This shows slivers of soap in a make-shift double boiler (i.e., Bagna Maria in case Marco is watching). The bowl is PYREX glass - do NOT use any glass bowl, stick with metal mixing bowls if you are not certain. The bowl is simply placed in a pot with simmering water in it. The rim of the bowl rests on the rim of the pot, so the bowl is suspended in the water and does not touch the hot bottom of the pot.
In about 10-15 minutes the soap seems to darken, but it is really becoming partially translucent. At this point the melted slivers can be mixed or stirred with a spatula or butter knife. However, do not expect an actual liquid because it ain't happening-it's more like cake frosting.
I used a butter knife to begin loading an empty roll-up container that has been rolled to the very top. When the space is filled, I roll it downward to make more room. When it is full I just smooth off the top with the edge of the knife as shown in the next photo.
When I have loaded as much as I want, I let it harden at room temp or in the fridge and smack on a label. .
That's it, no muss, no fuss, no belly spasms. Of course I am not doing this with my wife in the apartment but if I hurry and clean up, SWMBO will never know.
In about 10-15 minutes the soap seems to darken, but it is really becoming partially translucent. At this point the melted slivers can be mixed or stirred with a spatula or butter knife. However, do not expect an actual liquid because it ain't happening-it's more like cake frosting.
I used a butter knife to begin loading an empty roll-up container that has been rolled to the very top. When the space is filled, I roll it downward to make more room. When it is full I just smooth off the top with the edge of the knife as shown in the next photo.
When I have loaded as much as I want, I let it harden at room temp or in the fridge and smack on a label. .
That's it, no muss, no fuss, no belly spasms. Of course I am not doing this with my wife in the apartment but if I hurry and clean up, SWMBO will never know.