Melt and Pour Soap Making Kit

I have always wanted to make soap and when i saw this kit it was a perfect opportunity. Being able to get everything I needed altogether to get started was a huge plus. Even though one of the pre-selected fragrances was not my favorite, for someone who also makes candles it gave me the opportunity to try a scent that i had not thought about using in the past. I have used the soap and the only very minor negative i have found is that it doesn't seem to lather up as much as i had hoped. Over all I had a lot of fun with this project, and will definitely be ordering some more. This has made me anxious to try some shampoo bars as well.

Note that you may not receive these exact Fragrance oils, I have Frosted Juniper and Alpine balsam I'd assume as a little switch up for the winter season. Small things I'd love to change about this kit-
1. This kit makes 8 bars and comes with a 6 cavity mold! While the directions state you can re-heat the soap base... I can't say I recommend this. We would love an upgraded 8 cavity mold!
2. NO TEMPERATURES! The temperature in which you should melt this soap base isn't listed, nor is the temperature for which the silicone mold can withstand. Please add temperatures!! This is an important step to ensure safety!
3. Fragrance oil %? The math is super important! As makers recording measurements and weights are all necessary to the process. From the math I've done according to the kits instructions the 2 lb (32 Oz) soap base + 1 Oz of fragrance oil is approximately 3% (32 x 0.03 = 0.96). So, like me if you want to use both fragrance oils weigh out 16 Oz and add only half of your 1 Oz bottle! ;)

Other than these things this kit is a perfect start for those who want to explore soap! Lots of love and happy making!!

This was a fun kit, and I've already ordered more soap base and fragrance to try again!

One thing that I wish was included would be a picture of overheated soap on the guide, or the temperature that we should get the soap to when microwaving.

I was extra cautious on my first batch and both over- and under- heated the soap base; due to the quantity I was instructed to heat and the quality of my microwave, half melted well but the other half was solid. I continued to stir and microwave to break down the solid, some of the base that melted initially ended up overheating. I resolved that issue on the second batch by pouring some of the melted base into a separate silicone container before continuing to heat the rest.

The second batch turned out much prettier, and I'm sure my future soaps will look even better as I continue to learn. I don't think this is the place to ask, but if anyone knows I'd be grateful, could the base be heated in a double broiler, or would the water/steam cause an issue?

Just finished up my first time making melt and pour. So far so good! Couple of tips though for Candle Science to make these kits even better. There was actually 35 + oz of soap. Not complaining by any means. Did appear it may have melted a bit in transit but dont think that would change the weight. But glad I measured. Also the included spray bottle is great to have, however it shoots out in a stream not a mist. Luckily I have some laying around for my other crafts. All in all great kit. Love the free shipping. I'll be doing the candle one next. I also didn't use the Bamboo coconut I went with another scent. That's the reason I weighed the wax so I knew exactly how much to add. Can wait to see how these turn out tomorrow.

I love the smell of the teakwood and it feels so nice on my skin. But afterwards, it’s a little dry. Also is it normal to clump up after a little while. I wasn’t sure how long to stir.