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Creating DIY Presents Like Handmade Organic Soap

By Melanie Vaughn


While others rely on shopping the last minute for their gift items, some who are drawn to the art of DIY projects prefer to make their own. If you like this idea, you might as well give handmade organic soap a try. With the nearing holiday season, who knows what part of the earth your batch of creations will reach.

If you view something as simple as a soap, you will not see any complexity in its function or structure. However, when you consider the different ingredients used to make it, you will gain a different perspective as an ordinary consumer. This involves the use of synthetic components to mimic its organic counterpart, which sadly, can cause problems to the skin.

With this possible threat, you will understand that going all natural and being involved in the process of making one is advantageous. This healthy alternative is also best shared to the people you want to reward as a form of appreciation. Therefore, try to spare some time for this gift making project which involves basic mixing and molding, thus being conveniently doable.

Like what has been mentioned, this idea has its advantages. One could be that you can exercise full control as to what ingredients you want to throw in the mixture. Although there are suppliers for this, you can start with a base, some essential oils and dried herbs that you feel will be fitting for the personalities of the recipients of the present.

Meanwhile, the process is indeed doable because you can utilize the equipment in your current kitchen set up. For the melting of the base and other components, a good sized pot will be necessary together with a stirrer. Before proceeding to the molding, see to it that you have your containers ready, whether they are measuring cups or ones that you customized with the use of cardboard boxes and the proper lining.

When buying the base for your soap, do not be surprised if they come in big blocks, as this is done because it is meant for batch orders. If you are in the testing phase, cut them into smaller blocks so they will melt consistently. Once the water boils in the pot, you can then pour it in together with the essential oils and herbs for the aroma.

Be warned however that you cannot just throw in large amounts of these ingredients for your soap. Too much my cause irritations on sensitive skin or even in your sense of smell. Try to familiarize yourself first with what you are going to use and from there, experiment with combinations.

Take note that bases have varying compositions, therefore expect varied reactions as well once you deal with the mixture. Study your recipe in details so you will know that everything will come together finely. Should you wish to go organic all the way, see to it that your base is, thus ensuring the purest creation.

When the molds have dried and are ready to be taken out, you can proceed to shaping them as you desire. If you made a good batch, you will have dozens of handmade organic soap that you can distribute when the holidays come knocking on your door and theirs. Also, never forget that personal touch, as you seal the wrapper with love.




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