Recipe Tutorials 2007

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1.1 - Little Bag of Love Soaps Requirements: 500g red raspberry soap (Soap Barn) Silver soap glitter (Soap Barn) Heart mould (Chocolate Den) Paper roses (Soap Barn) Organza bag (Soap Barn) Method: Gently melt the soap in a small pot over the stove or in the microwave on defrost. Sprinkle a little silver glitter into each heart cavity. Pour the soap into the heart mould and leave to set. Once set, remove the soaps from the mould and place them in the organza bags. Decorate the bags with lovely paper roses. back to top

1.2 - Ylang-ylang Massage Oil Requirements: 8 Tablespoons technical oil (Soap Barn) 4 Tablespoons sweet almond oil (Soap Barn) 2 Tablespoons wheat germ oil (Soap Barn) 3 Tablespoons avocado oil (Soap Barn) 40 Drops ylang-ylang fragrance (Soap Barn) 1 roller-ball bottle (Soap Barn) Method: Mix all the ingredients together. Add the fragrance and then pour into your roller-ball bottle. Use this sexy ylang-ylang massage oil for a fun Valentine’s evening. back to top

1.3 - ‘Wicked’ Solid Perfume Requirements: 4 Tablespoons cocoa butter (Soap Barn) 1 Tablespoons shea butter (Soap Barn) 1 Tablespoon evening primrose butter (Soap Barn) 1 Tablespoon avocado butter (Soap Barn) 1 Tablespoon beeswax (Soap Barn) 5ml ylang-ylang fragrance (Soap Barn) 5ml patchouli fragrance (Soap Barn) 10 Small silver tins (Soap Barn) Method: In a very small pot melt together cocoa butter, shea butter, evening primrose butter, avocado butter and beeswax. Then add 5ml ylang-ylang fragrance to the mixture and 5ml patchouli fragrance, blend well. Pour into small pots or tins and leave to set. Using ‘Wicked’ solid perfume: Rub your finger over the surface of the perfume and then dab behind your ears and on the inside of your wrists. Solid perfume is the perfect accessory to every handbag and makes a wonderful Valentine’s gift. back to top

1.4 - Romantic Candles for a Romantic Evening Requirements: 1lt Gel Wax (Soap Barn) 10 100ml glasses (Soap Barn) 1 pack pre-waxed wicks (Soap Barn) Red candle dye (Soap Barn) Frankincense and Myrrh fragrance (Soap Barn) Method: Melt the gel wax in a pot directly on the stove over a very low heat. When the gel is melted it will run like water. Then add a couple of drops of red candle dye and the entire bottle (10ml) of frankincense and myrrh fragrance to the melted gel. Dip the sustainer ends of the wick into the melted gel and position the wicks in the glass containers. Then pour the gel into the glass - fill to the top. Leave to set. Place these candles around a bath filled with bubbles, light them and indulge in a romantic Valentines bath for two. back to top

1.5 - Pink Heart Bath Butters Requirements: 4 Tablespoons cocoa butter (Soap Barn) 4 Tablespoons shea butter (Soap Barn) 2 Tablespoons avocado oil (Soap Barn) 2 Tablespoons avocado butter (Soap Barn) 3 Tablespoons beeswax (Soap Barn) Pink powder colouring (Soap Barn) Pearberry fragrance (Soap Barn) 1 Heart mould (Chocolate Den) White cookie cups (Chocolate Den) PVC box for packaging (Soap Barn) Method: Melt the cocoa butter, shea butter, avocado oil, avocado butter and beeswax in a pan directly on the stove over a low heat. When melted add some pink powder colouring and 50 drops of Pearberry fragrance (or any other fragrance you love). Leave the mixture to cool a while and then pour into the heart mould. Leave to set. Once cool you can place the mould in the refrigerator so the butters set quickly. Un-mould the butters and place them in white cookie cups in an attractive presentation box. Throw two or three butters into your bath for an indulgent, luxurious, decadent and romantic Valentines bath for two! back to top

1.6 - Strawberry lips Massage Bar Requirements: 16 Tablespoons cocoa butter (Soap Barn) 4 Tablespoons shea butter (Soap Barn) 4 Tablespoons avocado butter (Soap Barn) 5 Tablespoons beeswax (Soap Barn) 50 Drops Strawberry Fragrance (Soap Barn) Pink colouring (Soap Barn) 1 Giant lips mould (Chocolate Den) PVC box for packaging Method: Melt all the ingredients together over a low heat. Add the fragrance and colour then leave to cool. Once the mixture is fairly cool you can pour it into your mould. Leave to set. You can also place the mould in the freezer so that the bar sets faster. Use these strawberry lips for a romantic massage on Valentines Day. back to top

