{"id":41652,"date":"2022-03-22T15:51:09","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T15:51:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/guides\/how-to-spring-honey-bee-inspired-soap"},"modified":"2025-01-14T11:33:43","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T11:33:43","slug":"how-to-spring-honey-bee-inspired-soap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/how-to-spring-honey-bee-inspired-soap","title":{"rendered":"How to: Spring Honey Bee inspired Soap"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you ready for Spring inspired projects? We have a great project for all the bee lovers out there. This gorgeously, <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/essential-oils\/eucalyptus-globulus-essential-oil\">fresh<\/a> soap <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/easter-candle-basket-recipe\">recipe<\/a> is perfect for making 6 soap bars with a Spring honey bee inspired design. Add a personalised touch by your choosing your mica powder colour and fragrance. We have chosen Honey <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/fragrance-oils-for-candle-making\/premium-fragrance-oils\/cosy-owl-premium-1-million-type-fragrance-oil\">fragrance oil<\/a> to match perfectly with the design.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/soap-making-supplies\/melt-pour-soap\/stephenson-melt-pour-st-clear-soap-base-1kg\/?wmc-currency=EUR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">400g Melt &amp; Pour Clear Soap Base<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/craft-supplies\/soap-making-supplies\/soap-moulds\/honeycomb-bee-clear-silicone-mould-set-of-6\/?wmc-currency=EUR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bee soap mould <\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-extras\/essential-wax-thermometer\/?wmc-currency=EUR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thermometer<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Electric weighing scale<\/li>\r\n<li>Spray Bottle with Rubbing Alcohol<\/li>\r\n<li>Microwaveable Jug, small jug and a pot<\/li>\r\n<li>Spoon<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/fragrance-oils\/honey\/?wmc-currency=EUR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">x1 50ml Honey Fragrance oil <\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/mica-powders\/gold-satin\/?cPath=111_116_119&amp;&wmc-currency=EUR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold Mica Powder<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Microwave\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/candle-making-extras\/beka-bain-marie-double-walled-boiler\/?wmc-currency=EUR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">double boiler<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-extras\/beka-bain-marie-double-walled-boiler\/?wmc-currency=EUR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Bain Marie<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Rubbing alcohol<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4><strong>Step One<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Slice pieces of the soap into small chunks, this will make the melting process easier. Pop your microwavable jug onto the scales and measure your soap. This should be around 400g of soap which will make around six soaps.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2576\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"483\" height=\"483\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4><strong>Step Two<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Add half the amount of the soap chunks into the jug and pop it in the microwave to melt for 20-30 second increments until the soap has melted fully. Then add in the next chunks and melt these again in the same way.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2578\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"474\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><br \/>Avoid raising the temperature above 75\u00b0c degrees as this is when the soap starts to scorch!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4><strong>Step Three<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Next, spray a few sprays of rubbing alcohol into a separate pot and add a small amount of mica powder (half a teaspoon would be plenty). Mix this until the powder has become smoothly mixed into a liquid.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step Four<\/strong><br \/><br \/>Next add the mica powder into the soap at around 60c. Then mix it until fully blended into the soap.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2581\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"497\" height=\"497\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4><strong>Step Five<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You will now want to measure out the fragrance oil. It is important to check the percentage in which you are able to add into the soap. The general rule of thumb for adding fragrances is around 2% but please check our IFRA <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/candle-containers\/candle-glasses\/glass-candle-container-100cl-classic-jar-with-lid\">statement<\/a> on the <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/\">Cosy Owl<\/a> website. If it\u2019s any less than 2% you will need to go with what the restricted amount is. For Honey we have chosen to add 2% fragrance. This equals 8g of oil, use the weighing scales and a separate jug to get an accurate measurement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4><strong>Step Six<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2579\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"488\" height=\"488\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The ideal temperature to add fragrance oil is 60\u00b0c degrees however please note that every fragrance oil has a different flash point. You can check the <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/data-sheets\">data sheets<\/a> on each fragrance oil product page on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosyowl.com\/index.php?main_page=fragrances#NADG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cosy Owl website<\/a>. Pour in your fragrance oil, for honey, this can be added at 60c as it&#8217;s flashpoint is higher. Thoroughly stir the fragrance into the mix.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4><strong>Step Seven<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Pour the liquid soap into the moulds and watch the swirly, shiny mica powder dance as it settles in the mould.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2582\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_3743.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"484\" height=\"484\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4><strong>Step Eight<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2583\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_3744.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"486\" height=\"486\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Spray the rubbing alcohol across the surface of the soap to pop all of the bubbles on the surface.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Leave the moulds to set for around 2 hours until completely <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/glitters\/lake-blue-biodegradable\">cool<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4><strong>Step Nine<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Remove the soaps from the mould to reveal the wonderful Spring honey bee inspired soap and amazing scent. This is our favourite scent this month for a fresh, <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/glitters\/pure-white-biodegradable\">clean<\/a> smell for Spring.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2584\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_3745.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"490\" height=\"490\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2585\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_3746.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"490\" height=\"490\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2573\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Spring-bee-soap-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Tah Dah!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to tag us in your creations on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cosyowlcandles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thecosyowl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thecosyowl\">Facebook<\/a> so we can see!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you ready for Spring inspired projects? We have a great project for all the bee lovers out there. This gorgeously, fresh soap recipe is perfect for making 6 soap bars with a Spring honey bee inspired design. Add a personalised touch by your choosing your mica powder colour and fragrance. We have chosen Honey [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":42091,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[678,721],"tags":[337,620,596,594,600,328],"class_list":["post-41652","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-soap-making","category-spring","tag-crafts","tag-creative","tag-how-to-guides","tag-mica-powder","tag-soap-making","tag-video"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41652","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41652"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41652\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/42091"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41652"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41652"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41652"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}