Two Layer Silky Smooth Log

Two Layer Silky Smooth Log

This batch will fill our Wooden Log Mould comfortably, and can be a one colour pour or, alternatively, divide into two as our picture shows you for a two tone log which is wonderful sliced with our Flat Blade Cutter or Crinkle Cutter.

This recipe makes a very hard bar that has a lovely silky texture and fluffy lather.

• 50g Castor Oil
• 550g Olive Oil
• 250g Palm Oil
• 300g Palm Kernel Oil
• 100g Rice Bran Oil

• 171g Caustic Soda (Sodium Hydroxide)
• Between 320g and 450g water (use the higher amount of water if using touchy fragrances or you are a beginner as it will give you more time to play with)

• Essential Oils or Fragrance of choice

Method:

For how to make soap from Scratch, please see our Cold Process Soapmaking Instructions Page

We divided our batch into two equal portions for a horizontal layer. To make a two layered Soap Log:

• Bring the soap to medium trace and then divide the batch into two containers
• Colour and fragrance the base layer and carefully pour into the log mould
• Then colour and fragrance the top layer
• Check that the base layer has started to set up a little (so that it is firmer)
• Then carefully pour the second layer over the back of a spoon so that the soap doesn’t make any depressions into the base layer.
• Cover and insulate as normal

TIP: To make a diagonal line in a log mould you will need to wedge the log mould on an angle firmly. Two stacks of old books works well, and then padded out the hollow under the base with towels or wedges of foam. If using one of our Wooden Log Moulds, secure the removable base and mould with tape or elastic bands if laying the mould on the diagonal.

• Once the mould is wedged firmly on the angle, carefully pour half the soap into it.
• Now colour and fragrance the other half and WAIT. If you have too heavy a trace it will set up too soon.
• Once the soap is almost firm to touch, carefully sit the mould flat again
• Then pour the second colour from a very LOW height. A light trace works best and try pouring over the back of a spoon or spooning it carefully over the first layer to avoid an uneven line.

Back to Main Recipes Index