DIY Bath Soap for KIds

 

Here's an easy, rainy day craft to do this summer. Make your own soap and get a prize inside!

YOU WILL NEED:

  • Molds to make the soap in (plastic cups work too!)

  • Cooking spray or coconut oil

  • Pure solid glycerin soap (found in cubes at craft stores)

  • Essential oils (It's fun to let kids choose their favorites!)

  • Natural food coloring or soap dye (craft store)

  • Small plastic toys

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Coat the inside of your molds/cups with oil or cooking spray.

  2. This step is for adults b/c it involves hot liquid. Melt soap by placing cubes of soap in measuring cup and microwave for 30 secs - continue in 15 second intervals until soap is melted.

  3. Add in a few drops of food coloring/soap dye to reach your desired color. Mix thoroughly.

  4. Add 6-8 drops of your essential oil. (For bath time we love lavender, sleepize, stress away and peace & calming.)

  5. Carefully fill mold about 1/3 of the way full with the hot soap. Let cool for 20 minutes, and then place the small plastic toy on top of the mostly hardened soap.

  6. Repeat steps 2–4 to melt and color the remaining soap. Pour another layer of soap into the mold to cover plastic toy.

  7. Let cool 2+ hours. Once completely cooled, turn the mold upside down and pop the soap out.

  8. Enjoy!!!

 
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