A Handmade Gift That Still Inspires Me
Years ago—either while I was in midwifery school or just starting my career as a nurse midwife—I received a gift that still sits proudly in my living room: a small bust of a pregnant woman made entirely of soap.
If memory serves me, it was created by a student in the class ahead of mine and gifted to me by my midwifery school BFF.
I love that it’s handmade. I love that she is a woman of color. I love the conversations she sparks and the way she empowers me both personally and professionally. As someone who loves all things mother-baby, it feels like it was made just for me.
Why Thoughtful Gifts Matter
A thoughtful gift is powerful—for both the giver and the receiver. When you take the time to find something unique and personal, you’re telling someone without words:
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I see you.
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I care about you.
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I want you to feel joy.
I’ve been told I have a gift for finding or creating the perfect present. That’s one reason I created the Novelty Soap Line at XY Soap Company—to help others share unique gifts that bring joy and spark conversation.
What Is Melt and Pour Soap Making?
Our novelty soaps are created through the melt and pour soap making process.
This method starts with a pre-made, saponified soap base that is melted down, customized with colors, fragrances, and additives, then poured into molds to set.
Many describe melt and pour as “beginner-friendly” because it avoids handling lye and the long cure time of cold process soap. But here’s what they don’t tell you:
With practice and creativity, melt and pour can produce some of the most beautifully intricate soaps you’ll ever see.
It’s not inferior to hot or cold process soap making—it’s just different.
The Melt and Pour Learning Curve
Despite its name, “melt & pour” isn’t as simple as it sounds. Successful novelty soap making takes skill and attention to detail:
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Temperature control when melting the base
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Additive balance to prevent powders and clays from settling
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Air bubble management during pouring
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Mold care to preserve shape and detail while the soap sets
Every batch teaches me something new. I’m committed to perfecting my technique so I can offer you high-quality, creative soaps that make unforgettable gifts.
August Special: Buy One, Get One 50% Off
This August, our novelty soaps are buy one, get one 50% off. Use Code Novelty50.
Your purchase doesn’t just delight the recipient—it also supports a melt and pour soap maker on her journey from novice to expert.
Shop now at xysoapco.com and gift something truly unique.
