Deciding Designs

At Sapun Soaps, we believe that handmade soap-making is not only about the quality of ingredients, but also about the creativity involved in the process. With so many design techniques available, each handmade soap can be made unique and personalized. In this blog post, we will explore some of our favorite design techniques and tips to make your handmade soaps stand out.

Firstly, colorants are a great way to add some personality and uniqueness to your soap. You can use natural colorants like clays, charcoal, and plant-based powders for their added benefits or synthetic colorants such as micas and iron oxides which are considered nature-identical but made in a lab that can give you a range of vibrant colors.

Secondly, there are a variety of design techniques available, such as swirling, layering, embedding, in-the-pot swirl, drop swirl, and more. Each technique creates a different look and texture for the soap. Swirling involves pouring multiple colors into the soap mold and swirling them together with a tool. Layering involves pouring different colors or layers of soap into the mold. Embedding involves placing small embeds, such as dried flowers, into the soap. In-the-pot swirl involves swirling the soap in the pot before pouring it into the mold. Drop swirl involves dropping different colors into the mold and swirling them together.

Lastly, intricate designs can be made by using tools like skewers, toothpicks, spoons, or knives to create patterns or shapes. You can also make designs that are revealed once you cut the soap loaves into bars, such as the popular "hidden swirl" technique.

At Sapun, our design choices are inspired by the fragrance and theme of the soap being made. For example, we might use swirling techniques for a calming lavender soap or embedding techniques for a citrusy exfoliating soap.

In conclusion, handmade soap design techniques are endless, and experimentation is key to finding what works best for you. At Sapun, we love the creative process involved in making each of our handmade soaps unique. We hope this blog post has inspired you to get creative with your soap-making!