My boys love their bathtime. It is always fun to find little ways to make this special time even more fun. I learned how to make these fun soap crayons when they were toddlers. They were an instant hit! So simple to make and bring enjoyment for bath after bath.
Fun Soap Crayons
1-Cup Soap Flakes*
Food Coloring
2 Tablespoons Hot Water
*Note: Soap Flakes may be purchased at the store or created by finely grating a bar of a mild bar of gentle soap.
Gather one big bowl to mix the base mix in and one smaller bowl per color that is to be made. Also, gather clean ice cube trays or other containers in the shape that the soap crayons are going to take.
Pour all of the soap flakes into a bowl. Gently add the hot water to the soap flakes. Slowly stir until the mixture has been thoroughly saturated with the water. The mixture will be very thick. Do not stir too fast or bubbles will form within the soap base.
Place a few spoonfuls of the soap base into coloring bowls. Place several drops of food coloring in the smaller bowl over the soap mixture. Stir to combine. The mixture should be the consistency of a thick paste, not runny. If the mixture gets runny, add a pinch or two of soap flakes and stir until the desired consistency has been reached.
Spoon the mixture of soap into the molds. Ice cube trays work best for easy molding and unmolding. Place in a dry place to harden. This can take anywhere from 2 days to 1 week to happen. When the soap is hard enough to handle, remove from the mold and place top down onto a hard surface. Allow the soap crayons to harden for 1 – 2 more days before using to ensure that it is completely dry.
Then its time for bath fun! Use to create fun designs on the side of the tub. Rinse with water and a washcloth to remove.