Projects with lots of layers, swirls, embeds and more are awesome. But sometimes you just want to make something easy and straightforward, you know what I mean? This no-fuss melt and pour project is just that. But, that doesn’t make it boring! The soap base is colored with a blend of Queen’s Purple Color Block and Black Oxide Color Block for a rich, dark violet hue. Then, lots of glitter and sparkle is added. It reminds me of deep space.
The soap is scented with Bramble Berry’s Alien Type Fragrance Oil, which was inspired by the Thierry Mugler perfume of the same name. It smells absolutely amazing with notes of jasmine, amber, ylang ylang and a touch of patchouli. It’s the perfect scent for the mysterious purple color of this soap. Don’t forget to add the Vanilla Color Stabilizer, because the fragrance does discolor. I used the Stephenson Ultra Clear Soap Base for this project so the sparkle really pops, but any clear melt and pour soap base would work as well.
What You’ll Need:
12 Bar Round Silicone Mold
32 oz. Stephenson Ultra Clear Soap Base
Queen’s Purple Color Block
Black Oxide Color Block
1/2 Tbsp. Iridescent Glitter
1 tsp. Snowflake Sparkle Mica
0.6 oz. Bramble Berry’s Alien Type Fragrance Oil
0.6 oz. Vanilla Color Stabilizer
99% Isopropyl Alcohol in Spray Bottle
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ONE: Cut and melt 32 ounces of Stephenson Ultra Clear Soap Base in the microwave using 30-60 second bursts. Once melted, add large chunks of the Queen’s Purple Color Block until you have a highly saturated purple color.
TWO: Add chunks of the Black Oxide until you have a darker purple color. If necessary, place the soap back in the microwave using 15-20 second bursts to help fully melt the Color Block. Add the black slowly so you don’t totally cover the purple color.
THREE: Once you’re happy with the color, add the Snowflake Sparkle Mica and Iridescent Glitter. Mix in thoroughly until there are no chunks of mica. To help it mix in a little better, you can disperse the Snowflake Sparkle in 1 tablespoon of rubbing alcohol. I skipped this step this time, and the color mixes in fine. Just takes a little more stirring. =)
FOUR: Add the Bramble Berry’s Alien Type Fragrance Oil and Vanilla Color Stabilizer. Mix in completely.
FIVE: Pour the soap into the mold cavities, spritzing with alcohol after each pour to get rid of bubbles. Allow the bars to fully cool and harden for several hours, up to overnight. Remove from the mold. Wrap the soap in plastic wrap after unmolding to help avoid glycerin dew. Enjoy!
Sparkle Galaxy Melt & Pour Soap
Ingredients
- 12 Bar Round Silicone Mold
- 32 oz. Stephenson Ultra Clear Soap Base
- Queen’s Purple Color Block
- Black Oxide Color Block
- 1/2 Tbsp. Iridescent Glitter
- 1 tsp. Snowflake Sparkle Mica
- 0.6 oz. Bramble Berry’s Alien Type Fragrance Oil
- 0.6 oz. Vanilla Color Stabilizer
- 99 % Isopropyl Alcohol in Spray Bottle
Instructions
- Cut and melt 32 ounces of Stephenson Ultra Clear Soap Base in the microwave using 30-60 second bursts. Once melted, add large chunks of the Queen’s Purple Color Block until you have a highly saturated, deep purple color.
- Add chunks of the Black Oxide until you have a darker purple color. If necessary, place the soap back in the microwave using 15-20 second bursts to help fully melt the Color Block. Add the black slowly, you don’t want to totally cover the purple color.
- Once you’re happy with the color, add the Snowflake Sparkle Mica and Iridescent Glitter. Mix in thoroughly until there are no chunks of mica. To help it mix in a little better, you can disperse the Snowflake Sparkle in 1 tablespoon of rubbing alcohol. I skipped this step this time, and the color mixes in fine. Just takes a little more stirring. =)
- Add the Bramble Berry’s Alien Type Fragrance Oil and Vanilla Color Stabilizer. Mix in completely.
- Pour the soap into the mold cavities, spritzing with alcohol after each pour to get rid of bubbles. Allow the bars to fully cool and harden for several hours, up to overnight. Remove from the mold. Wrap the soap in plastic wrap after unmolding to help avoid glycerin dew. Enjoy!
