SOAP SHAPES The
trick with this craft is to have everything you need layed out and
organised so you can move from stage to stage relatively quickly
.
It is
important to use pure glycerine soaps or the craft will not be
successful
If
using unscented soap you can add a couple of drops of pure essential
oil after melting the soap in the microwave
If
your soap refuses to leave the mold , try putting it in the freezer
for 5 minutes , you can also wipe or spray some oil over the molds
prior to pouring in the soap mixture ,
this will help stop them sticking.
Some
stages of this craft are not suitable for the children as they may
burn or cut themselves , supervision is required .
Equipment
glycerine soap in lots of colours
molds
, chocolate molds work well
pure
essential oils ( optional)
microwave oven
microwave safe cups
spoons and/or wooden icy pole sticks
a
sharp knife
What to do
1. Set out
everything you need before starting
2. Cut bars
of soap into about three pieces. (cut smaller peices if you intend
mixing colours).
3. Put a
piece of cut soap into a cup , place in microwave and melt on high
for about 10 seconds on high (YES SECONDS !!) It may take a bit
longer in low-wattage microwaves.
If it doesn't start to liquify in around 15 seconds or it starts to
bubble, you may not have a pure glycerin soap bar.
4. Once
melted , stir it to mix thoroughly and pour melted soap into
molds.
6. Wait about
5 minutes for it to harden and cool , before removing from
molds
Put soap in
gift bags , tie off with curling ribbon , add a gift tag made from
light natural card board or corrugated cardboard and your done
!