2.1 - Oatmeal Milk and Honey Crème Soap Bar Requirements: 250g Oatmeal Milk and Honey glycerine soap (Soap Barn) Oatmeal Milk and Honey Fragrance (Soap Barn) 50g Aqueous cream (Soap Barn) 1 Oval Hand Made soap mould (Soap Barn) 1 Soap bar box (Soap Barn) Organza ribbon (Soap Barn) Method: Gently melt your soap in the microwave or in a pot over a very low heat. Once the soap has melted add 40 drops of oatmeal, milk and honey fragrance and all the aqueous cream. Stir well till the aqueous has melted into the soap. You can put the mixture in the microwave for 20 seconds to help melt the aqueous. If your soap still smells of aqueous cream you can add another 10-20 drops of fragrance. Pour the soap mixture into the mould and leave to set. (Leave overnight). Once the soap is un-moulded you can place it in a PVC box. Tie it up with an organza ribbon. See how smooth and soft your skin feels after washing with this gentle soap. back to top

2.2 - Honey and Almond Bath Salts Requirements: 250ml bath salts (Soap Barn) 250ml bath crystals (Soap Barn) Honey fragrance (Soap Barn) Almond fragrance (Soap Barn) Attractive bottle or jar (Soap Barn) Method: Measure out one cup of bath salts (coarse salts) and one cup of bath crystals (salt crystals). Put them both into a mixing bowl and stir through well so that you have an even mixture of both salts. If there are any big lumps of bath salts take them out. You can either crush them smaller or simply toss them out. Add forty drops of honey fragrance and forty drops of almond fragrance to the mixture. Mix through well. Now you can put the salts into an attractive bottle or jar for presentation. back to top

2.3 - Wheat Germ and Honey Body Lotion Requirements: 3 Tablespoons cocoa butter (Soap Barn) 3 Tablespoons glycerine (Soap Barn) 6 Tablespoons aqueous cream (Soap Barn) Wheat germ fragrance oil (Soap Barn) Honey fragrance oil (Soap Barn) Attractive bottle or jar (Soap Barn) Organza ribbon (Soap Barn) Method: Gently melt three tablespoons of cocoa butter in a small pot. Mix together very well 3 tablespoons of glycerine and 6 tablespoons of aqueous cream till the whole mixture is smooth, creamy and shiny. Warm this mixture in a pot on the stove over a very low heat. Then add the melted cocoa butter and thirty drops of wheat germ fragrance and ten drops of honey fragrance. Blend well and leave to cool. You can now pour the lotion into an attractive bottle or jar for use. Decorate with organza ribbon. back to top

2.4 - Fig and Honey Bath Jelly Requirements: Gelatine Orange soap colouring (Soap Barn) Fig fragrance (Soap Barn) Honey fragrance (Soap Barn) 500ml liquid soap (Soap Barn) Lustre powder (Soap Barn) Attractive jar (Soap Barn) Wire and beaded spoon (Soap Barn) Method: Measure 3 level tablespoons (or 3 heaped dessert spoons) of gelatine and put them into your jug. Add three drops of orange soap colouring, thirty drops of honey fragrance, and 10 drops of fig fragrance to the gelatine. Add half a teaspoon of lustre powder for a smooth, silky look. Now pour half a cup of just boiled water over the gelatine and stir very well till all the gelatine has dissolved. Once the gelatine has dissolved you can add one cup of clear bubble bath to your mixture. Again, mix this through very well till you have a smooth, even mixture. Pour your jelly into an attractive jar and leave to set. Only once the jelly is set and cold can you seal with a lid. Decorate with a wire and beaded spoon and some organza ribbon. Bath jelly is wonderful bubble bath. Place some scoops of jelly into the bath under the running hot water for a luxurious bubble bath. back to top

2.5 - Milk and Honey Foaming Bath Oil Requirements: 250ml clear un-fragranced bubble bath (Soap Barn) 250ml clear un-fragranced technical oil (Soap Barn) Orange soap colouring (Soap Barn) Oatmeal, Milk and Honey fragrance (Soap Barn) 500ml attractive bottle (Soap Barn) Method: Mix a couple of drops of orange soap colouring into the bubble bath and forty drops of oatmeal, milk and honey fragrance also. Stir though well till the colour and fragrance are equally distributed throughout the soap. Add forty drops of oatmeal milk and honey fragrance to your technical oil. Mix through really well. Pour your bath oil into the bottle, half filling the bottle. Add the prepared bubble bath to the oil and fill the bottle to the top. Seal the bottle and shake very well for five minutes. This emulsifies the oil which turns white and moves to the top of the bottle. Leave to stand for an hour. The bubble bath and bath oil will separate and stay that way if you have shaken the mixture properly. Use this lovely Milk and Honey foaming bath oil for a luxurious moisturising foam bath back to top

