3D Star Soap DIY Activity For 4th July

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!

SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR THIS 3D STAR SOAP ACTIVITY

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– 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

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HOW TO MAKE THIS 3D STAR SOAP

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STEP 1 In a microwave safe measuring cup, heat 2 cubes of goats milk soap on high for 30 seconds in the microwave.

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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.

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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.

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STEP 5 Using a different measuring cup, or after washing the one you used, repeat step one again.

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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.

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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.

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STEP 8 In a microwave safe measuring cup, heat clear glycerin soap on high for 30 seconds in the microwave. Remove and stir well.

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STEP 9 Add fragrance oil and stir well. Pour into the soap mold, over the star soap.

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SWIPE UP TO LEARN MORE!

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