Basic Ingredients Glycerin soap base (available at most craft and hobby stores) Dried herbs or flowers such as calendula, lavender, rosemary, sage or chamomile Essential oils Nonmetal mixing spoon or spatula Microwaveable mixing bowl Soap mold (available at most craft and hobby stores) or a plastic food container Mortar and pestle for grinding herbs Towel for drying soap Glycerin soap base comes i