How to melt and pour your own soap
It’s surprisingly simple to personalise your own soap!
You can have fun scenting it with your favourite essential oils or introduce some exfoliating textures for a touch of added luxury. It’s a fun way to explore colours and scents and can be wrapped up to make a nice present.
This guide is part of our Sense Arts, Sport & Wellbeing programme. This activity can be done at a time that suits you, either in your own space or in an educational setting.
Who is this for?
This is a crafting activity for people who are deafblind or have complex disabilities.
Why does this make a difference?
This is a creative, sensory activity that helps people use their senses to connect with their surroundings, exploring scents, colours and textures, and supporting independent choice and self-expression through creativity.
How to do this activity
What you’ll need
- Two bars of unscented soap
- A knife
- Chopping board
- Spatula
- Microwave
- Microwavable jug and plate
- Yoghurt pots or similar (to use as moulds)
- Extras such as oats, poppy seeds, ground coffee, and soap colouring (you can buy this online)
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Top tips
- If you can’t find clear soap, cream or coloured soap will also work fine, but the colours may not come out the same.