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Sep 08 2008

Making Soap That Looks Like Gems

Amethyst Gem SoapThe photo to the left may look like an amethyst crystal, but it’s really soap - credits for the photo go to Arlena Thane at the TeachSoap site.  That link also gives very detailed instructions on how to make this amethyst gem soap using the melt-and-pour technique.

Several years ago, I was really into soap-making, and I was recalling today all the pictures I had seen in the past from people who had created soaps that resembled gems and minerals.  In particular, I remember a great photo that someone had taken of malachite soap along with instructions on how to make it.  I wasn’t able to find that, but I did find this other post at Urban Design with a fantastic photo and a link to Amethyst Soaps on Etsy.  I love stuff like this - the only problem is I think it’s too pretty to use.  I’m still hoping to find some time this winter to try making that malachite soap, though.  If I can’t find the instructions, I’ll just have to experiment with it until I get it right.  

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