WaxMelters PD7 Test Drive with Melt and Pour Soap

So, with the help of the WaxMelters PD7 Direct Heat Wax Melter, I made three batches of soap, each with different colors and scents, in about 25 minutes. I could have easily done double that amount with just a little bit more time. The time is not in the coloring and pouring; it only takes a few minutes to pour a dozen soaps. Where the time is spent is in waiting for the soap base to melt - putting it in the microwave, stirring it, heating it, stirring it, heating it. Etc. Having a pot of completely melted soap base that you can just pour into your melt pot cuts an amazing amount of time out of the soap making process. Additionally, the soap was always at exactly the right temperature. I never had to wait for it to melt some more, worry if it was too hot, or put it back into the microwave to re-melt it. It was always "just right."

At almost $500, these melters are not for everyone, I'll admit that. But for a professional soap maker who wants to vastly improve their efficiency, temperature control, and flexibility in the soap room, this is a great, superbly made piece of professional equipment.

I can't wait to try this out with some candle wax!