Homemade Soap - could there be a better Mother's Day craft? What woman doesn't love a pretty display of soap? Plus, a bonus for you, it's quick, easy, and a great clean-up!
For the Martha version, she calls for using grass, but I actually prefer to use the vast amounts of lavender I have growing in my yard. But a quick note, make sure that you have dried whatever plant you want to add to your soap.
Step One :: Cut the glycerin soap cube into small pieces and melt in the microwave. Best advice on how to do this? Follow directions on the soap's packaging.
For the Martha version, she calls for using grass, but I actually prefer to use the vast amounts of lavender I have growing in my yard. But a quick note, make sure that you have dried whatever plant you want to add to your soap.
Step One :: Cut the glycerin soap cube into small pieces and melt in the microwave. Best advice on how to do this? Follow directions on the soap's packaging.
Step 2 :: Fill your molds halfway up. (I used mini pie plates as molds because I wanted more of a rounded look.) Place plant on top and spray with rubbing alcohol. (The alcohol gets rid of any bubbles that sit on top of the soap as it solidifies - photo on right shows what happens when you don't spray the alcohol.)
Step 3 :: Fill your mold to the top and, again, spray with rubbing alcohol. Place the molds in the refrigerator to quicken the solidifying process. Depending on your fridge - leave them inside about an hour.
And now you have a finished soap!
To make a pretty presentation for your mom, wrap up several of your bars in cellophane, place them on a cute dish, and add a sentimental card.
Mom will love her made-with-love bathroom accent!
2 comments:
Is it for me?? I certainly will!
Love you too.
what a great craft to do for mother's day :o)
~simply~
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