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Turmeric Ombre Soap Project

Item No. PS000036
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LEVEL Intermediate
TIME 2 hours
YIELD About 5 pounds of soap
COST
$235.97
This soap is all about simplicity. The ombre design is made by layering various shades of turmeric powder. For a pop of color, it's topped with cornflower petals and safflower petals.

This soap is made with skin-loving ingredients like cocoa butterturmeric shea butter, and sunflower oil. The ombre design is made by layering various shades of turmeric powder

The bars are unscented, which makes this recipe perfect for those with sensitive skin. Feel free to add a fragrance or essential oil if you’d like – find out how much to use with our Fragrance Calculator. To help the turmeric pop, we recommend forcing gel phase. Using warmer temperatures (120-130° F) and placing the soap on a heating pad should do the trick. 

What You Need:

IB002134
5 lb Mold With Sliding Bottom

5 lb Mold With Sliding Bottom

1 Mold
$65.99
IB002820
Silicone Liner for 5 lb Wood Mold

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$25.99
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Castor Oil

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4 oz
$8.89
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Organic Cocoa Butter Wafers

Organic Cocoa Butter Wafers - 1 lb

1 lb
$40.09
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Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil - 1 lb

1 lb
$5.99
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Olive Oil - Pure

Olive Oil - Pure - 1 lb

1 lb
$12.99
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Sunflower Oil

Sunflower Oil - 1 lb

1 lb
$7.99
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Turmeric Shea Butter

Turmeric Shea Butter - 8 oz

8 oz
$15.99
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Sodium Hydroxide Lye

Sodium Hydroxide Lye

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$15.69
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Turmeric Powder

Turmeric Powder - 3 oz

3 oz
$4.99
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Palm Oil

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1 lb
$6.39
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Blue Cornflower Petals

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Marigold - Calendula, Dried

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Recipe

INGREDIENTS:
  • Castor Oil - 4 oz
  • Organic Cocoa Butter Wafers - 1 lb
  • Coconut Oil - 1 lb
  • Olive Oil - Pure - 1 lb
  • Sunflower Oil - 1 lb
  • Turmeric Shea Butter - 8 oz
  • Sodium Hydroxide Lye
  • Turmeric Powder - 3 oz
  • Palm Oil - 1 lb
  • Blue Cornflower Petals - 3 oz
  • Marigold - Calendula, Dried - 3 oz
EQUIPMENT:
  • 5 lb Mold With Sliding Bottom
  • Silicone Liner for 5 lb Wood Mold - 1 mold

Instructions

You will need:

  • 5 Pound Wood Mold with Sliding Bottom
  • Silicone Liner for 5 Pound Wood Mold
  • 1.6 oz. Castor Oil (3%)
  • 2.2 oz. Cocoa Butter (4%)
  • 16.2 oz. Coconut Oil (30%)
  • 7 oz. Olive Oil (13%)
  • 13.5 oz. Palm Oil (25%)
  • 10.8 oz. Sunflower Oil (20%)
  • 2.7 oz. Turmeric Shea Butter (5%)
  • 7.7 oz. Sodium Hydroxide Lye
  • 16 oz. Distilled Water (10% water discount)
  • Turmeric Powder
  • Cornflower Petals
  • Safflower Petals

COLORANT PREP: Disperse 3 teaspoons of turmeric powder into 3 tablespoons of a lightweight liquid oil such as sunflower or sweet almond. Use a mini mixer to get rid of clumps.

SAFETY FIRST: Suit up for safe handling practices. That means goggles, gloves, and long sleeves. Make sure kids, pets, other distractions, and tripping hazards are out of the house or don’t have access to your space. Always make soap in a well-ventilated area.

Follow these steps:

1

Slowly and carefully add 7.7 ounces of lye to 16 ounces of distilled water. Gently stir until the lye has fully dissolved. Set it aside to cool. Optional: Add 3.5 teaspoons of sodium lactate to help the bars harden more quickly.

