How much do I need?

'I have the moulds, glasses, carton....but don't know how much wax or soap to buy?'
This is anther common question with a nice easy answer.

You can fill the mould or cup with water and tip it into a measuring jug. This roughly converts volume to weight.
It is close enough to indicate how much you should buy / melt.
Another way I like to do it is with rice. The moulds stay dry with rice, and if the mould is clean, the rice can just go back into its container.
For small moulds you may need to do it a few times and divide the toal volume by the number of fills, eg:

• 300 water in a measuring jug after filling a glass candle holder 4 times
  
• approximately 300gm wax needed for 4 candles - 75gm per candle.
  

soap making the easy way

Good to my word, here is the most simple soap project ever. Working with a base is safe and guaranteed to work. There's no nasty caustic soda and thermometers and protective gear oh NO! None of that. Just as it says, we do it with 'melt and pour' soap. It's very rewarding to get a great result first up, with a no fail soap. This soap is soft and lush, with a hint of fragrance and honey, such luxury!
I suggest the microwave be used at 80% first minute then reduced to about 50% checking at short intervals until the melting is almost complete - the rest will melt while you stir in the beeswax, essential oil and honey.
You could try other variations, using herbs and spices for example.
Then it's ready to pour - select your moulds. They can be commercially produced as those on our site or any containers from the kitchen.
If you need any help give me a call, see contact details soapmaking.com.au