Grapefruit & Thyme MP Soap Loaf Recipe

About This Recipe:

You will be surprised at how easy this soap is to make. This fragrance of peach, pink grapefruit and yuzu perfectly compliment this soap. Use this for spring craft shows, bridal showers and more! You can easily change the colors to reflect any theme.
* This was originally named Cucumber Pamplemousse MP Loaf.   

Shopping List:

(1) 2 lb Premium Ultra White MP Soap Base - 2 lb Tray

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

(1) 1 Block Granny Smith Green Sparkle Mica Soap Color Blocks

(1) 1 Block Jazzberry Red Mica Soap Color Blocks

(1) 2 fl. oz Peach, Grapefruit & Thyme Fragrance Oil 860

(1) 2 oz Vanilla Color Stabilizer - MP Soap

(1) 1 Mold Guest Loaf Silicone Mold 1502

(1) 1 Piece Wavy Soap Cutter

(1) 1 Each Hairnets - 24 inch Disposable

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

Recipe Ingredients:

• 24.20 oz. Premium Ultra White MP Soap Base - 2 lb Tray
• 20.0 oz. Premium Extra Clear MP Soap Base - 2 lb Tray
• 0.30 oz. Granny Smith Green Sparkle Mica Soap Color Blocks
• 0.30 oz. Jazzberry Red Mica Soap Color Blocks
• 1.0 oz. Peach, Grapefruit & Thyme Fragrance Oil 860
• 0.50 oz. Vanilla Color Stabilizer - MP Soap
• 1 Piece(s) Guest Loaf Silicone Mold 1502

Equipment From Home:

• (1) Microwave
• (1) Microwave-Safe Measuring cup (32 oz.)
• (2) Microwave-Safe Measuring Cup (8 oz.)
• (1) Scale
• (1) Thermometer
• (1) Soap Cutter
• (1) Salad Shooter or Cheese Grater
• (1) Spray Bottle with Rubbing Alcohol - 99%
• (1) Spatula or Mixing Spoon
• (2) Medium Size Mixing Bowls
• (1) Scale - Digital Display
• (1) Thermometer

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. To a microwave-safe measuring cup, add 4 oz. of cut up White MP soap. Add 0.20 oz. of the Jazzberry Red Soap Color Bar and place in cup with soap. Heat both in microwave in 30 second intervals until completely melted. 
2. Pour soap into Guest Loaf Silicone Mold and let harden. Once soap has set up, remove from mold and set aside.
3. To microwave-safe measuring cup, add 4 oz. of cut up Clear MP Soap. Add 0.10 oz. of Granny Smith Green Sparkle Mica Soap Color Bar. Heat in microwave in 30 second intervals until melted.
4. Pour soap into Guest Loaf Silicone Mold and let harden. Once soap has set up, remove from mold and set aside.
5. Using a Salad Shooter with the thin slice attachment, place the Granny Smith Green soap into the top and slice entire piece until done. If a Salad Shooter is not available, you can try a vegetable peeler or a mandoline slicer to make long green slices. Set aside to be used later.
6. For the Jazzberry Red colored soap, we used the cheese grater attachment to make smaller, rounded curls. Again, if a Salad Shooter is not available, you can use a regular cheese grater with the larger holes. When this soap has been shredded, set aside in separate bowl.  
7. In a small cup, mix 0.65 oz. fragrance with 0.32 oz. vanilla stabilizer and mix well. Let sit for 2 minutes. 
8. To microwave-safe measuring cup, add 20 oz. cut up White MP soap base. Heat in microwave until completely melted. Add fragrance mixture and blend into soap.
9. Using a spray bottle of rubbing alcohol, spritz the green and pink soap shreds on all sides. Layer these into the Tall & Skinny Silicone Loaf Mold, alternating colors.
10. Once the temperature of the melted soap has cooled down to between 125°-130° F, carefully pour this over the colored pieces. As the soap is poured, stop and gently tap mold on counter to release any air bubbles that may be created. Do this once or twice during the pouring process.  
11. Once the soap has been poured, spritz the top of soap with rubbing alcohol, again, and let soap harden.
12. To microwave-safe measuring cup, add 4 oz. of cut up clear soap.  Add 0.10 oz. of Neon Coral and Cocktails Soap Bar to the soap and heat in microwave until melted.
13. Spritz top of white soap well with rubbing alcohol. Once this soap has cooled to around 125° F, pour over white layer, spritzing again when done. Let set up.
14. To measuring cup, add 12 oz. cut up clear soap, 0.20 oz. green soap color bar and 0.20 oz. of white soap. Heat in microwave until soap and color have completely melted. Stir well
15. Mix 0.35 oz. fragrance oil and 0.17 oz. stabilizer. Let sit for 2 minutes then blend into soap.  
16. Once soap has cooled to 125-130°F, spritz top of pink soap with alcohol and pour green soap over the top. Spritz, again, and let soap completely harden. 
17. Remove soap from mold. Using a mitre box, if available, cut into 8 slices using the wavy soap cutter. Wrap in plastic wrap or packagiing of choice. 
18. Label product accordingly.   

To Use: Lather onto skin and rinse with warm water.