Soap Making Crafts require just a few items and can be done in 30 minutes or less. This Melt and Pour technique is a fun project for older children. Use the theme of your party to find small plastic figurines to match.
Description
Melt and Pour Soap (found at Craft stores or online)
Soap Mold
Microwaveable Measuring Cup (Pyrex recommended)
Soap Scent or Color optional
Small plastic items party theme related
Chunky glitter (NOT FINE Glitter) or Scrapbook confetti. Color can bleed a little into the soap.
Clear gift bags with ribbon ties or ziplocks to take soap home.
Steps
Place figurine into the soap mold.
Melt soap as directed. Be sure to not over heat it.
Add drops of color or scent and stir well(optional)
Pour into mold about half way.
Add Chunky glitter or confetti. Be sure that soap is not too hot or it can slightly warp or remove color from the glitter. (optional)
Pour more soap until mold is filled.
Let dry as directed usually about 20 minutes. Press gently out of mold.
Place in gift bag or ziplock and write names on bags.
Tips and Suggestions
Easiest if you have a couple parents helping in two or three groups or one group and have someone entertaining the children with a game, story or activity.
Have several molds so you can do it all at one time rather than waiting for a set of soap to harden to reuse mold.