Full of sparkle and shine, it’s easy to see why soap gems are making a serious comeback. These Sparkling Garnet Soap Gems were inspired by the sophisticated January birthstone. Garnets actually come in a wide variety of colors, but the deep red hue is the most popular. Garnets are said to signify friendship and trust, making these Garnet Soap Gems a great gift!
Merlot Sparkle Mica is added to Clear Melt and Pour Base to achieve the rich, scarlet color. Pomegranate and Black Currant Fragrance Oil give these soapy gems a juicy scent, with notes of citrus and soft florals. Once cooled and hardened, the soap is cut at random angles to achieve an authentic gem appearance. This project is easy to customize, and is perfect for beginning crafters. As a bonus, a wide variety of micas and glitter are 20% off, including the Merlot Sparkle Mica and Fine Iridescent Glitter.
What You’ll Need:
9 Cube Soap Silicone Mold
20 oz. Clear Melt and Pour Base
.4 oz. Pomegranate and Black Currant Fragrance Oil
Merlot Sparkle Mica
Fine Iridescent Glitter
Optional: 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
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PREP COLORANTS: In a small container, mix together 1 tsp. Merlot Sparkle Mica and 1 Tbs. rubbing alcohol. This step is optional. Mixing the mica in alcohol helps it to mix into the melted soap a little bit easier.
ONE: Chop and melt 20 oz. of Clear Melt and Pour Base in the microwave using 30 second bursts. Once completely melted, add all of the dispersed Merlot Sparkle Mica and use a spoon or spatula to thoroughly mix in.
TWO: Add about 1/4 tsp. of Fine Iridescent Glitter and stir until fully mixed in.
THREE: Add the Pomegranate and Black Currant Fragrance Oil and stir to thoroughly mix in.
FOUR: Allow the soap to cool to below 130° F or below. Letting the soap cool slightly helps suspend the glitter throughout the soap. Pour the soap into the cavities of the 9 Cube Soap Silicone Mold. It will fill about 5 cavities, or more if you don’t fill them up all the way.
FIVE: Spritz the top of the soap with 99% isopropyl alcohol to help disperse bubbles. Allow to fully cool and harden.
SIX: Once completely cool, remove the cubes from the mold. Then using a sharp, non-serrated knife, carefully cut the cubes at random angles to create various gem-like shapes. There is no right or wrong way to cut your gems, so have fun with it!
SEVEN: Once you’re done cutting your gems, don’t throw away the scraps! Save them to remelt, repour and make more gems! They can also be used to embed into other melt and pour projects. To avoid glycerin dew, wrap the gems in plastic wrap immediately after cutting. Click here to learn more about glycerin dew and how to prevent it. Enjoy!
Have you ever made soap gems before? Be on the lookout for a Soap Queen TV video demonstrating a more advanced soap gem technique!
Sparkly Garnet Soap Gems Tutorial
Ingredients
- 9 Cube Soap Silicone Mold
- 20 oz. Clear Melt and Pour Base
- .4 oz. Pomegranate and Black Currant Fragrance Oil
- Merlot Sparkle Mica
- Fine Iridescent Glitter
- Optional: 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
Instructions
- In a small container, mix together 1 tsp. Merlot Sparkle Mica and 1 Tbs. rubbing alcohol. This step is optional. Mixing the mica in alcohol helps it to mix into the melted soap a little bit easier.
- Chop and melt 20 oz. of Clear Melt and Pour Base in the microwave using 30 second bursts. Once completely melted, add all of the dispersed Merlot Sparkle Mica and use a spoon or spatula to thoroughly mix in.
- Add about 1/4 tsp. of Fine Iridescent Glitter and stir until fully mixed in.
- Add the Pomegranate and Black Currant Fragrance Oil and stir to thoroughly mix in.
- Allow the soap to cool to below 130° F or below. Letting the soap cool slightly helps suspend the glitter throughout the soap. Pour the soap into the cavities of the 9 Cube Soap Silicone Mold. It will fill about 5 cavities, or more if you don’t fill them up all the way.
- Spritz the top of the soap with 99% isopropyl alcohol to help disperse bubbles. Allow to fully cool and harden.
- Once you’re done cutting your gems, don’t throw away the scraps! Save them to remelt, repour and make more gems! They can also be used to embed into other melt and pour projects. To avoid glycerin dew, wrap the gems in plastic wrap immediately after cutting. Click here to learn more about glycerin dew and how to prevent it. Enjoy!
