Homemade glycerin soap is fun to customize! 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.
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!
To make your own homemade glycerin soap you’ll need:
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
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.
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Jamie says
July 8, 2011 at 7:24 pmThis looks like so much fun! I can’t wait to try it.
Marianne says
July 8, 2011 at 10:01 pmI 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.
Courtney says
July 10, 2011 at 2:00 amIs it just normal food coloring? What fun my girls would love this. Thanks for sharing.
~Iffy~ says
July 11, 2011 at 1:24 amI 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
PeaceLoveApplesauce says
July 11, 2011 at 9:22 pmThese are so, so cute!!
I’m visiting from TT&J.. Have a great week!!
[email protected] says
July 11, 2011 at 11:35 pmso cute and so much fun to make!
KAT says
July 12, 2011 at 5:23 pmI will try this never made soap before though I love the idea
KAT
Kimberly says
July 12, 2011 at 8:22 pmHow easy is that! Looks like a great project to add to my “kid’s craft” list. Thanks!
Six Sisters says
July 16, 2011 at 4:49 pmHow 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
SpruceeMoosee says
August 22, 2011 at 5:25 pmAww 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
Chemicals Direct says
November 16, 2011 at 3:56 pmGlycerin 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.
Chemicals Direct says
January 19, 2012 at 7:29 pmGlycerin Common applications are Soap Making, Peristaltic Pump Lubricant,Non-Food Contact Antifreeze Solutions, Synthetic Ice Rinks Formulations, Arts Crafts, Personal Care, Cosmetic Use, etc.
Vicki Wilson says
March 10, 2013 at 1:09 amWhen 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?
Vicki Wilson says
March 10, 2013 at 1:09 amWhen 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
March 10, 2013 at 6:25 amHi 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!
mrsladymarian says
June 25, 2013 at 9:19 pmCould you scent this with essential oils and color with food coloring?
Brandy says
June 25, 2013 at 10:47 pmYes! 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.
Jan says
October 28, 2013 at 6:17 pmI made these tonight and they were so easy! I used Glycerin with Shea butter so I can’t wait to try them.
Brandy says
October 28, 2013 at 6:21 pmAwesome! 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! 🙂
Jessica says
December 25, 2013 at 11:31 amI’ve found that putting my molds in the fridge, the soaps harden in 30 mins. Perfect for birthday parties:)