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chai soap
you will need:
soap base & mold of your choosing (find these at most craft stores)
ground (not whole!) chai spices (nutmeg, cinnamon, orange peel,
coriander,
cardamom, allspice, ginger)
fine, black tea (I cannibalized a bunch of Lipton bags for this)
clove essential oil (optional)
vanilla scent (optional)
what to do:
cut the soap base into small chunks and melt in a saucepan on the stove
over
low heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning. when the soap is
melted,
add enough spices/tea to make the base dark and fragrant. add 6-8
drops of
essential oil and vanilla scent (the vanilla should be enough to give
it a
hint of scent but not overpower the spices). stir through. pour
liquid into
soap mold and allow to harden completely. when soap is hard, stick the
mold
in the freezer for 10 minutes or so until the soap can be easily
removed.
if you only have one mold like I do, just reliquefy the remaining soap
in the
saucepan and repeat the process until there's no more left.
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