Soap Cut Outs for Kids

1/2 lb glycerin soap base (clear or white)
Food Coloring (any color)
9x9 Glass casserole dish
Tin foil or wax paper
Metal cookie cutters any size
Essential Oil or Fragrance (optional)
Spoon for stirring
Cover the bottom of the casserole dish with foil and fold the foil over the top.
Melt soap base in a double boiler or microwave just until melted, don't boil it.
Add a small amount of food coloring, just enough to color the soap, then add scent if desired and stir until completely mixed.
Pour the mixture in the casserole dish until its about 1/2 inch deep, then let it sit undisturbed about 1 hour. When completely hard, turn the casserole dish over and pull the soap out with the foil.
Peel the foil off the bottom and take your cookie cutters and cut the shapes out like you would cookie dough. If the soap gets stuck in the cutter, push the soap gently until it comes out.

Your shapes are ready to use right now!
Store any shapes to be used later in plastic wrap so they don't dry out.

*Aside from the potential dangers of working around the stove or hot liquids, this process is safe and can be recommended as a supervised activity for children.

Any unused soap can be remelted and used later on.

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