DIY projects and activities are the perfect combinations of practical learning experiences with fun, and if you’re on the hunt for a kid-friendly project, this is the one! This 3D star soap project will keep your kid occupied, and in the end, come up with some fun bars of soaps that he could put to use as well! This is a fantastic idea for 4th July!

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tips to make the 3d star soap

The best part about getting your kid involved in making these DIY soaps is that it can also be a great opportunity for you to teach him about personal hygiene and cleanliness and encourage these important life skills.

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supplIES needed for this 3d Star soap activity

6 1”x1” cubes Clear Glycerin Melt and Pour Soap Base
6 – 1”x1” cubes Goat’s Milk Melt and Pour Soap Base
Loaf Soap Mold with wavy soap cutter
Star candy/soap mold (Michael’s craft store)
1-2 drops Blueberry soap colorant
2-3 drops Cherry soap colorant
Microwave safe measuring cup
20 drops Ocean Breeze Fragrance Oil
Microwave safe measuring cup(s) with spout
4 Wooden craft sticks (for stirring)
(Optional) Spray bottle of rubbing alcohol to reduce soap bubbles

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HOW TO MAKE THIS 3d star soap

This project will need your supervision too, but it can also be loads of fun! Here’s how you and your kid can make it!

Step 1:

In a microwave safe measuring cup, heat 2 cubes of goats milk soap on high for 30 seconds in the microwave. Remove and stir well. If soap is not completely melted, heat for additional 10 second intervals, stirring after each heating session, until fully melted.

STEP 2:

Pour the soap into the star mold. Allow to set for about 15-20 minutes until soap is completely hardened. Once soap is set, remove from mold.

STEP 3:

Repeat step one.

STEP 4:

Add blueberry soap colorant and stir well. Pour the soap into the star mold. Allow to set for about 15-20 minutes until soap is completely hardened. Once soap is set, remove from mold.

STEP 5:

Using a different measuring cup, or after washing the one you used, repeat step one again.

STEP 6:

Add cherry soap colorant and stir well. Pour the soap into the star mold. Allow to set for about 15-20 minutes until soap is completely hardened. Once soap is set, remove from mold.

STEP 7:

Once all 3 colors of soap are set, arrange them into the loaf soap mold. You will only be able to fit about half of the star shapes soap bars.

STEP 8:

In a microwave safe measuring cup, heat clear glycerin soap on high for 30 seconds in the microwave. Remove and stir well. If soap is not completely melted, heat for additional 10 second intervals, stirring after each heating session, until fully melted.

STEP 9:

Add fragrance oil and stir well. Pour into the soap mold, over the star soap. Allow soap to set, then cut into 2.5-inch bars with the wavy soap cutter.

You can set these soaps in your kid’s bathroom, and try making similar ones with different moulds too!

3D Star Soap DIY Activity

Prep Time 10 minutes

Active Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Difficulty Hard

Materials

6 1”x1” cubes Clear Glycerin Melt and Pour Soap Base
6 - 1”x1” cubes Goat’s Milk Melt and Pour Soap Base
Loaf Soap Mold with wavy soap cutter
Star candy/soap mold (Michael’s craft store)
1-2 drops Blueberry soap colorant
2-3 drops Cherry soap colorant
Microwave safe measuring cup
20 drops Ocean Breeze Fragrance Oil
Microwave safe measuring cup(s) with spout
4 Wooden craft sticks (for stirring)
(Optional) Spray bottle of rubbing alcohol to reduce soap bubbles

Instructions

In a microwave safe measuring cup, heat 2 cubes of goats milk soap on high for 30 seconds in the microwave. Remove and stir well. If soap is not completely melted, heat for additional 10 second intervals, stirring after each heating session, until fully melted.
Pour the soap into the star mold. Allow to set for about 15-20 minutes until soap is completely hardened. Once soap is set, remove from mold.
Repeat step one.
Add blueberry soap colorant and stir well. Pour the soap into the star mold. Allow to set for about 15-20 minutes until soap is completely hardened. Once soap is set, remove from mold.
Using a different measuring cup, or after washing the one you used, repeat step one again.
Add cherry soap colorant and stir well. Pour the soap into the star mold. Allow to set for about 15-20 minutes until soap is completely hardened. Once soap is set, remove from mold.
Once all 3 colors of soap are set, arrange them into the loaf soap mold. You will only be able to fit about half of the star shapes soap bars.
In a microwave safe measuring cup, heat clear glycerin soap on high for 30 seconds in the microwave. Remove and stir well. If soap is not completely melted, heat for additional 10 second intervals, stirring after each heating session, until fully melted.
Add fragrance oil and stir well.
Pour into soap mold, over the star soap.
Allow soap to set, then cut into 2.5 inch bars with the wavy soap cutter.

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Angela Milnes is a Qualified Early Years Teacher who has specialised in Preschool and Kindergarten teaching. She has a wealth of experience teaching young children and is passionate about kids crafts and having fun as a family. Angela has also taught cooking skills and loves to share both family recipes and easy instant pot recipes here on The Inspiration Edit. Follow her on Pinterest!

3D Star Soap DIY Activity For 4th July

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