When you think about mermaids, what comes to mind? I think of the ocean, sea shells and a shimmery color palette of aqua, purple, gold and green. This Mermaid Shell Soap features plenty of shimmer in an adorable clam shell mold. Scented with the new Crisp Cotton Fragrance Oil, this soap smells of sea berry, rosewater and starfruit.
This project is a spin on the Clam Shell Soap Queen TV video (shout out to Paula from PJ’s Soaps for her amazing creativity!). First, thin layers of color are poured into the mold. A fork is used to create lines within the soap, giving a realistic clam shell look.
What You’ll Need:
Mold Market Clam Shell
19 oz. Clear Melt and Pour
1 oz. White Melt and Pour
9 mL Crisp Cotton Fragrance Oil
Cellini Blue Mica
Aqua Pearl Mica
Rose Pearl Mica
Gold Sparkle Gold Mica
99% Isopropyl Alcohol
Optional: 8 oz. Spray Bottle, Droppers
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COLOR PREP: Disperse 1/2 teaspoon Rose Pearl Mica and Gold Sparkle Mica into 1/2 tablespoon 99% isopropyl alcohol. Disperse 1 teaspoon Cellini Blue Mica and Aqua Pearl Mica into 1 tablespoon 99% isopropyl alcohol. Stir to combine, and use a mini mixer to get rid of any clumps.
ONE: Chop and melt 1 oz. of clear melt and pour base in the microwave using 5 second bursts. Such small amounts of melt and pour can burn easily, using short bursts helps avoid this. Once melted, add 1/2 teaspoon of Cellini Blue Mica and 1/8 teaspoon of Gold Sparkle Mica. Stir to combine.
TWO: Pour a small amount of soap into each mold cavity. While still liquid, move the mold around to spread a thin layer of soap over the entire mold. Continue to move the mold until the soap begins to cool and harden. Once cool, spray with 99% isopropyl alcohol and allow to fully harden.
THREE: Chop and melt 2 oz. of clear melt and pour in the microwave using 5 second bursts. Add 1/2 tsp. dispersed Aqua Pearl Mica and stir to combine. Once the soap is between 125-130° F, spray the first layer with 99% alcohol. Pour the soap evenly into all three cavities.
FOUR: Move the mold around to spread the soap evenly in the cavity. It’s okay if a little soap drips outside the cavity. Continue moving the mold until the soap begins to cool and harden (several minutes). Once cool, spray with 99% isopropyl alcohol and allow to completely cool and harden.
FIVE: Once the layers have cooled completely, use a fork to create lines from one end of the clam shell to the other. Make sure the fork goes through the soap all the way. Repeat this process to make 6-8 lines, depending on your fork.
TIP: You may want to use a toothpick or dowel to ensure the indentations go through both layers.
SIX: Chop and melt 1 oz. of clear melt and pour, and 1 oz. of white melt and pour in the microwave using 5 second bursts. Add all the dispersed Rose Pearl Mica and stir to combine. Once the soap is between 125-130°F, spray the mold cavities with 99% rubbing alcohol. Pour pink soap evenly into the cavities.
SEVEN: Quickly move the mold to ensure the pink soap fills the lines made by the fork. Continue moving the mold to create a thin pink layer. Spray with 99% isopropyl alcohol and allow to fully harden and cool.
EIGHT: Chop and melt 15 oz. of clear melt and pour soap in the microwave using 20 second bursts. Add 1 teaspoon of dispersed Cellini Blue Mica and 1 teaspoon dispersed Gold Sparkle Mica and stir to combine. Add 9 mL Crisp Cotton Fragrance Oil and stir to thoroughly incorporate.
NINE: Allow the soap to cool to 130°F or below, and spray the pink layer with 99% isopropyl alcohol. Pour the melted soap into each cavity and spray the top with 99% isopropyl alcohol to disperse any cavities.
