Instead of giving sugary treats out this year for Halloween, you could give out a super spooky DIY Halloween Soap with googly eyes to each trick-or-treater. They did ask for a trick or a treat.....MUAHaHaHa! However, I like to just make them for my kiddos to get them in the spirit of Halloween. This recipe is also a great science experiment that teachers could do at school.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Spooky Suds: The googly eyes add the perfect amount of Halloween fun to your bathroom or kitchen sink.
- Easy Melt & Pour Method: No soap-making experience needed—just melt, mix, and pour!
- Customizable & Safe: Use your favorite kid-safe scents and colors to make it your own.
🎨 Supplies Needed
- ½ pound clear glycerin soap base
- 1-2 drops of raspberry oil per color olor
- Purple and green soap coloring
- 1 bag of plastic googly eyeballs
- Spray bottle of rubbing alcohol
- Soap mold
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🖌️ How To Make Soap for Halloween
- Step 1: Cut the soap base into 1” squares. In two microwave-safe bowls, place 6 cubes in each bowl. Heat the first bowl at 30-second intervals until melted. Add 1-2 drops of raspberry oil to bowl.
- Step 2: Add 1-2 drops of green apple scent to bowl. Add 1-2 drops of purple color to bowl. Mix well Spray 3 cavities of the mold with rubbing alcohol. Pour the purple soap mixture into each cavity, filling each just until the bottom of the mold is covered with the soap.
- Step 3: Wait about 1-2 minutes to allow the soap to set just a bit. Place as many eyeballs as you like, upside down into each cavity. Press down with your finger or a chopstick. Allow the soap to harden for about 5 minutes.
- Step 4: Carefully fill each cavity with the remainder of the purple soap. Spray with rubbing alcohol. You can now wait for your soaps to set.
- Step 5: Repeat steps for the green soaps. Allow soaps to dry for at least 2 hours and store in an airtight container until ready to use.
💡 Pro Tip: Embed small, soap-safe plastic spiders or eyeballs inside clear soap for a spooky surprise. Kids will love the eerie effect during handwashing!
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Temperature Monitoring: Use a thermometer to ensure the soap base doesn't exceed 130 °F during melting; overheating can cause the soap to become cloudy and affect the final appearance.
- Layering Technique: Pour a thin layer of soap, let it partially set, then add decorative elements like small toys or glitter before pouring the remaining soap to create a suspended effect.
- Mold Preparation: Lightly spray molds with rubbing alcohol before pouring to reduce bubbles and help the soap release more easily once set.
- Color Mixing: Blend mica powders with a small amount of glycerin before adding to the soap base to prevent clumping and achieve a more uniform color.
- Fragrance Testing: Test your chosen fragrance oil in a small batch first to ensure the scent remains pleasant and doesn't become overpowering after curing.
- Storage Conditions: Store finished soaps in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent sweating and preserve their appearance.
💭 FAQs
Incorporating playful elements like googly eyes into soap makes handwashing more engaging for children, promoting consistent hygiene practices.
Soap making introduces basic chemistry concepts, such as melting and solidifying, providing a hands-on learning experience in a fun context.
Using various textures and scents in soap crafts stimulates children's senses, aiding in their sensory development and awareness.
Homemade soaps serve as creative, personalized gifts that offer a practical alternative to traditional candy treats during Halloween.
DIY Halloween Soap with Googly Eyes Recipe
Materials
- ½ pound clear glycerin soap base I got mine on Amazon
- 1-2 drops of raspberry oil per color this is so good for our skin! It moisturizes and has antioxidants! (Get it here on Amazon)
- 1-2 drops of green apple scent per color Get it on Amazon
- Purple and green soap coloring I got mine on Amazon
- 1 bag of plastic googly eyeballs I got mine on Amazon
- Spray bottle of rubbing alcohol
- Soap mold I got mine on Amazon
Instructions
- Cut the soap base into 1” squares. In two microwave safe bowls, place 6 cubes in each bowl. Heat the first bowl at 30 second intervals until melted.
- Add 1-2 drops of raspberry oil to bowl.
- Add 1-2 drops of green apple scent to bowl.
- Add 1-2 drops of purple color to bowl. Mix well
- Spray 3 cavities of the mold with rubbing alcohol.
- Pour the purple soap mixture into each cavity, filling each just until the bottom of the mold is covered with the soap.
- Wait about 1-2 minutes to allow the soap to set just a bit.
- Place as many eyeballs as you like, upside down into each cavity. Press down with your finger or a chopstick. Allow the soap to harden for about 5 minutes.
- Carefully fill each cavity with the remainder of the purple soap. Spray with rubbing alcohol.
- You can now wait for your soaps to set.
- Repeat steps for the green soaps.
- Allow soaps to dry for at least 2 hours and store in an airtight container until ready to use.
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