Ombré soap
Aesthetic ombré soaps with natural ingredients? Then yes
Do you want to make instagram-perfect ombré soaps too? We bring you a simple tutorial on how to achieve the desired ombré effect when using soap masses. Try making ombré soaps for yourself or as a gift and be surprised by the gorgeous result.
OMBRÉ SOAP - INGREDIENTS
To make ombré soap you need soap mass, a combination of translucent layers that will be coloured with mica powder and a white layer that will make the individual colours stand out better. You can choose the mica powders according to your own imagination, try different combinations of colours and scents to make ombré soap exactly according to your taste.
The amount of soap mass in the table is converted to one oval soap bar made in the form shown.
INGREDIENCE weight
ZENIOSOAPBASE Clear 45 g
ZENIOSOAPBASE Pro-W 20 g
Mica powder Bonny buttercup 0,1 g
Mica powder Frosty Rose Petal 0,1 g
Mica powder Soft amethyst 0,1 g
Mica powder Deep ocean blue 0,1 g
Mica powder Lime 0,1 g
Peony and crisp apple fragrance oil 0,6 g
IPA isopropyl alcohol as required
Silicone mould oval ---
OMBRÉ SOAP - PROCEDURE
1. line the shorter edge of the mould with a book (about 1 cm thick) or other object.
2. weigh 22.5 g of translucent soap mass into a heat-proof container. Add any mica powder, even a guess will suffice, you don't need to stick to the amounts of colouring agents given.
3. heat the mixture for about 30 seconds in the microwave until dissolved (the soap must not bubble),
add 0.2 g of fragrance oil, stir and pour into a tilted mould (supported by a book). The soap should cover ¾ of the bottom of the mould. Spray immediately with IPA (to remove bubbles).
4.once the layer has set, line the opposite edge of the mould, weigh out 22.5g of translucent mass into a heatproof container and add a second mica powder of your choice.
5.allow the soap mass to melt in the microwave (about 30 seconds), add 0.2 g of fragrance oil
and stir.
6. pour the melted soap mass into the mould that you have previously sprayed with IPA, the soap should cover ¾ of the previous hardened layer. Spray immediately with IPA.
7.once set, remove the book or other object you used to support the mould and place the mould on a flat surface.
8.in a heatproof container , weigh out the white substance, heat for about 30 seconds in the microwave until melted. Then add the fragrance oil (0,2 g), stir.
9. pour the mass over the previous two layers previously sprayed with IPA, so that the white mass completely covers the previous layers. Immediately after pouring the soap mass, spray it with IPA.
10. once set, the soap is ready to use.
OMBRÉ SOAP - TIPS AND TRICKS
Below you will find tips to help you in making ombré soap.
The soap mass can be heated in a water bath in addition to the microwave, the whole process will take longer, on the other hand, you don't have to worry about the soap quickly boiling and boiling off, as can easily happen
in the microwave.
If your soap has hardened during the making process, don't despair, you can still melt it again, either in a water bath or in the microwave.
When making larger quantities of soap, multiply the weight by the number of individual soap bars you want to make. However, the quantities given are only for the form we have chosen. If you choose a different mould, you will need to recalculate the amount of soap mass, the coloured layers should be the same weight and there should be enough white mass to cover the entire surface area of the soap.
Moulds with smooth bottoms are suitable for production. If the bottom contains embossing or other protrusions this may distort the ombré effect of the soap.
Soap mass consumption also depends on how much you line the edge of the mould. The more tilted the mould, the more soap mass you will use to cover ¾ of the bottom of the mould.
The quantities of soap mass, colorants and fragrance needed are in grams and not percentages just so that you maintain the correct proportion of ingredients to create the desired look of the soap. The weights are based on the mould we have used, if you change the mould you will need different amounts of soap mass, however you can keep the ratios as long as you do not change the thickness of the layers.
OMBRÉ SOAP - RAW MATERIALS AND THEIR IMPORTANCE
Want to find out more about the different raw materials used to make ombré soap? You have come to the right place. We will introduce you to the different ingredients that have been selected for the preparation of ombré soap.
SOAP MASS
A combination of a translucent soap mass to create the desired colour effect and a white mass to allow the colours to stand out has been chosen to make the ombré soap.
ZENIOSOAPBASE Clear is a versatile transparent soap mass that can be used for a variety of soap mass projects. The advantage is that it provides a non-dewy soap, i.e. your soap won't get covered in dew droplets after standing for long periods of time. Another advantage is that the soap dries more slowly, however, if you want to store the ombré soaps you make for longer, wrap them in cellophane to prevent the soap from drying or sagging
due to loss of water.
ZENIOSOAPBASE Pro-W is a great soap mass for larger projects because, in addition to protecting against dew, it solidifies faster than types of soap masses designed for more challenging design creations. This allows you to have your soap finished faster.
The above soap masses can be substituted for other soap masses, but always choose a combination of translucent for the colored layers and white to finish the soap.
MICA WIPES
Mica powders have been chosen to colour the jendotint layers of the soap. The instructions show the exact shades we used for each colour combination. These are the yellow shade Bonny buttercup, the pink Frosty rose petal, the blue Deep ocean blue, the purple Soft amethyst and the green Lime.
The range of mica powders is really wide, so feel free to use your imagination and combine your favourite shades. The dosage is also variable in this case , you can add more mica powder after the soap has melted until you reach the desired shade.
An alternative to mica powders are soap colorants, such as ZENICOLOR, which combine well with that brand of soap. These dyes can also be used in other soap masses, but you may not get exactly the same shades as the manufacturer states.
FRAGRANCE OIL
Peony and Crisp Apple fragrance oil was chosen to scent the soap, combining the floral scent of peony with the sweet scent of apple. However, there is a really wide range of different fragrance oils available to you, which you can combine at will to create an ombré soap exactly to your liking.
For example, you can choose a different fragrance oil for each layer of soap or leave the soap unscented.
Substitute essential oils for fragrance oils, but some dark coloured essential oils may affect the final colour of the soap.
IPA - ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
Bubble remover or isopropyl alcohol is a substance that performs two functions in the manufacture of soaps from soap solids. The first is that it helps to remove bubbles and foam from the surface of freshly poured soap. Therefore, it is necessary to spray each layer immediately after pouring while it is still liquid, otherwise the bubbles will not be removed.
Each layer is then sprayed after it has set, just before the next layer is poured. It is the IPA that ensures that the layers adhere better to each other.
NOTICE
As mentioned, you can experiment with homemade recipes to achieve the desired properties. However, many factors such as humidity, temperature, quality of ingredients and storage can affect the final result.
Before using any raw material to make a cosmetic product, familiarize yourself with its properties, recommended dosage, storage conditions or safe handling. Any raw material may have the potential to cause an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals, so before using a product, we recommend that you find out if you suffer from an allergy to any of the raw materials or the overall product, e.g. by a skin test.
If you have very sensitive or very acne-prone skin, or other skin and health problems, we recommend that you consult a medical professionalbefore applying a new product to your skin, whether it is a homemade cosmetic product, a pure raw material or a commercially available product.
OMBRÉ SOAP - CONCLUSION
Have you been so happy with your creation that you immediately had to share it on social media? If you make this colourful ombré soap, be sure to show it to us. Send us photos to marketing@handymade.sk or tag us on Facebook.
Thanks to Ivana Jačalová for this great tutorial on creating ombré soaps.
Stay creative.
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