2.6 - Lemon and Honey Bath Sherbet Requirements: Baking soda (Soap Barn) Bath crystals (Soap Barn) Citric acid (Soap Barn) Cornstarch (Soap Barn) Sweet oil (Soap Barn) Shea butter (Soap Barn) Orange powder colouring (Soap Barn) Lemon fragrance (Soap Barn) Honey fragrance (Soap Barn) Attractive bottle or Jar (Soap Barn) Method: In a large bowl mix together one cup of baking soda (bicarbonate of soda), one cup of bath crystals, half a cup of citric acid and half a cup of cornstarch (corn flour). Mix through well so that you have an even mixture of all the ingredients. Take a handful of this mixture out and put it in a small mixing bowl. Add a tablespoon of sweet oil, two tablespoons of shea butter (melt the shea butter first in the microwave), a tiny amount (match head) of orange powder colouring, and thirty drops of honey fragrance, and thirty drops of lemon fragrance to the small bowl. Mix all the ingredients in the small bowl well till you have a smooth even mixture. Add this mixture back into to the large bowl and stir through well. The colouring and fragrance should be even throughout the mixture. You can now fill your bottle with your amazing bath sherbet. Bath Sherbet is a powder version of fizz bombs. But easier to make and just as much fun to use. back to top

3.1 - Old fashioned Wheat Germ and Almond Soap Ball Requirements: 500g white un-fragranced glycerine soap (The Soap Barn) 1kg white un-fragranced soap noodles (The Soap Barn) Wheat germ bran Almond fragrance (The Soap Barn) Wheat germ fragrance (The Soap Barn) Organza ribbon (The Soap Barn) Paper roses (The Soap Barn) Large white paper cups (The Chocolate Den) Method: Gently melt the glycerine soap in the microwave on defrost. Add 50 drops of wheat germ fragrance and 50 drops of almond fragrance to the melted soap. Add the melted soap to the soap noodles and stir it through till you get a thick porridge consistency. Now you can take a handful of this mixture and roll it into a beautiful smooth soap ball. Roll the warm ball in bran. You can decorate your soap ball with copper organza ribbon and paper roses. Place in a white paper cup when complete. These beautiful, decorative soaps are a stunning gift for your mother on Mothers' Day. back to top

3.2 - Wheat Germ and Almond Night Crème for Face Requirements: 4 tablespoons cocoa butter (Soap Barn) 4 tablespoons shea butter (Soap Barn) 4 Tablespoons sweet almond oil (Soap Barn) 2 Tablespoons wheat germ oil (Soap Barn) 2 Tablespoons beeswax (Soap Barn) 40 drops almond fragrance (Soap Barn) 1 attractive container (Soap Barn) Method: Warm all the ingredients in a pan until they are melted. Add your fragrance and mix through well. Leave in the fridge to cool and then beat with an electric beater till the mixture is thick and creamy. Put the mixture into a tin or attractive container and leave to set. Use every night on your face for younger looking skin. back to top

3.3 - Wheat Germ and Almond Night Crème for Hands Requirements: 1/4 cup cocoa butter (Soap Barn) 1/4 cup sweet oil (Soap Barn) 1/4 cup wheat germ oil (Soap Barn) 1/4 cup avocado butter (Soap Barn) 2 tablespoons bees wax (Soap Barn) 50 drops almond fragrance (Soap Barn) 4 drops orange oil based colouring (Soap Barn) Attractive jar or container (Soap Barn) Method: Combine all ingredients in a pot and melt gently over a low heat. Remove the mixture from the heat and leave to cool. Beat with an electric beater till the mixture is thick and creamy. Put into a container and leave to set. This cream is a wonderful moisturiser for hands. It keeps them soft and smooth and young. Use every night before going to sleep. back to top

3.4 - Wheat Germ and Almond Tissue Oil Requirements: 2 Tablespoons wheat germ oil (Soap Barn) 2 Tablespoons grape seed oil (Soap Barn) 2 Tablespoons avocado oil (Soap Barn) 2 Tablespoons evening primrose oil (Soap Barn) 2 Tablespoons sweet almond oil (Soap Barn) 1 Cup technical oil (Soap Barn) 40 drops almond fragrance (Soap Barn) 40 drops wheat germ fragrance (Soap Barn) Attractive bottle or jar (Soap Barn) Method: Mix all ingredients together very well. Pour into an attractive bottle or jar. Use this wonderfully nourishing oil to feed and heal your skin. This oil is fantastic for stretch marks and damaged skin. back to top

3.5 - Wheat Germ and Almond Cuticle Treatment Requirements: 4 Tablespoons avocado butter (Soap Barn) 4 Tablespoons cocoa butter (Soap Barn) 2 Tablespoons sweet almond oil (Soap Barn) 2 Tablespoons wheat germ oil (Soap Barn) 40 Drops almond fragrance (Soap Barn) 1 small silver tin (Soap Barn) Method: Over a low heat warm the cocoa butter till it is melted. Add the avocado butter, sweet almond oil, wheat germ oil and almond fragrance and stir. Remove from the heat and place in a glass bowl. When mixture is cool enough soak your fingertips and nails for 15 minutes. Rinse your fingers and with a soft towel gently push back your cuticles. Pour the mixture into the tin and store for future use. back to top

