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Melt & Pour from scratch

7 years ago

Hi, I am wanting to make GOAT MILK MELT & POUR BASE from scratch. I already create goat milk soaps using cold process. I would like to make my own melt & pour base so that I can try out some scents without making full batches, for those 'one-off' custom scents. I saw the thread below, but honestly there was no clear cut answer. I just need a simple 'Yes' or 'No'...

Can I make a Melt & Pour Base by making my cold process recipe without any coloring or fragrance, and after the curing time is over - melt it down to add coloring and scent to create new soaps? If yes, is the soap ready once it cools? Are there any other things to consider? If no, how do I go about making my own base. Please do not tell me to go buy my base - I prefer to make my own.

https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/2614078/goats-milk-melt-and-pour-soap-base-from-scratch

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Brent B
7 years ago
(yes, a bit late to the party)
The short answer is no.
The reason?
Melt and Pour is using glycerin which you can buy already made, as you know.
Glycerin is derived from making cold processed soap by the "big" boys (commercially).
The glycerin is separated out and sold to different markets.

The process you are describing is called rebatching, where you make the cold processed soap, grate it and melt it down and add what ever goodies you like.

This method usually makes a more rustic looking soap.
If you choose to do this, you must let the soap cool down a bit, so as not to burn off your scent if adding.
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