Title: Glycerine and Rose Water Soap
Categories: Soap *
Yield: 1 Batch

9	oz	Purchased or prepared rose water
2	tb	Glycerine
		Rose-colored dye
		Several drops of rose fragrance, optional

Making Rose Water: To prepare rose water, first gather fresh rose blossoms. Do this during the morning, after the dew has evaporated. Place the petals in a glass, stainless steel, or enamel saucepan and cover them with distilled water. Weigh the floating petals down with a heat-resistant glass dish. Place the pan over low heat and allow the pot to release steam for at least an hour. You should begin to see drops of rose oil floating on the surface of the water. Do not allow the water to boil. When the water has taken on a rosy hue, feels thick and soft, and shows evidence of rose oil on its surface, strain the liquid through a tea strainer, using your fingers to press all the liquid from the petals. Store in the refrigerator.

Melt the basic soap and rose water together in a saucepan. Add glycerin, stir well, and add the dye and fragrance if desired. Pour into molds.

Source: "The Complete Soapmaker" by Norma Coney

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