DIY: Olive Oil & Almond Milk Soap

Soap making, much like candle making, is one of those things that you always think is going to be more difficult than it actually is when you give it a try. I hope to make a few different types of soap as the time goes on, just to find flavours and colours that I enjoy most, but for a first attempt this turned out pretty well. And it’s one of those crafts that would make a perfect gift for loved ones, wrapped simply in some kraft paper and string.

Supplies

• Olive Oil soap base (400g makes approx. 2 medium bars)
• Scent ( I used 2ml of almond milk flavour)
• Metal moulds
• Dried flower petals (optional)

Cut the soap base into small chunks and place into a glass bowl. Put a small pan of water onto boil, turn down to a simmer and put the bowl on top of the pan.

Stir continuously until the soap base has melted completely and no lumps remain. Remove from the heat and add the scent.

Pour the soap into the moulds, leave for a minute and then add some dried petals on top, if you’d like.

Put the moulds into the freezer for 20 minutes to help the soap to set and to make it easier to remove the soap from the moulds.

If you have trouble removing the soap from the moulds, dip into warm water until they become loose enough to release.

Photo Credit: Lucy