3.6 - Wheat Germ and Almond Hand Treatment Requirements: 6 Tablespoons glycerine (Soap Barn) 6 Tablespoons aqueous cream (Soap Barn) 3 Tablespoons cocoa butter (Soap Barn) 1 Tablespoon wheat germ oil 3 Tablespoons exfoliate powder (Soap Barn) Almond fragrance (Soap Barn) Method: In a small bowl add 3 tablespoons of glycerine to 6 tablespoons of aqueous cream and mix through well till the whole mixture is smooth. Then add three tablespoons of melted cocoa butter and 1 tablespoon wheat germ oil to the mixture and again mix through thoroughly till you have a nice even mixture. Then add three tablespoons of gentle exfoliate powder and mix through well Add 40 drops of almond fragrance to your mixture and blend well. Now you can pour your hand treatment into an attractive bottle or jar. Using Almond Hand Treatment: Use regularly to keep your hands soft and young looking. Use about 1 teaspoon of the treatment. Massage into your hands for three minutes and then rinse off with warm water. Pat hands dry with a soft towel. back to top

4.1 - Sweet Olive Blossom Crème Soap Bar Requirements: 500g Olive oil soap (Soap Barn) Sweet olive blossom fragrance (Soap Barn) 2 Tablespoons aqueous cream (Soap Barn) 1 Soap bar mould (Soap Barn) Method: Gently melt your soap in the microwave or in a pot over a very low heat. Once the soap has melted add 40 drops of sweet olive blossom fragrance and all the aqueous cream. Place the mixture back in the microwave and reheat. Stir well till the aqueous has melted into the soap. If your soap still smells of aqueous cream you can add another 20 drops of sweet olive blossom fragrance. Pour the soap mixture into the mould and leave to set. This soap is wonderful for sensitive skins. back to top

4.2 - Sweet Olive Blossom Body Lotion Block Requirements: 8 Tablespoons cocoa butter (Soap Barn) 2 Tablespoons shea butter (Soap Barn) 2 Tablespoons olive oil 3 Tablespoons beeswax (Soap Barn) 50 Drops sweet olive blossom fragrance (Soap Barn) 3 Tablespoons beeswax (Soap Barn) 1 Soap bar mould (Soap Barn) Cellophane for packaging Method: Melt all the ingredients together over a low heat. Add the fragrance and then leave to cool. Once the mixture is fairly cool you can pour it into your mould. Leave to set. You can also place the mould in the freezer so that the bar sets faster. Use this sweet olive blossom body lotion block instead of moisturising cream. back to top

4.3 - Sweet Olive Blossom Hand Lotion Requirements: 1/4 cup cocoa butter (Soap Barn) 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup avocado butter (Soap Barn) 2 tablespoons bees wax (Soap Barn) 50 drops sweet olive blossom fragrance (Soap Barn) 4 drops green oil based colouring (Soap Barn) Attractive jar or container (Soap Barn) Method: Combine all ingredients in a pot and melt gently over a low heat. Remove the mixture from the heat and leave to cool. Beat with an electric beater till the mixture is thick and creamy. Put into a container and leave to set. This cream is a wonderful moisturiser for hands. It keeps them soft and smooth and young. Use daily. back to top

4.4 - Sweet Olive Blossom Body Lotion Requirements: 6 Tablespoons cocoa butter (Soap Barn) 3 Tablespoons glycerine (Soap Barn) 6 Tablespoons aqueous cream (Soap Barn) 2 Tablespoons olive oil 50 Drops sweet olive blossom fragrance (Soap Barn) Method: Gently melt six tablespoons of cocoa butter in a small pot. Mix together very well 3 tablespoons of glycerine and 6 tablespoons of aqueous cream till the whole mixture is smooth, creamy and shiny. Then add the melted cocoa butter and your fragrance. Beat with an electric beater till thick and creamy. You can now pour the cream into an attractive bottle or jar for use. Use regularly all over your body to keep your skin smooth, soft and well nourished. back to top

4.5 - Sweet Olive Blossom Shower Scrub Requirements: 1kg fine bath salt (Soap Barn) 250ml Technical oil (Soap Barn) 250ml Olive oil 50 drops sweet olive blossom fragrance (Soap Barn) Attractive jar (Soap Barn) Method: Combine all ingredients well and package in an attractive jar. Use this scrub in the shower to exfoliate and moisturise at the same time. Your skin will never feel better! back to top

4.6 - Sweet Olive Blossom Bath Snow Requirements: 500g bath snow un-fragranced (Soap Barn) 50 drops sweet olive blossom fragrance (Soap Barn) Green powder colouring (Soap Barn) Attractive jar or bottle (Soap Barn) Method: Shake all ingredients together in a packet till the colour and the fragrance are evenly mixed through. Bath snow is an amazing bubble bath and is great for a cleansing relaxing bath after a long hard day. Put a handful of bath snow under the hot water tap as you run your bath. Relax in a wonderful bubble bath that has all the added qualities of bath salts too! back to top

