Lavender Soaps

Estimation du temps de réalisation : 60 minutes

Make beautiful lavender soaps.

Enjoy a moment of relaxation and creativity with this simple and sensory activity: create lovely scented lavender soaps, decorated with small dried flowers. A perfect idea to make a handmade gift for the teacher, Grandma, or to scent the drawers at home with a natural touch!

This activity is suitable for children from 6 years, accompanied by an adult for the heating steps. In addition to being fun, it stimulates fine motor skills, observation, and smell… while learning to make useful objects by oneself.

Tip:

You can use other dried flowers (chamomile, rose petals…) to vary the scents and colors. It’s an ideal activity to do in a small workshop or to slip into a handmade gift bag!

Easy and scented activity from 6 years old.

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How to complete this tutorial step by step?

Step 1

Melting the soap base in a double boiler:

In a double boiler placed over a pot of boiling water, melt the soap base. The double boiler allows for a gentle and even melting process, reducing the risk of burning the material.

Step 2

Add the fragrance:

Once the soap is completely melted, remove it from the heat. Add a few drops of lavender fragrance. Our soap fragrances are made in France, in Grasse, and they are very strong; a few drops are enough. Use a clear plastic pipette for precise dosing.

Mix well with a spoon or spatula to ensure everything is homogeneous.

Step 3

Pour the melted soap into the molds

Carefully pour the still liquid mixture into the silicone mold. Fill each cavity three-quarters full or to the top depending on the size of your molds. Work quickly before the soap starts to set.

Step 4

Decorate with Dried Flowers:

Before the soap hardens, carefully place dried lavender sprigs on the surface. This step adds a natural and aesthetic touch to your soaps. Gently press the flowers if necessary to ensure they adhere well.

Step 5

Allow to cool and unmold:

Let your soaps cool completely at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours. Be careful not to put them in the refrigerator, as a sudden change in temperature can often cause condensation on the surface of the soap, which may also lead to a grainy appearance.

Once fully set, gently unmold them to avoid breaking the edges.

Step 6

Finishing and Suspension:

Drill a small hole using a sharp tool or use a straw. Thread a string through and tie a knot. There you have it, a decorative and fragrant soap ready to give or to hang in the shower!