{"id":55391,"date":"2023-04-01T10:00:53","date_gmt":"2023-04-01T09:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/?p=55391"},"modified":"2025-01-14T11:34:25","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T11:34:25","slug":"how-to-melt-wax-soap-bases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/how-to-melt-wax-soap-bases","title":{"rendered":"How To Melt Wax &#038; Soap Bases"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are a variety of ways to melt wax and soap bases. Let&#8217;s take you through each one&#8230;<\/p>\n<h3>Cosy Owl Double Boiler:<\/h3>\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Melt Wax or Soap Using A Cosy Owl Double Boiler | Candle &amp; Soap Making\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ftBuor3Y0Wo?start=23&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>Fill the double boiler with water half way (225ml)<\/li>\n<li>Place on a hob at a medium heat<\/li>\n<li>Add soap base or wax into the boiler and gently stir until fully melted<\/li>\n<li>Do not boil the water inside the boiler, <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/craft-kits\/candle-making-kits\/soy-wax-mulled-wine-christmas-candle-making-kit\">warm<\/a> through only<\/li>\n<li>Avoid water contaminating the wax or soap base<\/li>\n<li>Use a thermometer to keep an eye on the temperature of the ingredients<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Creating A Double Boiler With A Pan And Jug:<\/h3>\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Make Galaxy Soap | Handmade Soap Tutorial\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L-6hpd7sX3k?start=61&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>This method is similar to melting <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/fragrance-oils-for-candle-making\/all-fragrances\/chocolate-fragrance-oil\">chocolate<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Fill a pan half way with water<\/li>\n<li>Place it onto a hob at a medium temperature<\/li>\n<li>Add wax or soap to a jug and place this inside the pan<\/li>\n<li>Do not boil the water or contaminate the ingredients inside the boiler<\/li>\n<li>Keep an eye on the temperature to make sure you are not over-heating your ingredients. Each wax will vary in which temperature you can heat them to.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Microwave<\/h3>\n<p>We do not recommend heating wax in a microwave, however our <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/how-to-make-melt-pour-soap-at-home\">melt and pour soap<\/a> bases can be melted using this method.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-55411 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_245805259-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"977\" height=\"652\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_245805259-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_245805259-scaled-500x334.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_245805259-scaled-700x467.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_245805259-scaled-64x43.jpeg 64w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_245805259-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_245805259-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_245805259-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_245805259-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_245805259-2048x1367.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_245805259-200x133.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_245805259-400x267.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_245805259-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_245805259-800x534.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_245805259-1200x801.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 977px) 100vw, 977px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Cut the soap base into small chunks<\/li>\n<li>Place the chunks into a microwavable container or jug (You can cover the container with clingfilm to help keep in the moisture while heating)<\/li>\n<li>Microwave the soap for 30 second bursts until it is fully melted<\/li>\n<li>Use a thermometer to check on the temperature, it oil best not to exceed 65c<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Want to read more frequently asked <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/how-to-make-wax-melts-at-home\">craft<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/faq\">questions<\/a>? 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