Learning how to make lavender soap at home is easy. The scent of lavender is so comforting, you may find that you want to keep it for yourself instead of giving it as a gift as intended! Just be sure to make extra soap for yourself.
Why this project works
This DIY lavender soap is simple and beautiful and makes wonderful gifts. In fact, you can create holiday bundles by adding on ours Dried lavender candles And ours Lavender Sugar Scrub! Homemade gifts are appreciated even more than their store-bought counterparts. It’s a gift from the heart idea that’s ideal for Christmas and Mother’s Day!
Want to buy? You can find a beautiful variety Lavender soap on Etsy here.
Useful project information:
- Age Level: 12 and above
- Confusion factor: down
- Difficulty level: medium
- Completion Time: Less than 1 hour, plus chilling time
- Cost Estimate: Less than $1.50 each
You will need craft supplies
Find the complete list of supplies and directions in the printable version at the end of this post.
How to make lavender soap
Here are step by step photos and instructions to help you visualize how to build this project. Please scroll down to print the instructions!
- Put 1 pound Glycerin goat’s milk soap Inside a microwaveable bowl.
- Melt the soap in the microwave in 10 second intervals until the soap is completely melted and creamy. Stir between intervals. It takes a total of about 6-8 intervals to dissolve completely. Do not overcook as the soap may burn.
- As the goat’s milk cools, work quickly as it begins to harden.
- Add essential oil And stir completely.
- Pour mixture into Soap molds.
- Before the surface of the soap set, insert a A sprig of lavender leaves On top of the soap. If the surface has already hardened, gently press the surface with the stem end to release some melted soap to help hold the leaf in place.
- Allow the soap to set completely in the mold for at least 1 hour before removing.
- Once the soap is removed from the mold, trim any rough edges with a sharp knife.
- Wrap it in decorative paper or tissue and tie with a simple piece of twine.
Expert crafting tips
- As tempting as it may be, don’t add lavender flower buds to soap. It can react with the lye in the soap and turn brown.
- Try different soap molds until you find one you like. Silicone molds work great!
- For a decorative touch, wrap with brown parchment paper and tie with twine. Tack a lavender spring on top of the wrapper.
Learning how to make your own lavender soap at home is easy. Making homemade soap is fun and a wonderful project to do with older kids. This is also an ideal craft night project.
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Lavender Soap Recipe
Learning how to make your own lavender soap at home is easy. Homemade soap is fun to make and makes a great gift. Perfect for Mother’s Day or Christmas.
supplies
- 1 lb Goat’s Milk Glycerin Soap
- 1 Spoon Lavender essential oil
- 2 sprigs Lavender leaves
- Decorative paper and twine for packaging Optional
Craft tools
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Soap mold in various shapes
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Microwavable bowl and mixing spoon
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Measuring cup, spoon and knife
Instructions
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Place 1 pound of glycerin goat milk soap inside a microwaveable bowl.
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Melt the soap in the microwave in 10 second intervals until the soap is completely melted and creamy. Stir between intervals. It takes a total of about 6-8 intervals to dissolve completely. Do not overcook as the soap may burn.
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As the goat’s milk cools, work quickly as it begins to harden.
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Add the essential oil and stir thoroughly.
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Pour the mixture into the soap mold.
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Before the surface of the soap sets, insert a sprig of lavender leaves on top of the soap. If the surface has already hardened, gently press the surface with the stem end to release some melted soap to help hold the leaf in place.
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Allow the soap to set completely in the mold for at least 1 hour before removing.
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Once the soap is removed from the mold, wrap it in decorative paper or tissue and tie with a simple piece of twine.
Expert tips and FAQs
- As tempting as it may be, don’t add lavender flower buds to soap. It can react with the lye in the soap and turn brown.
- Try different soap molds until you find one you like. Silicone molds work great!
- For a decorative touch, wrap with brown parchment paper and tie with twine. Tack a lavender spring on top of the wrapper.
This post originally appeared here on October 23, 2020.
