Hello, everybody! Are you looking for a DIY gift idea for Christmas? Do you want to give something that is cheap, cute and obviously handmade? Maybe this post is for you! Why not make a Christmas-themed soap?
This gift idea can be made by anyone. It only takes a little time and your creativity.
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Gabi
DIY gift idea for Christmas
Christmas soap
Unlike my previous soap recipes based on the cold technique, this is much simpler. It does not require the use of caustic soda and safety measures as described in my previous post. This technique is called “melts and pours” precisely because it is literally only required to melt the soap base and pour it into a mold.
What you will need
- Melt and Pour Soap Base transparent
- Melt and Pour Soap Base NOT transparent
- soap mold
- Christmas soap mold
- colorant
- pipettes
- glass bowls adapted to the microwave
Why is there an old lid jar in the picture? Because I didn’t have a silicone Christmas form and I adapted the ones I had to this project. I will explain more later. 🙂
Procedure
The process is really simple. As mentioned before, we will only have to dissolve the soap base and pour it into some forms after we have colored it.
Let’s start
First, cut the soap base into pieces and put it in a glass bowl (1).
Melt the soap in a microwave or bain-marie. If you use the microwave, dissolve the soap step by step. I heated for 30 seconds, then shaken, then another 30 seconds and so on. Once dissolved add the color and mix well (2). If you decided to create a Christmas tree like me, you’ll have to divide the soap into three containers and color the soap green – red and yellow respectively.
Now my old lid comes into play. You can also follow this method if you don’t have a silicone mold. Pour the green-colored soap into the lid and let it cool down (you can leave it in the refrigerator for 10 minutes). Once solidified, press the mold on the soap and carefully remove it (3-4). Decorate the shape of the Christmas tree with a pipette (5).
Cut the transparent soap base into pieces and melt it in a microwave or bain-marie. Pour the dissolved soap base into a mold and insert the just made Christmas tree (6). Finally, melt and pour some red-colored soap base (7) and let it cool down.
Tip: To prevent the two layers of soap from separating, make small incisions before pouring the second layer. This will help keep them together.
In the same way, we can prepare other soaps. I, for example, have also created a little marzipan man. The whole process is also described in the video tutorial below.
Tutorial
Considerations
Have fun making Christmas soaps! It’s simple and fun!! If you are looking for other ideas about natural products, you may be interested in my post on how to make soy candles.
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I love the idea of homemade gifts! I’m trying to weave them into what i give this year in the form of food 😍 cookies, cakes, jams etc 😀 x
This is a great idea! 🙂
These look brilliant! Home made gifts are such a thoughtful touch x
I love bar soap for zero waste too!
Love the idea of homemade gifts. I am quite “crafty “ but have never made a soap before so I will have to have a go!
Right!! I think the same! I normally use bar soap to avoid plastic packaging!
This sounds amazing! It’s so easy, you will have a lot of fun!
Love the idea of homemade gifts for any occasion. Thanks for sharing this inspiring post!
When someone takes the time to make a gift (for any occasion), it just seems more meaningful and thoughtful. I’m not a big DIYer but I could see my self trying out this tutorial.
WOW. These are such brilliant ideas.
Thanks and also easy!
I’m actually thinking of doing some soap for Christmas! Such a fun gift!
I love handmade gifts!! Sometimes it is so hard (and expensive) to buy people gifts. I often just take them out to dinner instead of buying something that they might not like. This would be a great idea to do instead though!
Yes, you are right! It’s so difficult to find something..the idea of a dinner, it’s also good!
Great! I’m happy to read it!
I am totally not a a D.I.Y. person but this soap-making recipe seems so simple to follow and makes for a unique gift idea!
yes!! It’s so easy! Sometimes DIY seems complicated but it’s not 🙂 Just give it a try 🙂
I love making gifts. I love getting a homemade gift just as much as a store bought gift. Thanks for the ideas.
You are welcome! It’s a pleasure share idea that can be somehow useful 🙂 Thank you for reading
Love handmade items! It has so much thought to it and it can be quite frugal too! Best of both world’s.
Thanks for the idea, love it!