5.1 - Oatmeal, Milk and Honey Bubble Bath Requirements: 500ml silky un-fragranced bubble bath/liquid soap (Soap Barn) Oatmeal, milk and honey fragrance (Soap Barn) Orange soap colouring (Soap Barn) Attractive bottle (Soap Barn) Method: Mix a couple of drops of orange soap colouring into the bubble bath and fifty drops of oatmeal, milk and honey fragrance. Stir though well till the colour and fragrance are equally distributed throughout the soap. Now you can pour your bubble bath into an attractive bottle. Close the bottle and set aside. Your bubble bath is ready to be used. Enjoy the gorgeous smell and relaxing bubbles. back to top

5.2 - Oatmeal, Milk and Honey Bath Milkshake Requirements: 250ml clear un-fragranced bubble bath (Soap Barn) 250ml clear un-fragranced technical oil (Soap Barn) Orange soap colouring (Soap Barn) Oatmeal, milk and honey fragrance (Soap Barn) 500ml attractive bottle (Soap Barn) Method: Mix a couple of drops of orange soap colouring into the bubble bath and fifty drops of oatmeal, milk and honey fragrance also. Stir though well till the colour and fragrance are equally distributed throughout the soap. Add fifty drops of oatmeal, milk and honey fragrance to your technical oil. Mix through really well. Pour your bath oil into the empty bottle, half filling the bottle. Add the prepared bubble bath to the oil and fill the bottle to the top. Seal the bottle and shake very well for ten minutes. This emulsifies the oil which turns white and moves to the top of the bottle. Leave to stand for an hour. The bubble bath and bath oil will separate and stay that way if you have shaken the mixture properly. Use this lovely oatmeal, milk and honey bath milkshake for a luxurious moisturising foam bath back to top

5.3 - Oatmeal, Milk and Honey Bath Oil Requirements: 2 Tablespoons sweet almond oil (Soap Barn) 2 Tablespoons avocado oil (Soap Barn) 500ml clear un-fragranced technical oil (Soap Barn) Orange oil colouring (Soap Barn) Oatmeal, milk and honey fragrance (Soap Barn) 500ml attractive bottle (Soap Barn) Method: Add fifty drops of oatmeal, milk and honey fragrance and four drops of orange colouring to your technical oil. Mix through really well. Add your sweet almond oil and avocado oil and stir through well. Pour your bath oil into the empty bottle. Use this lovely oatmeal, milk and honey bath oil for a luxurious, moisturising bath. back to top

5.4 - Oatmeal, Milk and Honey Bath Jelly Requirements: Gelatine Orange soap colouring (Soap Barn) Oatmeal, milk and honey fragrance (Soap Barn) 500ml liquid soap (Soap Barn) Lustre powder (Soap Barn) Attractive jar (Soap Barn) Wire and beaded spoon (Soap Barn) Method: Measure 3 level tablespoons (or 3 heaped dessert spoons) of gelatine and put them into your jug. Add five drops of orange soap colouring and fifty drops of oatmeal, milk and honey fragrance to the gelatine. Add half a teaspoon of lustre powder for a smooth, silky look. Now pour half a cup of just boiled water over the gelatine and stir very well till all the gelatine has dissolved. Once the gelatine has dissolved you can add one cup of clear bubble bath to your mixture. Again, mix this through very well till you have a smooth, even mixture. Pour your jelly into an attractive jar and leave to set. Only once the jelly is set and cold can you seal with a lid. Decorate with a wire and beaded spoon and some organza ribbon. Bath jelly is wonderful bubble bath. Place some scoops of jelly into the bath under the running hot water for a fabulous bubble bath. back to top

5.5 - Oatmeal, Milk and Honey Bath Sherbet Requirements: Baking soda (Soap Barn) Cornstarch (Soap Barn) Citric acid (Soap Barn) Wheat germ oil (Soap Barn) Avocado oil (Soap Barn) Bath crystals (Soap Barn) Orange powder colouring (Soap Barn) Oatmeal, milk and honey fragrance (Soap Barn) Attractive bottle (Soap Barn) Method: In a large bowl mix together one cup of baking soda (bicarbonate of soda), one cup of bath crystals, half a cup of citric acid and half a cup of cornstarch (corn flour). Mix through well so that you have an even mixture of all the ingredients. Take a handful of this mixture out and put it in a small mixing bowl. Add a tablespoon of avocado oil, two tablespoons wheat germ oil, a tiny amount of orange powder colouring, and fifty drops of oatmeal, milk and honey fragrance to the small bowl. Mix all the ingredients in the small bowl well till you have a smooth even mixture. Add this mixture back into to the large bowl and stir through well. The colouring and fragrance should be even throughout the mixture. You can now fill your bottle with your amazing bath sherbet. Attach a small wooden scoop or beaded spoon to the side of your jar. Bath sherbet fizzes in your water and adds great properties for a relaxing bath. back to top

