Ocean Summer Waves Melt and Pour Soap DIY

This summer waves melt and pour soap DIY is another wonderful soap inspired by our camping trips to the beach. Melt and pour soaps are great for a creative fun afternoon and a great idea to bring to your trips. These summer waves are a perfect size for gifts as well. Melt and pour soaps are quick and easy to make. Melt and pour soaps can be used immediately after the soaps are hardened which is usually within a couple of hours depending on the type and size of soap you are making. In this super fun summer, waves melt and pour soap DIY you will have a lovely soap within a couple of hours. In this DIY I share how to use the double layer technique to make beautiful handmade summer waves soaps.

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I am using an ocean waves soap mold that I’ve had for a while and is available in several soap-making suppliers as well as on Amazon. The size of the soap is great for a standard soap and a nice party favor or gift.

For this sea shells melt and pour soap I am using a double layer technique and two blue colors of mica. However, this technique for melt and pour soap DIY can be used in any soap mold; even a milk carton box will work.

Ingredients and materials for the ocean summer waves melt and pour soap DIY.

There are so many wonderful melt and pour soap bases that I love to use. I’ve listed some of my favorites below. For this summer waves melt and pour soap DIY I chose the aloe vera melt and pour base and an oatmeal soap base. The aloe vera soap base is clear and the mica colorants show bright and beautiful. I used a darker blue color mica on the oatmeal soap base that still shows a lovely pastel blue.

Melt and Pour soap bases that are great to work with and perfect for DIY handcrafted soaps

Summer Waves melt and pour soap DIY ingredients and materials

16 oz Aloe vera soap base
13 oz Oatmeal soap base
pinch (small amount) of celestial blue (light) and la bomba blue (dark) color mica (or similar color)
2 ml Coconut Shea fragrance oil (optional) or your favorite essential oil
soap cutter
ocean waves soap molds
heat safe measuring cup
rubbing alcohol on a spray bottle

How to make sea shells melt and pour soap

There are only a few steps to this DIY but the final product is perfectly beautiful.

Start by cutting the aloe melt and pour soap base into small cubes and melt in the microwave using 30-second intervals.

Aloe melt and pour soap base cut into small cubes to melt for the summer waves melt and pour soap DIY.

Add the celestial blue color mica to the melted aloe vera soap and mix well.

Adding the celestial blue color mica to the melted aloe melt and pour soap base for the summer waves melt and pour soap DIY.

Pour the light blue aloe vera soap base into the molds and allow it to cool to approximately 90 degrees F. Allow for a thin layer to form on the top before pouring the next layer.

Aloe soap base poured into ocean waves mold for the summer waves melt and pour soap DIY.

Then cut and melt the oatmeal soap base.

Oatmeal melt and pour soap base cut into cubes for the summer waves melt and pour soap DIY.

Add the la bomba blue color mica to the melted oatmeal soap base and mix well using a spoon.

Adding the la bomba blue color mica to the melted oatmeal soap base for the summer waves melt and pour soap DIY.

Make sure that the aloe vera soap layer is cool to the touch and has formed a thin layer.

Spray the aloe vera soap with rubbing alcohol generously. This step is critical, this is what is going to help adhere the layers together.

Carefully pour the oatmeal soap base soap over the aloe vera soap layer. Use a spoon to break the pressure of the pour to ensure that the bottom layer is not broken. This will ensure the two layers are distinct.

Summer waves melt and pour soap DIY finished soap.

Allow the soaps to cool for a couple of hours.

Unmold the summer waves melt and pour soaps and enjoy.

Tips and troubleshooting melt and pour soaps DIY

It is a good idea to keep a spray bottle with rubbing alcohol readily available when making melt and pour soaps. This can be used to remove the bubbles at the top of the soap and also aid in adhering layers. If you are using a double pour technique, make sure to spray some rubbing alcohol at the end to remove any bubbles that may have formed.

Four summer waves melt and pour soap DIY soaps top view.

This soap is not only gorgeous I love the beautiful blue colors and how perfect it is for summer, a trip to the beach or just to change the bathroom decor.

I hope you enjoy this project. I would love to see what you make if you decide to try it. Also, if you want to see some other ideas just click on the email above this post and let me know. I would love to create more DIYs that you are interested in seeing and learning.