2

Melt and combine 1.6 ounces of castor oil, 2.2 ounces of cocoa butter, 16.2 ounces of coconut oil, 7 ounces of olive oil, 13.5 ounces of palm oil (remember to fully melt the entire container of palm oil before portioning), 10.8 ounces of sunflower oil, and 2.7 ounces of turmeric shea butter into a large mixing bowl. Once the lye water and the oils have cooled to 130° F or below (and are ideally within 10 degrees of each other), add the lye water to the oils and stick blend the mixture to a thin trace.

3

Split the batch of soap into 4 equal containers - each should have about 600 mL. Add the following amounts of dispersed turmeric powder and whisk in.

  • Container A: 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon dispersed turmeric

  • Container B: 1.5 teaspoons dispersed turmeric

  • Container C: ¼ teaspoon dispersed turmeric

  • Container D: none

4

Stick blend the darkest color for a few seconds to thicken to a medium trace. The soap should be the texture of pudding so it's thick enough to support the layers above it. Pour all of this soap into the mold and tap on the counter to get rid of bubbles. Smooth with a spoon if necessary.

5

Stick blend container B for a few seconds to thicken to medium trace so it can support the layers above it. Pour or spoon all of this soap into the mold. Be careful to not break through the layer below. Smooth with a spoon and tap on the counter to get rid of bubbles. Whisk the other containers of soap to ensure they're not getting too thick.

6

If necessary, stick blend container C for a few seconds to thicken to medium trace. Pour or spoon all of this soap into the mold. Be careful to not break through the layer below. Smooth with a spoon and tap on the counter to get rid of bubbles.

7

If necessary, stick blend container D for a few seconds to thicken to medium trace. Pour or spoon all of the soap into the mold. Be careful to not break through the layer below. Smooth with a spoon and tap on the counter to get rid of bubbles.

8

Use a small spoon to create a side wave texture on the top of the soap. There is no right or wrong way to do this, so have fun with it!

9

Sprinkle cornflower petals or safflower petals onto the soap. Or, sprinkle both on either side of the mold. Lightly press the petals into the soap with gloved hands to help them stick.

10

This soap benefits from gel phase because it helps natural color of the turmeric powder pop. To increase the temperature of the soap, place the mold on a heating pad set to medium for 1-2 hours. Note: The amount of time on the heating pad will vary depending on your climate and how hot the lye and oils were when mixed. Keep your eyes on the soap for the first hour. Gel phase will first begin in the center of the soap and spread out to the sides. If gel phase is not occurring in the first 15 minutes or so, increase the temperature of the heating pad and insulate with a blanket. Just be careful that it doesn't get too hot and crack.

11

Allow the soap to stay in the mold for 1-3 days. Carefully remove from the silicone liner and cut the soap into bars. Cutting these bars from the side can help prevent drag marks from the petals on top. Allow them to cure for 4-6 weeks and enjoy!

Tutorial credits

Photographer: Amanda Kerzman

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Turmeric Ombre Soap Project

  • LEVEL Intermediate
  • TIME 2 hours
  • YIELD About 5 pounds of soap

This soap is made with skin-loving ingredients like cocoa butterturmeric shea butter, and sunflower oil. The ombre design is made by layering various shades of turmeric powder

The bars are unscented, which makes this recipe perfect for those with sensitive skin. Feel free to add a fragrance or essential oil if you’d like – find out how much to use with our Fragrance Calculator. To help the turmeric pop, we recommend forcing gel phase. Using warmer temperatures (120-130° F) and placing the soap on a heating pad should do the trick. 