5.6 - Oatmeal, Milk and Honey Bath Butters Requirements: 4 Tablespoons cocoa butter (Soap Barn) 4 Tablespoons shea butter (Soap Barn) 2 Tablespoons avocado oil (Soap Barn) 2 Tablespoons avocado butter (Soap Barn) 2 Tablespoons beeswax (Soap Barn) Orange oil colouring (Soap Barn) Oatmeal, milk and honey fragrance (Soap Barn) 1 daisy mould (Chocolate Den) White cookie cups (Chocolate Den) PVC box for packaging (Soap Barn) Method: Melt the cocoa butter, shea butter, avocado oil, avocado butter and beeswax in a pan directly on the stove over a low heat. When melted add 6 drops of orange oil colouring and 50 drops of oatmeal, milk and honey fragrance. Leave the mixture to cool a while and then pour into the daisy mould. Leave to set. Once cool you can place the mould in the refrigerator so the butters set quickly. Un-mould the butters and place them in white cookie cups in an attractive presentation box. Throw two or three butters into your bath for an indulgent, luxurious and moisturising bath. back to top

6.1 - Aloe Vera and Mint Soap Kebabs Requirements: 1kg Aloe Vera and Mint glycerine soap (Soap Barn) 250g White un-fragranced soap (Soap Barn) Kebab skewers (Chocolate Den) Green and white wooden beads (Soap Barn) Cellophane (Chocolate Den) Organza ribbon (Soap Barn) Method: Slice the green soap into 1cm thick slices with a sharp, non-serrated knife. Cut your white soap into chunky cubes. Thread the green soap slices onto kebab sticks alternating with white soap cubes and matching wooden beads. The best soap kebabs are those whose pattern is obvious and pleasing to the eye. That's why I suggest you create a colour pattern and repeat it all the way through the kebab. Wrap the aloe vera and mint kebabs in cellophane and tie with organza ribbon on both ends. These kebabs are great to leave in your cupboard for fresh smelling clothes. They are great gifts and are fantastic left in your guest bathroom. back to top

6.2 - Aloe Vera and Mint Lip Butter Requirements: 8 tablespoons cocoa butter (Soap Barn) 4 tablespoons shea butter (Soap Barn) 2 tablespoons beeswax (Soap Barn) 50 drops aloe vera fragrance and 2 drops mint fragrance (Soap Barn) 10 lip balm pots (Soap Barn) Method: Warm the cocoa butter and shea butter in a pan until they are melted. Add the beeswax and then stir till melted. Remove the mixture from the heat. Add your fragrances. Pour the mixture into the pots and leave to cool and set. This is a wonderful balm that will keep your lips soft and smooth. back to top

6.3 - Aloe Vera and Mint Foaming Bath Oil Requirements: 250ml clear un-fragranced bubble bath (Soap Barn) 250ml clear un-fragranced technical oil (Soap Barn) Green soap colouring (Soap Barn) Aloe vera fragrance and mint fragrance (Soap Barn) 500ml attractive bottle (Soap Barn) Method: Mix a couple of drops of green soap colouring into the bubble bath and fifty drops of aloe vera fragrance also. Then add two drops of mint fragrance. Stir though well till the colour and fragrance are equally distributed throughout the soap. Add fifty drops of aloe vera fragrance to your technical oil. Mix through really well. Pour your bath oil into the empty bottle, half filling the bottle. Add the prepared bubble bath to the oil and fill the bottle to the top. Seal the bottle and shake very well for ten minutes. This emulsifies the oil which turns white and moves to the top of the bottle. Leave to stand for an hour. The bubble bath and bath oil will separate and stay that way if you have shaken the mixture properly. Use this lovely product for a luxurious moisturising foam bath back to top

6.4 - Aloe Vera and Mint Bath Pebbles Requirements: 500g Bath pebbles (Soap Barn) Green powder colouring (Soap Barn) Aloe vera fragrance (Soap Barn) Mint fragrance (Soap Barn) Green glitter (Soap Barn) Method: Pour your bath pebbles into a damp towel and wipe off all the excess fine salt powder that covers them. Place the pebbles in a plastic packet and pour 50 drops of aloe vera fragrance and 5 drops of mint fragrance over them. Shake the packet well so the fragrance is evenly distributed. Now add the green powder colouring and glitter, and once again shake the bag thoroughly. Now you can put the pebbles in a glass bowl. Bath Pebbles are made from salt and have wonderful properties in your bath. Salt is a muscle relaxant and is also a great antiseptic. back to top

6.5 - Aloe Vera and Mint Shower Scrub Requirements: 1kg fine bath salt (Soap Barn) 250ml technical oil (Soap Barn) 50ml olive oil 1kg fine bath salt (Soap Barn) 50ml avocado oil (Soap Barn) 50ml wheat germ oil 50 drops aloe vera fragrance (Soap Barn) 50 drops aloe vera fragrance 2 tablespoons freshly chopped mint Attractive jar (Soap Barn) Method: Combine all ingredients well and package in an attractive jar. Use this scrub in the shower to exfoliate and moisturise at the same time. Your skin will never feel better! back to top

