A while back I was watching some cake baking videos, and I stumbled into this one (I really like his channel)
When I saw them making the clear agates, it got me inspired to try the method with soap. Sadly, I failed. I tried using clear melt and pour on top of white melt and pour base (painted) but the results were just not good. I also tried using crystallized sugar, which actually looked good, but I always hesitate to use food items in soap.
So I tried instead to make them with soap dough, and I am happier with that result. (I did try adding a layer of clear melt and pour on top for shine, but did not like it and scraped it off). Needless to say, I was glad when I was finally able to put these on top a full bar of soap.
I have a handful of these bars left, so I added them to the store. I REEEEAAALLY like the fragrance, it is Amber Vanilla by Lone Star Candle Supply.
Below is what I used to make it and links to the videos:
Recipe
Recipe Oils, Fats and Waxes
| Oil | % | Ounces | Grams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallow Beef | 30 | 9.6 | 272.16 |
| Coconut Oil, 76 deg | 25 | 8 | 226.8 |
| Olive Oil | 21 | 6.72 | 190.51 |
| Canola Oil | 9 | 2.88 | 81.65 |
| Castor Oil | 8 | 2.56 | 72.57 |
| Shea Butter | 7 | 2.24 | 63.5 |
| Total | 100 | 32 | 907.18 |
Recipe Totals
| Liquid Required | 8.65 oz | 245.35 g |
| NaOH Weight | 4.5 oz | 127.66 g |
| Oil Weight | 32 oz | 907.18 g |
| Fragrance Oil Weight | 2 oz | 56.7 g |
| Superfat | 5% | |
| Total Batch Weight | 47.51 oz | 1346.9 g |
| Lye Concentration | 33.33% | |
| Liquid : Lye Ratio | 2 :1 |
Equipment
Fragrance and Colorant:
* Amber Vanilla from Lone Star
*1/4 tsp of Azure Blue Mica
*Mix of glitter and micas. I used Gold Dust Eco -Glitter, Mama Clown White Glitter, Gold enigma, Snowflake Sparkle mica, and Silver Mist Mica. (The nurture soap links are affiliate links).
*Chopped clear Melt and pour.
Soaps by Glenda 
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