Marble Cold Process Soap Recipe
Explore the art of marble soapmaking with this advanced cold process soap recipe from Tree Marie Soapworks. Designed to create flowing patterns through layered placement of contrasting soap tones, this technique offers an artistic approach to handmade soap.
This palm-free, vegan recipe yields 20 bars and includes detailed instructions, a supply list, and ingredient weights in both grams and ounces.
What’s Included
- Detailed recipe instructions
- Ingredient weights in grams and ounces
- A list of required supplies and ingredients
- Instructions adapted for two standard 10-inch loaf molds
Adapted for Easier Execution
The original tutorial uses a custom slab mold that must be divided into two logs. This written recipe uses two 10-inch loaf molds instead.
The original design used nine layers. This version uses five layers, making the process more manageable while maintaining a similar marble effect. The recipe still yields 20 bars.
Technique Skill Level
Advanced. This technique is intended for experienced soapmakers, not beginners. It requires dividing the oils into five equal portions and the lye solution into five equal portions. Familiarity with safe cold process soapmaking practices is essential.
Ingredients
Please review this list before purchasing to ensure you are comfortable working with all the ingredients used in this recipe.
Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, Castor Oil, Fragrance, Titanium Dioxide, Micas, Water, Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH), Sodium Lactate, and Kaolin Clay.
Watch the Tutorial
Watch the companion YouTube tutorial, Marble Cold Process Soap (Technique Video #27), to see the technique demonstrated.
Download Instructions
After your purchase, you will receive an email with a link to download your recipe PDF. You may download the file up to five times, and the download link expires one year after purchase.
If you have questions about your purchase or need help accessing your download, please contact Tree Marie Soapworks.
Purchasing Policy
This is a digital recipe download, not a physical bar of soap. Please review the recipe and its ingredients before purchasing to ensure you are comfortable using all of them as specified. I am unable to customize the recipe or reformulate it to accommodate ingredient substitutions.





