Soap Making with Children
When I was first pregnant. I decided to start making my own natural soap.
I bought books, essetial oils, soap molds…
When Julia was born, reality hit my door and realized that I had no time for anything else other than pampering my little baby!
Soap making kits and wish list were put aside, until I had MY time back.
Past weekend, insipired by a book called Country Crafts, I pulled all my sources out of the drawers and planned an afternoon making soap with the kids.
I chose the kid friendly version of melting gliceryn soap in the microwave.
With a few drops of essential oil and soap molds, we made a few very interesting looking soaps
The fun part was putting their favorite toys inside the soap and watch them freeze!
Julia’s faries made a beautiful collection and an excellent gift!
Mr. Sugar and I were wondering if that would make them have baths more often!
You will need
- Glycerin soap, clear (This only works with clear glycerin soap) natural food stores usually carry them
- Soap or candy molds
- essential oil (I used lavender) and natural cosmetic dyes
- Microwave safe liquid measuring cup
- Spoon
- Popsicle stick or coffee stirrer
- Knife (adults only)
How to make it:
- If using big bars of soap, cut into small pieces
- Put glycerin soap into a measuring cup, microwave according to package directions (or 40 seconds), then in 15-second intervals until melted.
- After is melted, if you want colors and fragrance, this is the time to add. Add a few drops and slowly stir with a spoon to avoid air bubbles.
- Set the little toys facing down and 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
- 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.
