Dria El
July 5th, 2001, 03:54 AM
I got this out of an email I got. Enjoy!
SOAP CUBES
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This project is as fun as it is simple—especially for kids, who will love the soaps for their miniature size and luminous colors. Make a few batches now, and you'll have playful (and practical) welcome gifts on hand for a summer’s worth of visiting friends and family: Simply place a jar or drinking glass filled with “ice cubes” next to each set of guest towels, and refill as needed.
Materials:
Glycerin
ice-cube trays
liquid food coloring
petroleum jelly
cotton swabs
microwavable container
1. Glycerin is usually sold in large blocks at crafts stores; to melt it, cut it to a size that will fit in a microwavable bowl or measuring cup.
2. Smear a dab of liquid food coloring into the bowl or measuring cup with a cotton swab or coffee stirrer. Food coloring is very concentrated, so only use a tiny amount; try mixing different colors.
3. Heat the glycerin in a microwave on high, stirring at 15-second intervals, until it’s completely melted.
4. Use a cotton swab to coat the inside of the ice-cube tray with petroleum jelly. Pour the melted glycerin into the tray, filling each section almost to the top.
5. Cool for about 2 hours; the soap cubes will pop right out.
SOAP CUBES
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This project is as fun as it is simple—especially for kids, who will love the soaps for their miniature size and luminous colors. Make a few batches now, and you'll have playful (and practical) welcome gifts on hand for a summer’s worth of visiting friends and family: Simply place a jar or drinking glass filled with “ice cubes” next to each set of guest towels, and refill as needed.
Materials:
Glycerin
ice-cube trays
liquid food coloring
petroleum jelly
cotton swabs
microwavable container
1. Glycerin is usually sold in large blocks at crafts stores; to melt it, cut it to a size that will fit in a microwavable bowl or measuring cup.
2. Smear a dab of liquid food coloring into the bowl or measuring cup with a cotton swab or coffee stirrer. Food coloring is very concentrated, so only use a tiny amount; try mixing different colors.
3. Heat the glycerin in a microwave on high, stirring at 15-second intervals, until it’s completely melted.
4. Use a cotton swab to coat the inside of the ice-cube tray with petroleum jelly. Pour the melted glycerin into the tray, filling each section almost to the top.
5. Cool for about 2 hours; the soap cubes will pop right out.