Back in 2020 I shared a divider pine tree soap video that became one of the most watched videos in my channel during Christmas time. (The blog version is linked here.)
This soap is a version of that technique, but done in a cavity mold instead. Also, with a 3d printed divider instead of the DIY toilet paper roll.
Here is a video of the making and below the supplies I used.
Mold:
Fragrance:
- Crafter’s choice Balsam pine 1.20 oz + 0.80 oz Nature’s Garden Apples and oak (0.66 oz of this blend for each portion of soap. Soap batter is divided in three portions.
- This scent blend leans more towards a masculine soap or Christmas pine scent. You can use any other blend that behaves well.
Colorants
- for 14 oz of soap (1/3): 1/2 tsp Savage Garden green + 1/4 tsp green oxide
- for 14 oz: 1/2 tsp Synergy (next time I will use less or more white color instead)
- for 14 oz: 1/2 tsp Winter white
Equipment
Needed Ingredients
| Ingredient | Gram(s) | Ounce(s) | Pounds(s) | Oil % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coconut Oil, 76 deg | 217.72 | 7.68 | 0.48 | 24% |
| Ricinus Oil (Castor Oil) | 63.50 | 2.24 | 0.14 | 7% |
| Karite Butter (Shea) | 99.79 | 3.52 | 0.22 | 11% |
| Tallow, Beef | 244.94 | 8.64 | 0.54 | 27% |
| Rice Bran Oil | 281.23 | 9.92 | 0.62 | 31% |
| Ingredient | Gram(s) | Ounce(s) | Pounds(s) | Batch % |
| NaOH (5% Superfat) | 118.53 | 4.18 | 0.26 | 9.59% |
| KOH (5% Superfat) | 8.75 | 0.31 | 0.02 | 0.71% |
| Water (40% Lye + 60% Water Solution) | 190.92 | 6.73 | 0.42 | 15.45% |
| Total Oils | 907.18 | 32 | 2 | 73.43% |
| Soap Weight (Pre-Cook) | 1,235.44 | 43.58 | 2.72 | 100% |
Safety Equipment:
Respirator (I use this when mixing the lye, I mix the lye in the window sill, window opened, with a pedestal fan blowing the fumes away, better yet, freeze your distilled water prior) I also try to wear long sleeves, pants and closed shoes. In my personal experience, most of my near misses (when I feel my skin itching or a slight burning sensation), or when I come contact with the soap batter, have happened when I am wiping down the containers, when I am almost done.
Facial Shield (I use either a facial shield or the goggles below)
Soaps by Glenda 