How to Make your own Soap

Many thanks to Craigslea Kindy for this activity.

Step 1. Organise all of the ingredients and equipment

What you will need:

• Soap base (eg. Goats Milk or Glycerine)
• Fragrant or Essential Oil
• Alcohol (eg. Isopropyl Alcohol)
• Knife
• Chopping Board
• Mica-Colour
• Mug
• Stirring Stick
• Dropper
• Mould
• Plastic Cling Film

Step 2. Cut up some soap base

Step 3. Melt the soap in the microwave until it becomes a runny liquid

Step 4. Mix in colour and fragrant oil

Step 5. Pour into soap mould

Step 6. Spray the soap with alcohol to remove any bubbles

Step 7. Place in refrigerator. Soap should be set in one hour.

Step 8. When the soap is set, pop out of the mould

Step 9. Wrap in plastic to preserve your soap

Step 10. When ready, give it to your friends!

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