DIY JELLY SOAP
Jiggles like gelatin, but washes like soap! These DIY jelly soap gummies are a great project for kids! Use any kind of liquid soap for endless scent options! As with all soap: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN unless under adult supervision.
Cost: under $10
Equipment
- stove
- baking sheet
- bowl
- whisk
- measuring cups/spoons
Materials
- 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup liquid hand soap
- soap coloring
- soap mold silicone works best
Instructions
- In a small pan, bring water to a boil. Add salt and give it a stir.
- Empty the packets of unflavored gelatin into a small bowl. Add salt water and stir until gelatin is dissolved.
- Stir in soap.
- Add extra coloring (if desired).
- Pour mixture into a measuring cup with a spout. Spoon off any froth/bubbles.Place soap mold onto a baking sheet.
- Pour mixture into soap molds.
- Refrigerate 2 hours.
- To loosen from a plastic mold simply run a butter knife around the edge of each soap mold and gently pull the jelly soap out. If you use a silicone mold, gently push from behind and pull the jelly out.
Video
Notes
Store in a container in the refrigerator. They will last 3-5 days.
If you use colored soap, you don't need to add soap coloring. Our soap was already pink in color and watermelon scented.