How to make glycerin soap with kids! Use melt and pour glycerin blocks to create fun soaps with kids! Experiment with different colors, soap molds, and scents to create unique combinations. This post contains affiliate links.
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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. We did the melt and pour type and 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! Here is how to make glycerin soap the melt and pour way!
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How to make glycerin soap:
- Glycerin (I bought a 2 lb. bag of opaque glycerin base 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 all it takes! They smell amazing and are so bright and colorful! We decided to save the rest of the supplies to make more homemade soap another day.
Hannah says
This is a great post! Do you have a link for the animal molds you used?
Brandy says
They are super old and I’m not sure where I bought them. Maybe Joann’s?
Ruthann Goodwin says
How many drops of fragrance oil did you use?
Brandy says
Hi! Honestly I can’t remember! We kind of added it, have it a sniff and added more, etc.
Fran Schiller says
Hi, does this recipe irritate their eyes?
Thank you!
Brandy says
Hi Fran! I'm not sure. My kids only used it as hand soap.
Jessica says
I've found that putting my molds in the fridge, the soaps harden in 30 mins. Perfect for birthday parties:)
Jan says
I made these tonight and they were so easy! I used Glycerin with Shea butter so I can't wait to try them.
Brandy says
Awesome! I love that it is a semi-homemade gift. I love taking help from those pre-made soap bases. Shea butter is my favorite too! 🙂
mrsladymarian says
Could you scent this with essential oils and color with food coloring?
Brandy says
Yes! I've used essential oils and they are wonderful in these soaps. I haven't tried food coloring, just the soap coloring in the homemade soap section at Michael's, but they would probably work too.
Vicki Wilson says
When 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?
Brandy says
Hi Vicki,
If 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!
Vicki Wilson says
When 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?
D. Mclamb says
Spray a little bit of alcohol in the mold. Are you making sure the soap is hard? Try you tube for demolding silicone soap molds. Hope this helps. Oh, Dont forget to spray your soap with alcohol to pop bubbles.
Chemicals Direct says
Glycerin Common applications are Soap Making, Peristaltic Pump Lubricant,Non-Food Contact Antifreeze Solutions, Synthetic Ice Rinks Formulations, Arts Crafts, Personal Care, Cosmetic Use, etc.
Chemicals Direct says
Glycerin 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.
SpruceeMoosee says
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 😛 xx
Six Sisters says
How 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
Love,
The Sisters @ sixsistersstuff.blogspot.com
Kimberly says
How easy is that! Looks like a great project to add to my "kid's craft" list. Thanks!
KAT says
I will try this never made soap before though I love the idea
KAT
radn@HouseonAshwelllane says
so cute and so much fun to make!
PeaceLoveApplesauce says
These are so, so cute!!
I'm visiting from TT&J.. Have a great week!!
~Iffy~ says
I 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.
Would you please link this up to My Favorite Things Friday Party! I would love it if you did =D
Thanks
~Iffy~
http://www.stayathomenation.blogspot.com
Courtney says
Is it just normal food coloring? What fun my girls would love this. Thanks for sharing.
D. McLamb says
Hi, no it must be either soap coloring made for soap. Also their is mica powder to use for color.
Marianne says
I 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.
Jamie says
This looks like so much fun! I can't wait to try it.