Violet Glitter Gradient Soap Tutorial
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Recipe type: Melt and Pour
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Serves: 9 Bars
 
This Violet Glitter Gradient Soap Tutorial features lots of layers and glitter!
Ingredients
  • 45 oz. Clear Melt & Pour Base
  • 12 mL Easter Purple Lab Color
  • 5¼ teaspoons Iridescent Glitter
  • 12 mL Violet Fragrance Oil
  • 10" Silicone Loaf Mold
  • 2 - 3 Droppers
Instructions
  1. Cut the Clear Melt & Pour Base into small, about-equally-sized chunks and measure out 9 oz. each into five separate containers. Be sure the containers are microwave safe.
  2. Melt one of the soap containers in the microwave on 30 second bursts, and then using a dropper, add 3 mL of Violet Fragrance Oil and mix well.
  3. Using a second dropper, color the layer with 6 mL of diluted Easter Purple Lab Color. If you’ve never diluted Lab Colors before, check out this post before diving in.
  4. Add 2 teaspoons of glitter and mix well, making sure the glitter, fragrance and Lab Color are fully incorporated into the soap.
  5. Pour the soap into the mold and spray with Isopropyl Alcohol to disperse bubbles.
  6. Melt a second soap container in the microwave on 30 second bursts. Fragrance with 3 mL of Violet Fragrance Oil and add 3 mL of diluted Easter Purple Lab Color.
  7. Add 1.5 teaspoons of glitter and mix well, making sure the glitter, fragrance and Lab Color are fully incorporated into the soap.
  8. Spray the first layer liberally with Isopropyl Alcohol. This will help the second layer of soap adhere and prevent separation between the layers. When the first layer has formed a thick skin and when the second layer has cooled to 130 degrees or below, pour the second layer into the mold. Spray with Isopropyl Alcohol to disperse bubbles.
  9. Melt a third soap container in the microwave on 30 second bursts. Fragrance with 3 mL of Violet Fragrance Oil, color with 2 mL of diluted Easter Purple Lab Color and add 1 teaspoon of glitter.
  10. Spray the second layer liberally with Isopropyl Alcohol. This will help the third layer of soap adhere and prevent separation between the layers. When the second layer has formed a thick skin and when the third layer has cooled to 130 degrees or below, pour the third layer into the mold. Spray with Isopropyl Alcohol to disperse bubbles.
  11. Melt a fourth soap container in the microwave on 30 second bursts. Fragrance with 3 mL of Violet Fragrance Oil, color with 1 mL of diluted Easter Purple Lab Color and add ½ teaspoon of glitter. Spray the third layer liberally with Isopropyl Alcohol. This will help the fourth layer of soap adhere and prevent separation between the layers. When the third layer has formed a thick skin and when the fourth layer has cooled to 130 degrees or below, pour the fourth layer into the mold. Spray with Isopropyl Alcohol to disperse bubbles.
  12. Melt the final soap container in the microwave on 30 second bursts. Because this layer needs to remain clear, do not add any Lab Color or fragrance oil. Add ¼ teaspoon of glitter. Spray the fourth layer liberally with Isopropyl Alcohol. This will help the final layer of soap adhere and prevent separation between the layers. When the fourth layer has formed a thick skin and when the final layer has cooled to 130 degrees or below, pour the clear layer into the mold. Spray with Isopropyl Alcohol to disperse bubbles.
  13. Wait 24 – 48 hours for the soap to harden before enjoying your glitter gradient soap!
Recipe by Soap Queen at https://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/melt-and-pour-soap/violet-glitter-gradient-tutorial/