You will need:

  • 5 Pound Wood Mold with Sliding Bottom
  • Silicone Liner for 5 Pound Wood Mold
  • 1.6 oz. Castor Oil (3%)
  • 2.2 oz. Cocoa Butter (4%)
  • 16.2 oz. Coconut Oil (30%)
  • 7 oz. Olive Oil (13%)
  • 13.5 oz. Palm Oil (25%)
  • 10.8 oz. Sunflower Oil (20%)
  • 2.7 oz. Turmeric Shea Butter (5%)
  • 7.7 oz. Sodium Hydroxide Lye
  • 16 oz. Distilled Water (10% water discount)
  • Turmeric Powder
  • Cornflower Petals
  • Safflower Petals

COLORANT PREP: Disperse 3 teaspoons of turmeric powder into 3 tablespoons of a lightweight liquid oil such as sunflower or sweet almond. Use a mini mixer to get rid of clumps.

SAFETY FIRST: Suit up for safe handling practices. That means goggles, gloves, and long sleeves. Make sure kids, pets, other distractions, and tripping hazards are out of the house or don’t have access to your space. Always make soap in a well-ventilated area.

Follow these steps:

1

Slowly and carefully add 7.7 ounces of lye to 16 ounces of distilled water. Gently stir until the lye has fully dissolved. Set it aside to cool. Optional: Add 3.5 teaspoons of sodium lactate to help the bars harden more quickly.

2

Melt and combine 1.6 ounces of castor oil, 2.2 ounces of cocoa butter, 16.2 ounces of coconut oil, 7 ounces of olive oil, 13.5 ounces of palm oil (remember to fully melt the entire container of palm oil before portioning), 10.8 ounces of sunflower oil, and 2.7 ounces of turmeric shea butter into a large mixing bowl. Once the lye water and the oils have cooled to 130° F or below (and are ideally within 10 degrees of each other), add the lye water to the oils and stick blend the mixture to a thin trace.

3

Split the batch of soap into 4 equal containers - each should have about 600 mL. Add the following amounts of dispersed turmeric powder and whisk in.

  • Container A: 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon dispersed turmeric

  • Container B: 1.5 teaspoons dispersed turmeric

  • Container C: ¼ teaspoon dispersed turmeric

  • Container D: none

4

Stick blend the darkest color for a few seconds to thicken to a medium trace. The soap should be the texture of pudding so it's thick enough to support the layers above it. Pour all of this soap into the mold and tap on the counter to get rid of bubbles. Smooth with a spoon if necessary.

5

Stick blend container B for a few seconds to thicken to medium trace so it can support the layers above it. Pour or spoon all of this soap into the mold. Be careful to not break through the layer below. Smooth with a spoon and tap on the counter to get rid of bubbles. Whisk the other containers of soap to ensure they're not getting too thick.

6

If necessary, stick blend container C for a few seconds to thicken to medium trace. Pour or spoon all of this soap into the mold. Be careful to not break through the layer below. Smooth with a spoon and tap on the counter to get rid of bubbles.

7

If necessary, stick blend container D for a few seconds to thicken to medium trace. Pour or spoon all of the soap into the mold. Be careful to not break through the layer below. Smooth with a spoon and tap on the counter to get rid of bubbles.

8

Use a small spoon to create a side wave texture on the top of the soap. There is no right or wrong way to do this, so have fun with it!

9

Sprinkle cornflower petals or safflower petals onto the soap. Or, sprinkle both on either side of the mold. Lightly press the petals into the soap with gloved hands to help them stick.

10

This soap benefits from gel phase because it helps natural color of the turmeric powder pop. To increase the temperature of the soap, place the mold on a heating pad set to medium for 1-2 hours. Note: The amount of time on the heating pad will vary depending on your climate and how hot the lye and oils were when mixed. Keep your eyes on the soap for the first hour. Gel phase will first begin in the center of the soap and spread out to the sides. If gel phase is not occurring in the first 15 minutes or so, increase the temperature of the heating pad and insulate with a blanket. Just be careful that it doesn't get too hot and crack.

11

Allow the soap to stay in the mold for 1-3 days. Carefully remove from the silicone liner and cut the soap into bars. Cutting these bars from the side can help prevent drag marks from the petals on top. Allow them to cure for 4-6 weeks and enjoy!

Tutorial credits

Photographer: Amanda Kerzman