Summer Fig Cold Process Soap DIY

This summer fig cold process soap DIY is perfect for every season, but the scent I used is perfect for summer!

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I used the hanger swirl technique for this soap and it never disappoints. This technique always makes really gorgeous soaps. It is also one of my favorites to use because it is a fairly easy technique to use.

The scent used in this soap is a lovely fig scent with some sharp vanilla notes and very fruity. It is the perfect soap to take with you on your summer vacation and summer adventures.

The fragrance oil is optional. But I like adding scent to my soaps and I try to get the best possible fragrance oils, the ones I purchase are phthalate-free fragrance oils. This scent is not only great for summer soaps, it was also a dream to soap with as it behaved very well.

The micas I used are from Mad Micas. They are another one of my favorite mica vendors to use.

My favorite cold process soap additives

Two of my favorite cold process soap additives are kaolin clay and colloidal oatmeal. I add them to almost all of my soaps because of the wonderful properties they add to the soaps.

Kaolin clay

Kaolin clay is a very gentle clay used in many cosmetics and face masks. It is not only gentle on the skin but it is also great for anchoring the scents in the soaps. I also think it gives a great slip to the soaps that make the soap super luxurious.

Colloidal oatmeal

Colloidal oatmeal is also used in several skin care products and is considered a skin protectant. It helps retain moisture on the skin. It is very soothing and is usually recommended for people with dry skin. You can skip it but I like it in my soaps because of its excellent skin properties.

Another additive that I tend to add to the soaps is tussah silk. I love how it makes the soap so much smoother and with a lovely silky glide.

Summer fig cold process soap top view of four soaps tilted to the right.

The hanger swirl technique for cold process soaps is fairly easy to do. With this technique you want to have a medium trace so that the swirls stay separated. The technique includes pouring the largest color on the mold first and then adding the additional colors in a side-to-side motion, then swirling in infinity sign symbols with a hanger or a hanger swirl tool.

While this technique is easy to do it still creates gorgeous designs and each soap is unique in the design. The designs of the soaps are each a piece of art on its own.

Making and cutting Summer Fig Cold Process Soap

Additional equipment needed to make the Summer Fig cold process soap at home

Summer fig cold process soap top view of four soaps.

Recipes and techniques for making cold process soap

Check out the posts linked below for several free cold process soap recipes and techniques. I hope you find one that is perfect for you.

Making Cold Process Soap with an Accelerating Scent

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Handmade Cold Process Soap Making

All Natural Aloe Vera Cold Process Soap

In this Kiss Pour and Handmade Mold DIY I not only give you a recipe and another fun technique to use, I also share how to make a mold using a cardboard milk box.

Summer Vibes Double In the Pot Swirl Cold Process Soap DIY

Coconut Milk & Coconut Water Cold Process Soap

Mahogany & Amber Cold Process Soap

Hibiscus Guava Fresca Cold Process Soap Layers – Tiger Stripe Technique

Summer fig cold process soap top view of four soaps tilted to the left.

Ready to start making your own cold process soaps? Then this eBook with 25 different cold process soap formulations is the perfect resource. With so many formulations, you will have lots of inspiration to experiment and find the perfect one.

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Step by Step cold process soap DIY – Summer Fig Cold Process Soap using the hanger swirl technique

Weigh out the butters and coconut oil and melt them in the microwave
Add the liquid oils to the melted butters
Weigh out the water in a separate container
Weigh out the sodium hydroxide (lye) needed for the soap in a separate container
Sprinkle the sodium hydroxide (lye) into the water and mix well, then allow to cool to 85-90 degrees F
Add the lye water solution to the melted oils and butters
Mix using the immersion blender for only a few seconds until you achieve a light trace
Split the batter into three separate containers and mix in the mica colorants – use the larger amount for the base color and smaller amounts of soap for the swirl batter
Pour base soap into the mold
With a side to side motion pour the additional colors of soap batter into the base soap
Using the hanger swirl tool, make swirls using an infinity sign motion from the bottom of the mold to the top of the mold. A few 3 to 4 times is more than enough to get great designs.
Decorate and swirl the top
Allow the soap to go through the saponification process for at least 24 hours
Cut the soap and allow it to cure for four to six weeks

I hope you enjoyed learning how to make soaps using an accelerating scent.

Learn more about cold process soap making in Cold process soap making most common questions answered in one place. This post summarizes all the questions I get about cold process soap making.