Very Merry Cranberry Tree MP Soap Recipe

About This Recipe:

Your family and friends will just love this. The cranberry fragrance makes this a perfect soap for the holidays.

Shopping List:

(1) 2 lb Basic Goat Milk MP Soap Base - 2 lb Tray

(1) 2 lb Premium Extra Clear MP Soap Base - 2 lb Tray

(1) 2 fl. oz Very Merry Cranberry* Fragrance Oil 400

(1) 1 Block Light Gold Shimmer Mica Soap Color Blocks

(1) 1 Block Crimson Red Wine Sparkle Mica Soap Color Blocks

(1) 2.5 gm Bag Traditional - Iridescent Super Sparkle Glitter

(1) 1 Mold Star Column Silicone Soap Mold 2005

(1) 1 Mold Tree Column Silicone Soap Mold 2006

(1) 1 Mold Tall & Skinny Loaf Silicone Soap Mold 1505

(1) 1 Piece Beaker - Natural Polypropylene

(1) 1 Each Hairnets - 24 inch Disposable

Recipe Ingredients:

• 24 oz. Basic Goat Milk MP Soap Base - 2 lb Tray
• 22.5 oz. Premium Extra Clear MP Soap Base - 2 lb Tray
• 1.15 oz. Very Merry Cranberry* Fragrance Oil 400
• ¼-½ Piece(s) Light Gold Shimmer Mica Soap Color Blocks
• ½ Piece(s) Crimson Red Wine Sparkle Mica Soap Color Blocks
• 1 Teaspoon(s) Traditional - Iridescent Super Sparkle Glitter

Equipment From Home:

• (1) Microwave
• (1) Microwave-Safe Measuring cup (32 oz.)
• (2) Microwave-Safe Measuring Cup (16 oz.)
• (1) Measuring Spoons
• (1) Cookie Sheet
• (1) Mixing Spoons
• (1) Spray Bottle with Rubbing Alcohol - 91%
• (1) Soap Cutter & Cutting Mat
• (1) Scale - Digital Display
• (1) Mitre Box (optional)

Directions:

NOTE: If you are making these products for sale, good manufacturing practices recommend you wear a hairnet, gloves and a mask. We also recommend a clean apron and workspace.

1. Assemble the Star Column Silicone Mold and the Tree Column Silicone Mold making sure all sides are firmly linked together. Place mold on a cookie sheet to give it stability and also to catch any soap should it leak out. Prop sides of molds against something solid to keep molds from falling over. 
2. STAR: Cut up 7.5 oz. clear soap and place in microwave-safe measuring cup. Add 1/4-1/2 of gold mica color bar. Heat in microwave until soap has melted.
3. When soap has cooled to 125°F, pour into star column mold. Pouring soap too hot will cause the mold to bow. Spritz top of melted soap with alcohol to release any bubbles. 
4. TREE: Cut up 15 oz. clear soap and place in microwave-safe measuring cup. Add 1/2 Crimson Red mica color block and heat in microwave until melted.
5. Add 0.45 oz. Very Merry Cranberry Fragrance Oil and mix to incorporate.
6. When soap has cooled to 125°F, pour red soap into tree column mold. Spritz top of melted soap with alcohol to release any bubbles. Let soap completely harden.
7. To remove soap, pull sides apart and carefully remove soap from mold. Trim any excess soap from the sides of the tree or star with a soap cutter or a potato peeler.
8. Place Tall & Skinny loaf mold on cookie sheet. 
9. To a microwave-safe measuring cup, add 24 oz. cut up goat milk soap. Heat in microwave until melted.  
10. Add 0.70 oz. of fragrance and 1 tsp. super sparkle glitter and mix well.
11. When soap has cooled to 125°F, pour enough soap into mold to cover the bottom.
12. Spritz the entire tree heavily with alcohol. Place tree down into the mold. Slowly pour more soap around the tree. Gently tap the mold on the counter between pours to release any air bubbles. Pour soap just to top of tree.
13. Spritz star with alcohol and place on top of the tree. Pour remaining soap around the star up to the top of the mold. The star will be sticking up out of the mold. Spritz, again, to remove any bubbles. Let soap completely harden.
14. When completely set, gently pull sides away from soap. Turn mold over and gently push from bottom until loaf releases.
15. Place loaf in mitre box (if available) and cut up into 1" slices. Wrap in plastic wrap.
16. Label product accordingly.

To Use: Lather only wet skin and rinse with warm water.