We made homemade soap for the first time last week and it was SO MUCH FUN! I had no idea how easy it was to make and inexpensive! For some reason I thought it had to be done in a double boiler, mix ingredients, etc. Now that I know how easy it is to make I want to make more! Different types of glycerin, different molds, colors, herbs and other add-ins....the possibilities are endless! And they would make great gifts!
To make your own you'll need:
Glycerin (I bought a 2 lb. bag of opaque glycerin for $6.99 and we didn't even use half of it)
Glass measuring cups
Popsicle stick for stirring
Scents (optional)
Coloring (optional)
Molds
I found everything I needed at Hobby Lobby. Place your bars of glycerin in the glass measuring cups and microwave on high 30 seconds at a time (stirring after each 30 seconds) until melted. Ours took about 45 seconds and we did 3 blocks at a time.
Add your colorings and scents....we used "apple" and stir. Kaylee loved mixing colors and stirring.
Aaron (who is 5) was able to pour the glycerin into the molds. He did a great job! Let stand for 1 hour, then pop out of the molds.
That's it! They smell amazing and are so bright and colorful! We decided to save the rest of the supplies to use another day when these run out. We can't wait to make more!
This looks like so much fun! I can't wait to try it.
ReplyDeleteI too thought this was a lot of work, but now I see that this really is easy. I will have to look into it when I get home from vacation.
ReplyDeleteIs it just normal food coloring? What fun my girls would love this. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI made goats milk soap for xmas gifts last year & it was so much fun! These are so cute! Stopping by from the Sunday Showcase Party.
ReplyDeleteWould you please link this up to My Favorite Things Friday Party! I would love it if you did =D
Thanks
~Iffy~
www.stayathomenation.blogspot.com
These are so, so cute!!
ReplyDeleteI'm visiting from TT&J.. Have a great week!!
so cute and so much fun to make!
ReplyDeleteI will try this never made soap before though I love the idea
ReplyDeleteKAT
How easy is that! Looks like a great project to add to my "kid's craft" list. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHow fun and cute! We would love for you to come share this at our "Strut Your Stuff Saturday" link party! http://sixsistersstuff.blogspot.com/2011/07/strut-your-stuff-saturday-week-2.html
ReplyDeleteLove,
The Sisters @ sixsistersstuff.blogspot.com
Aww wow, I didn't realise making some could be so easy. They turned out really well. I'd love to try this out, and looks like it would be a great activity with children...when I'm old enough to have some :P xx
ReplyDeleteGlycerin has many applications. Some common applications are arts & crafts, e-cig, tobacco flavorings, commercial sprinkler systems antifreeze, peristaltic pump lubricant, bubble making, worm farm food, synthetic ice making, cosmetic, antifreeze, and sweetener substitute.
ReplyDeleteGlycerin Common applications are Soap Making, Peristaltic Pump Lubricant,Non-Food Contact Antifreeze Solutions, Synthetic Ice Rinks Formulations, Arts Crafts, Personal Care, Cosmetic Use, etc.
ReplyDeleteWhen I make soaps I have a hard time getting them out of the mold. Can u use oil to make it easier to get them out?
ReplyDeleteWhen I make soaps I have a hard time getting them out of the mold. Can u use oil to make it easier to get them out?
ReplyDeleteHi Vicki,
DeleteIf you have problems with them sticking or not popping out easily you can spray a cotton ball with a little cooking spray or oil and wipe down the molds with a light coat right before adding the glycerin. Hope this helps!