![]() ![]() Keep slicing them into smaller pieces that start to resemble crystals.Ĭontinue cutting to shape your crystals into unique pieces. Take your layered soap creation and cut it into slices.Ĭut the clear ends at an angle to create triangle shapes. Once the three layers of soap are completely cool, carefully pop them out of the mold. Pour on the third layer of soap and let it harden. ![]() Scratch the surface of the second layer of soap in the mold and spray with alcohol. ![]() This is the third and final layer, which you want to be the darkest. Reheat the leftover soap again if needed. Pour the second layer on and let it harden and cool. Spray rubbing alcohol on the first layer in the mold before pouring the second layer. This is the second layer, so don’t make it too dark. Stir in your choice of essential oils and coloring. Reheat the bowl with the glycerine since it’s most likely starting to thicken at this point. This texturizes the surface to help the layers stick together. Once it’s hardened, lightly scratch it with a fork. Let the soap harden and cool in the mold. Leave the rest of the liquid in the bowl. Pour a thin layer of the melted clear soap into your mold. This only takes seconds, so watch it closely. Put pieces into a microwave-safe bowl and heat to melt. You want a sharp knife for this to save your sanity. The first layer is clear, then a lighter blue, and then a darker blue.Ĭarefully cut the block of transparent glycerin into chunks. We are making layers in different colors to give a gradient effect. The first step is to make the pieces of the gemstone that will jut out of the base. How to make the crystals for the crystal soap How to Make Crystal Soap that Looks Like Gemstones What you need to make crystal soap Play around with colors and even add some luster for shine. Homemade crystal soap makes an excellent and unique gift idea for anyone, especially if they are into crystals and gemstones. I used soap coloring, but next time I will use food coloring for more vibrant colors. I would love to do it again with other colors. It was a bit time-consuming, but that was partly my inexperience. After I had finished the crystal soap, I have to say it wasn’t difficult. ![]()
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