6.6 - Aloe Vera and Mint Shower Gel Requirements: 500ml silky un-fragranced liquid soap (Soap Barn) 50 drops aloe vera fragrance (Soap Barn) 5 drops mint fragrance (Soap Barn) Green soap colouring (Soap Barn) Shower gel bottle (Soap Barn) Method: Mix a couple of drops of green soap colouring into the liquid soap and your fragrance. Stir though well till the colour and fragrance are equally distributed throughout the soap. Now you can pour your shower gel into a shower gel bottle. Use for a refreshing summer shower. back to top

7.1 - Strawberry Vanilla Soap Balls Requirements: 250g red strawberry glycerine soap (Soap Barn) 250g tan vanilla glycerine soap (Soap Barn) 1 Soap ball mould (Soap Barn) White paper cups (Chocolate Den) Method: Chop your vanilla soap into small dice size cubes. Fill the ball mould with the vanilla cubes right to the top. Gently melt the strawberry soap in a small pot over the stove or in the microwave on defrost. Leave to cool till a skin forms on the melted soap. Now you know it is a good pouring temperature. Pour the strawberry soap into the ball mould to the top so it covers all the vanilla soap and leave to set. When un-moulded you present your soap ball in a white paper cup or you can wrap it in cellophane and tie with up with hemp sting for a natural look. back to top

7.2 - Strawberry Vanilla Daisy Soap Mobile Requirements: 250g red strawberry glycerine soap (Soap Barn) 250g tan vanilla glycerine soap (Soap Barn) 2 daisy moulds (Chocolate Den) 1m waxed cord (Soap Barn) Beads to match the soap (Soap Barn) Method: Gently melt the strawberry soap in a small pot over the stove or in the microwave on defrost. Do the same with the vanilla soap. Leave to cool till a skin forms on the melted soap. Now you know it is a good pouring temperature. Pour the strawberry soap into the one daisy mould, and the vanilla soap into the other daisy mould. Leave to set. When un-moulded make a hole through each daisy soap with a kebab stick. Now thread the daisies onto the cord, alternating colours and beads. Hand this mobile in your bathroom to keep it fresh and fragrant. back to top

7.3 - Strawberry Vanilla Solid Perfume Requirements: 4 Tablespoons cocoa butter (Soap Barn) 1 Tablespoons shea butter (Soap Barn) 1 Tablespoon evening primrose butter (Soap Barn) 1 Tablespoon avocado butter (Soap Barn) 1 Tablespoon beeswax (Soap Barn) 5ml strawberry fragrance (Soap Barn) 5ml vanilla fragrance (Soap Barn) 10 Small silver tins (Soap Barn) Method: In a very small pot melt together cocoa butter, shea butter, evening primrose butter, avocado butter and beeswax. Then add 5ml strawberry fragrance to the mixture and 5ml vanilla fragrance, blend well. Pour into small pots or tins and leave to set. Using Strawberry-Vanilla solid perfume: Rub your finger over the surface of the perfume and then dab behind your ears and on the inside of your wrists. Solid perfume is the perfect accessory to every handbag and makes a wonderful gift. back to top

7.4 - Strawberry Vanilla Soap Stack Requirements: 500g red strawberry glycerine soap (Soap Barn) 500g tan vanilla glycerine soap (Soap Barn) 2 oval soap moulds (Soap Barn) Organza ribbon (Soap Barn) Method: Gently melt the strawberry soap in a small pot over the stove or in the microwave on defrost. Do the same with the vanilla soap. Leave to cool till a skin forms on the melted soap. Now you know it is a good pouring temperature. Pour the strawberry soap into the one oval mould, and the vanilla soap into the other oval mould. Leave to set. When un-moulded take two strawberry soaps and two vanilla soaps and stack them on top of each other, alternating in colour. Tie the soap stack together with an organza ribbon and bow. This soap stack makes a wonderful, inexpensive gift. back to top

7.5 - Strawberry Vanilla Bubble Bath Requirements: 500ml clear un-fragranced liquid soap (Soap Barn) Red colouring (Soap Barn) 40 drops strawberry fragrance (Soap Barn) 40 drops vanilla fragrance (Soap Barn) Method: Mix a couple of drops of red soap colouring into the liquid soap and 40 drops of vanilla fragrance as well as 40 drops of strawberry fragrance. Stir though well till the colour and fragrance are equally distributed throughout the soap. Now you can bottle in an attractive bottle. back to top

