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Handmade Soaps! This fun project is perfect for kids of almost any age.
These inexpensive yet lovely soap bars make perfect
gifts for teachers, mom, grandma, or just about anyone
you want to share them with. Plus, they're fun to use in
the bath, too!
What you'll need:
Glycerin soap, clear or white (This only works with
glycerin soap - transparent Neutrogena bars will work
fine.)
Soap dye in colors or your choice
Soap or candy molds
Microwave safe liquid measuring cup
Spoon
Popsicle stick or coffee stirrer
Knife (adults only)
How to make it:
- If using bars of soap, cut into three pieces. If
using purchased glycerin blocks, cut off 2-3
pre-measured chunks.
- Put glycerin soap into a measuring cup,
microwave according to package directions (or 20
seconds), then in 10-second intervals until melted.
- If you want colors, this is the time to add the
dye. Add a few drops and stir with a spoon. If you
want the color darker, simply add more dye.
- Slowly pour the liquid soap into the mold. Set
aside to harden for 45 minutes to an hour. Some
soaps may harden sooner than others.
- Rinse out measuring cup and repeat process for
other colors.
- After soap has cooled completely, pop them out
of the molds. If you find this difficult, you can
place the soap into the freezer for ten minutes and
try again.
Tips:
For a tie dye effect, don't add dye until after you
have poured white soap into the molds. Add random drops
of dye into white soap in mold and swirl with a coffee
stick or toothpick.
For multicolor layers, pour the first color in and allow
it to cool enough to form a skin (about 5 minutes).
Carefully and very slowly add the second color over
that.
For pastel shades, add only a couple drops of dye. For
more bold colors, add more drops.
Make your own colors by mixing the dyes, or create a tie
dye effect by using two or more colors instead of just
one.
Notes:
You can
purchase glycerin soap,
soap dyes and several different types of molds from
your favorite craft supply store. These are usually
found near the candle making supplies.
For an even prettier presentation, carefully tie a piece
of ribbon or raffia around the soap bar, birthday
present style.
Display soaps in a clear glass jar or container in your
bathroom or add them to a homemade Bath Bag and give
as a gift.
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