Discover the joy of creating handmade soap-balls with these easy DIY instructions. Engage your kids in the fun and make crafting a delightful family activity. These homemade soap balls not only serve as fantastic anytime gifts but also offer a special touch for personal indulgence. Dive in for step-by-step instructions and unleash your creativity in crafting unique and thoughtful soap creations.
Homemade Soap-Balls
You will need:
- Bar soap, either full bars or ends - Unscented is preferred
- A small amount of water
- A grater
- A large bowl
- Optional: Herbs, flowers and essential oils
Instructions:
- Grate the soap into a bowl - try to preserve the skin on your knuckles and add a small amount of water, enough to make the soap stick together when pressed into a ball. Add only a little bit of water at a time.
- Using your hands, ball the soap into your preferred size. If you do not want soap-covered hands, coat your hands in any type of oil before shaping.) You can add food coloring, herbs, flowers and essential oils!
- Allow your creations to harden for two or three days.
- Wrap a trio of balls or one large ball in cellophane and tie it off with a simple ribbon or raffia with a home-made tag. Place an array in a small jar, a basket, a pretty dish, or even a decorative container!
Enjoy!
