamzzetta1488]

It sure is a think if you drink too much water it flushes away all your vitamins

[@magnifiquebathnbody4041]

You look amazing

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Thanks! Super thirsty! 😂