Cleaning up soap

[Luv2Soap]

I made some soap that I'd like to clean up so it's pretty like I've seen so many others do. Does anyone have a good website or link they can give about ways to clean up your soaps to make them pretty? Thanks!

 

[Dorymae]

I don't have a link but to clean up bars you can use a potato peeler on all edges then dip them in water. If you want a glossy look on them spray them with alcohol after the water dip.

 

[Spice]

I do one to one of distilled water and witch hazel. I use a spray bottle and put them on a rack to dry. They come out nice and shiny.

 

[shunt2011]

I use a potato peeler to bevel my soaps. All other minor flaws stay as is. I figure it's handmade and doesn't need to be perfect in every way. Besides that, I make too much soap to polish every bar. Beveling is therapeutic to me as is wrapping. It's certainly a personal choice.

 

[Cactuslily]

You can also use a steamer if you get ashy tops. I just dip mine quickly in distilled water, then place on a paper towel (ones without a weave pattern). Oh..and wear gloves. Otherwise you'll get fingerprints. Something ironic about giving soap a bath, right?