Create your own craft soap: a tutorial to add flowers

If you love Flowers And that you have a passion for DIY, you are in the right place. Today, we are taking you on for the realization of a DIY Special craft soap Embellished with flowers. The creation of craft soap is an activity that is both playful and useful. Using flowers, you will add a touch of originality and a subtle scent to your achievements. Apart from the DIY that you can achieve thanks to our different DIY kits with dried flowers , discover the step -by -step method to design soap in an artisanal way with flowers.

Before starting The manufacture of your craft soap , you must bring together the necessary ingredients as well as the suitable equipment. Here is what you will need:

•  A transparent or opaque glycerin soap base according to your preference (around 500 g)
•  Dried flowers of your choice (example: lavender, chamomile, pink ...)
•  Essential oils to flavor the soap (optional)
• Natural plants based on plants (optional)
•  A sharp knife
•  A cutting board
•  A heat resistant bowl
•  A silicone spatula
•  Silicone molds

Once you have gathered everything you need, you can now go to the Preparation of soap strictly speaking.

Start by preparing the soap base. Using a sharp knife, cut the soap base into small pieces on a cutting board. The smaller the pieces, the faster they will melt and simultaneously during the next step.

Place them soap bases in a heat resistant bowl. Heat water in a casserole dish, then place the bowl above hot water, without it touching the water. Let the pieces of soap melt gently, stirring regularly with a silicone spatula to obtain a homogeneous mixture. It is recommended to maintain a temperature between 50 and 60 ° C to prevent the soap from burning or becoming too thick.

It is also possible to use a microwave oven to melt the soap base. In this case, heat the bowl with 30 second slices and stir between each edge until the soap is completely melted.

If you want to flavor your craft soap Or give it a specific color, it's time to add essential oils and/or natural dyes. A few drops of essential oil will be sufficient to obtain a pleasant perfume. For the coloring, follow the manufacturer's indications concerning the quantity to be added according to the desired color intensity.

Regarding essential oil or dye, it is important to choose those suitable for Savings creation To avoid any allergic reaction or skin irritation. Pregnant or lactating women must absolutely avoid adding essential oil in the preparation of their soap for more security.

Gently pour your soap, in the liquid state, into the previously cleaned silicone molds. Take care to fill each mold well without exceeding the edges to facilitate the later unmolding . If you notice the presence of air bubbles on the surface of the soap in the molds, eliminate them by slightly taping the bottom of the molds on a hard surface.

Then let it flowery soap harden at room temperature for at least 4 hours, or even 24 hours for optimal results. Avoid manipulating the molds during this period so as not to deform the soap.

After giving time to the soap to harden, you can unmold. To do this, delicately press the edges of the silicone molds to detach the soap and then gently push the bottom of the mold until the soap completely peels off. You can now use your Flower craft soap , offer or keep it for subsequent use.

To preserve the quality of Your craft -based craft soap , keep it in a fresh, dry place and out of direct sunlight. It is also recommended to allow to dry on a winner carrier between each use to prevent it from melting prematurely on contact with the water.

By following these step by step steps, you will get a Flower soap with a beautiful scent . It is also a nice gift idea for people you are at. If you want to make other DIYs, discover Our tips for designing a bouquet of dried flowers or Tips to make a herbarium .