7.6 - Strawberry Vanilla Frozen Soap Cubes Requirements: Gelatine (Soap Barn) Pink powder colouring (Soap Barn) Liquid soap (Soap Barn) Self sealing ice cube bags (Supermarket) 40 drops strawberry fragrance (Soap Barn) 40 drops vanilla fragrance (Soap Barn) Method: Measure 3 level tablespoons (or 3 heaped dessert spoons) of gelatine and put them into your jug. Take a tiny amount of pink powder colouring and add that to your gelatine. Add forty drops of strawberry and 40 drops of vanilla fragrance to the gelatine and colouring. Now pour half a cup of just boiled water over the gelatine and stir very well till all the gelatine has dissolved. Once the gelatine has dissolved you can add one cup of liquid soap to your mixture. Again, mix this through very well till you have a smooth, even mixture. Pour your mixture into a self sealing ice cube bag. You need to hold the bag upside down over the sink and gently rub the edges of the opening for it to self-seal. Then you can wash the stickiness off the bag and place it in the freezer. Store these frozen soap cubes in the freezer. On very hot days take a few cubes into the shower for a very cool and refreshing wash. back to top

8.1 - White Tea Flower Bath Salts Requirements: 250ml bath salts (Soap Barn) 250ml bath crystals (Soap Barn) 50 drops white tea flower fragrance (Soap Barn) Attractive bottle or jar (Soap Barn) Method: Measure out one cup of bath salts (coarse salts) and one cup of bath crystals (salt crystals). Put them both into a mixing bowl and stir through well so that you have an even mixture of both salts. If there are any big lumps of bath salts take them out. You can either crush them smaller or simply toss them out. Add fifty drops of white tea flower fragrance to the mixture. Mix through well. Now you can put the salts into an attractive bottle or jar for presentation. back to top

8.2 - White Tea Flower Body Butter Requirements: 4 tablespoons cocoa butter (Soap Barn) 4 tablespoons shea butter (Soap Barn) 4 Tablespoons sweet almond oil (Soap Barn) 2 Tablespoons wheat germ oil (Soap Barn) 2 Tablespoons beeswax (Soap Barn) 50 drops white tea flower fragrance (Soap Barn) 1 attractive container (Soap Barn) Method: Warm all the ingredients in a pan until they are melted. Add your fragrance and mix through well. Leave in the fridge to cool and then beat with an electric beater till the mixture is thick and creamy. Put the mixture into a tin or attractive container and leave to set. Use every night on your face for younger looking skin. back to top

8.3 - White Tea Flower Bath Snow Requirements: 500g bath snow un-fragranced (Soap Barn) 50 drops white tea flower fragrance (Soap Barn) Attractive jar or bottle (Soap Barn) Method: Shake the snow together with the fragrance in a packet till the fragrance is evenly mixed through. Bath snow is an amazing bubble bath and is great for a cleansing relaxing bath after a long hard day. Put a handful of bath snow under the hot water tap as you run your bath. Relax in a wonderful bubble bath that has all the added qualities of bath salts too! back to top

8.4 - White Tea Flower Scented Candle Requirements: 1kg powder wax (Soap Barn) 1 pack pre-waxed wicks (Soap Barn) 1 glass bowl (Soap Barn) White tea flower fragrance (Soap Barn) Method: Place your powder wax into a packet and pour 10ml (the whole bottle) of white tea fragrance over the powder. Now shake the packet really well to distribute the oil evenly throughout the powder wax. Position your wicks in the glass bowl (one or more) and pour your powder wax into the container. The powder will melt and burn like a regular candle. Keep the spare fragranced wax in a sealed bag for topping up your candle. Use your white tea scented candle to keep the house smelling fresh and fragrant. back to top

8.5 - White Tea Flower Gel Candle Requirements: 1lt Gel Wax (Soap Barn) 10 100ml glasses (Soap Barn) 1 pack pre-waxed wicks (Soap Barn) White lustre powder (Soap Barn) White tea flower fragrance (Soap Barn) Method: Melt the gel wax in a pot directly on the stove over a very low heat. When the gel is melted it will run like water. Then add a ¼ teaspoon white lustre powder and 10ml white tea flower fragrance to the melted gel. Dip the sustainer end of the wick into the melted gel and position the wick in the glass container. Then pour the gel into the glass to the top. Leave to set. Use these candles in your bathroom for a fragrance relaxing bath. back to top

8.6 - White Tea Flower Hand Lotion Requirements: 3 Tablespoons cocoa butter (Soap Barn) 3 Tablespoons glycerine (Soap Barn) 6 Tablespoons aqueous cream (Soap Barn) White tea flower fragrance (Soap Barn) Honey fragrance oil (Soap Barn) Attractive bottle or jar (Soap Barn) Organza ribbon (Soap Barn) Method: Gently melt three tablespoons of cocoa butter in a small pot. Mix together very well 3 tablespoons of glycerine and 6 tablespoons of aqueous cream till the whole mixture is smooth, creamy and shiny. Warm this mixture in a pot on the stove over a very low heat. Then add the melted cocoa butter and 50 drops of white tea flower fragrance. Blend well and leave to cool. You can now pour the lotion into an attractive bottle or jar for use. Decorate with organza ribbon. back to top