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How to Make Sage Soap

Friday, September 04, 2009
Related Tags: soap | sage | microwave | melted | mold
 

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

  • White bar soap (unscented)
  • Cheese grater
  • Measuring cup
  • Microwave
  • Spoon
  • Sage
  • Green soap coloring
  • Soap mold
  • Step 1:
    Grate your bar soap.
  • Step 2:
    Scoop the soap shavings into your measuring cup and place in the microwave.
  • Step 3:
    Microwave on high for 30 seconds. If the soap is not fully melted, microwave in 15 second increments until melted.
  • Step 4:
    Stir the melted soap with your spoon.
  • Step 5:
    Add your sage directly to the melted soap and stir well. Use as much sage as you like--the more you use, the stronger the smell.
  • Step 6:
    Add a few drops of green soap coloring and stir well.
  • Step 7:
    Pour the soap into the mold and allow to cool for several hours. Pop the soap out of the mold once it is completely cooled. Enjoy.

Tips & Warnings

  • You can purchase specialty sage in the soap section of your craft store, or you can use store-bought sage from the grocery store.You can purchase white soap in your craft store, or purchase regular white soap (body soap) at many stores.
  • Be careful when handling hot soap. It can burn your skin.

How to Make Sage Soap Provided by eHow.com
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