TEN: Allow the soap to fully cool and harden in the mold for about 3-4 hours. To release, use the palm of your hand to firmly press the soap from the back and release the airlock. Enjoy!
Keep your eyes on the blog for a series of tutorials inspired by mermaids!
- Mold Market Clam Shell
- 19 oz. Clear Melt and Pour
- 1 oz. White Melt and Pour
- 9 mL Crisp Cotton Fragrance Oil
- Cellini Blue Mica
- Aqua Pearl Mica
- Rose Pearl Mica
- Gold Sparkle Gold Mica
- 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
- Optional: 8 oz. Spray Bottle, Droppers
- Chop and melt 1 oz. of clear melt and pour base in the microwave using 5 second bursts. Such small amounts of melt and pour can burn easily; using short bursts helps avoid this. Once melted, add ½ teaspoon of Cellini Blue Mica and ⅛ teaspoon of Gold Sparkle Mica. Stir to combine.
- Pour a small amount of soap into each mold cavity. While still liquid, move the mold around to spread a thin layer of soap over the entire mold. Continue to move the mold until the soap begins to cool and harden. Once cool, spray with 99% isopropyl alcohol and allow to fully harden.
- Chop and melt 2 oz. of clear melt and pour in the microwave using 5 second bursts. Add ½ tsp. dispersed Aqua Pearl Mica and stir to combine. Once the soap is between 125-130° F, spray the first layer with 99% alcohol. Pour the soap evenly into all three cavities.
- Move the mold around to spread the soap evenly in the cavity. Continue moving the mold until the soap begins to cool and harden (several minutes). Once cool, spray with 99% isopropyl alcohol and allow to completely cool and harden.
- Once the layers have cooled completely, use a fork to create lines from one end of the clam shell to the other. Make sure the fork goes through the soap all the way. Repeat this process to make 6-8 lines, depending on your fork.
- Chop and melt 1 oz. of clear melt and pour, and 1 oz. of white melt and pour in the microwave using 5 second bursts. Add all the dispersed Rose Pearl Mica and stir to combine. Once the soap is between 125-130°F, spray the mold cavities with 99% rubbing alcohol. Pour pink soap evenly into the cavities.
- Quickly move the mold to ensure the pink soap fills the lines made by the fork. Continue moving the mold to create a thin pink layer. Spray with 99% isopropyl alcohol and allow to fully harden and cool.
- Chop and melt 15 oz. of clear melt and pour soap in the microwave using 20 second bursts. Add 1 teaspoon of dispersed Cellini Blue Mica and 1 teaspoon dispersed Gold Sparkle Mica and stir to combine. Add 9 mL Crisp Cotton Fragrance Oil and stir to thoroughly incorporate.
- Allow the soap to cool to 130°F or below, and spray the pink layer with 99% isopropyl alcohol. Pour the melted soap into each cavity and spray the top with 99% isopropyl alcohol to disperse any cavities.
- Allow the soap to fully cool and harden in the mold for about 3-4 hours. To release, use the palm of your hand to firmly press the soap from the back and release the airlock. Enjoy!
These mermaid soaps are so pretty and I’d like to purchase as a kit. I was wondering how many soaps this recipe actually makes?
This recipe makes three 5 oz. soaps. You can find that information at the top of the post in the “Yields” section. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Love the colors! I’m going to use them in a mermaid soap mold. Could I use ultramarine blue instead of the Cellini blue?
Hi Toni!
So glad you like them! And you can absolutely use Ultramarine Blue Pigment if you like. Just make sure to mix it with alcohol before adding it so it distributes evenly in your soap. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Ultramarine Blue Pigment: https://www.brambleberry.com/Ultramarine-Blue-medium-Pigment-P4043.aspx
Love this!
That’s awesome Monica, so glad you love the soap! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Very pretty! I loved the clamshell episode of soap queen TV but wasn’t a fan of the color. I love these colors way more!
Hi there!
So glad you love the colors! I do too – the blue and gold mix is so stunning. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry