Is there a way that I can make soap without purchasing the expensive glycerin from the craft stores?
I was looking at Michaels and it was like $9 for just a little bit of glycerin. Is there a cheaper way of doing it?
The “glycerin” soap base you’ll find at Michael’s is poor quality, supremely expensive and detergent based. It isn’t really soap at all, but several detergents, some glycerin and maybe a little shea butter or goat’s milk mixed in.
Wholesalesuppliesplus.com is a decent source for what you’re looking for. You’ll just need to search by another name: Melt & Pour Soap base.
Here’s another source that I’ve had good luck with: http://www.soapandthings.com/c-14-m-p-soap-making.aspx
It’s fun to make, safe and (besides color and scent) you can add things to it like finely ground oatmeal, honey or cocoa butter.
SFIC (sficcorp.com) probably makes the best melt and pour base out there, but you’d have to buy in huge quantities. If you use the link above, you’ll find it by the pound, decent quality and at a good price.
HTH!
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