Pumpkin Spice Donut Soaps (Printable Version)
Craft cozy pumpkin spice scented donut soaps with vegan coconut base and festive glitter accents.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Base Soap
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1 lb melt-and-pour soap base (coconut oil or shea butter base for creamy lather)
→ Fragrance and Colorants
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1 to 2 tsp pumpkin spice fragrance oil (or blend of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and vanilla fragrance oils)
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A few drops orange soap colorant (or mica powder)
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A few drops green soap colorant (for stems and leaves)
→ Decorative Elements
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1 to 2 tsp cosmetic-grade glitter (optional, for sparkle)
→ Additional Materials
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Rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle (to remove bubbles)
# Steps to Cook:
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Cut melt-and-pour soap base into cubes and heat in a microwave-safe container or double boiler in 30-second intervals until fully melted.
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Stir in orange soap colorant until achieving a pumpkin shade. Blend in pumpkin spice fragrance oil, then add cosmetic glitter if desired.
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Carefully pour mixture into donut molds. Lightly spray the surface with rubbing alcohol to eliminate bubbles. Allow to harden for 2 to 4 hours.
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Melt a small amount of soap base and tint with green colorant. Pour into small leaf or mini piping molds or shape by hand once slightly firm. Let harden.
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Remove hardened orange soaps from molds and attach green stems and leaves using melted soap as adhesive. Optionally dust with extra glitter.
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Allow assembled soaps to set completely overnight. Store in an airtight container or wrap in plastic to maintain fragrance.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Add white mica for a frosted pumpkin effect or substitute coffee fragrance oil for a Pumpkin Latte variant.
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Wrap soaps individually in clear bags with ribbon to create charming party favors.