One of my favorite stops on the way is Runyan Ranches. This quaint little place is nestled in the
foothills of the Sacramento Mountains, along the Penasco River. Tom and Pam Runyan’s applestand has been in business for over 50 years. It
offers a wide variety of gourmet preserves, jellies, fruit butters, fruits,
cider and unique snack products. They also offer guided horseback riding, trout fishing, catch and release fishing for
catfish and bluegill. Plus a petting zoo filled with different kinds of animals.
They whole family can enjoy a day here!
I love, LOVE their apples! Which
brings me to this weeks tutorial!
Caramel Apple Soaps
Inspired
by Anne-Marie
If you haven't checked out soapqueen.tv with Anne-Marie you don't know what you are missing. She is such a hoot to watch and a wealth of information! I was excited to see her post this on her own blog but for the sake of going back and forth, I just re-posted it here! Have fun with this and let me see your pictures when you are done!
Level: Easy Time: 45 minutes
Yields: 1 Caramel Apple Soap
Ingredients
8 oz White Melt and Pour
8 oz Clear Melt and Pour
Epsom Salt (optional
for the sprinkles)
Craft Sticks
1 Apple
Please note that the
quantities below may change depending on the size of the apple you mold with.
Prep: Put on
your vinyl gloves and combine Part A and Part B of the
single use flexy fast. I love using this size because you’ll always get the
proportions correct. Stretch and fold the mixture just like a taffy machine.
When your mixture is a soft bubble gum pink color it’s ready to mold.
Tip: Vinyl gloves are important.
Plastic or latex gloves will stick to the putty making a gloppy mess. Check out
more tips for flexy fast success here.
Molding the Apple: Carefully form the putty around your
Apple. Really press the putty into the apple to ensure that you get all of the
realistic details and to release any air bubbles. Make sure there are no holes
in the putty that the soap could potentially leak through. Leave a really small
hole at the top of the apple. We’ll trim the top up later so
it doesn’t have to be pretty. While the putty is pliable, you have
about a minute to work so work fast. Once fully formed, let the mold dry for
about 30 minutes.
Trim the Mold: When the putty seems to be dry, cut off
the top of your mold with a craft knife (which will be the base of your apple).
Having a clean cut line will prevent tearing when unmolding your apple.
Time
to Make the Soap!
ONE: Melt
and combine 8 ounces of clear melt and pour soap base and 8 ounces of white melt and pour
soap base. This will give us an opaque color without it being too light in
color.
TWO: Add
colorant and fragrance combination. Mix well. Then pour the soap
into your respective handmade mold and let the soap cool for about an hour.
Chipotle Caramel is such a delicious smelling fragrance oil , you’ll really think you’re
making caramel apples (no, really).
·
Color Combination: 2 parts Liquid Brown, 1 part
Liquid Yellow and 1 Part Gold Sparkle Mica. As you can see in the picture at
the bottom of the post, I played with several “caramel” color combinations so
have fun with this part and customize your own custom caramel color. Let me
know what you like the best!
·
Alternate Fragrance: 2 parts Red Apple to 1 part Caramel
Sundae. The combination is soooo yummy! I made several
caramel apples; they were so cute I just couldn’t stop.
THREE: After
an hour of cooling time, unmold the soap making sure it’s hard enough to unmold
but still a little warm. This is the key to adding the craft stick with ease.
It will be a little more difficult if the soap has completely cooled. Then
press your craft stick to the top of the soap (where the stem would be on the
apple).
FOUR: You
should have about a cup of caramel colored soap left over (give or take
depending on the size of your apple). Melt that back down and let it cool to
about 140 degrees. Then dip your apple soap into the melted caramel colored
soap just like you’re making a real caramel apple.
FOUR: Drips
and all, plop the caramel apple on wax or freezer paper and let the soap drip
down just the sides like real caramel. And while the soap is still warm add
“sprinkles”! We used our Coarse Epsom Salt but Jojoba
Beads would be fun
too. Let the soaps dry and use a mini
spatula to peel the
soap away from the wax paper.
You need some help? Well,
we can help you!!! Classes are being
formed right now!
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