SOAP IT UP!

Melt, mix and mould your way to bars so beautiful. They make marvellous Mother's Day gifts or keep them for yourself!

The art of soap making is easier than you think. You don't need any special equipment and, with the right ingredients, it only takes a few hours from start to set. Check out these projects for fragrant, moisturising and exfoliating bars. The process is so simple and fun it's a perfect project to do with the kids.

EASY STEPS TO YOUR HONEYCOMB SOAP

Gather your supplies

• 4-hole rectangular flexible silicone mould

• White melt and pour soap base

• Isocol rubbing alcohol Sweet orange essential oil

You'll also need

Bubble wrap; scissors; cutting mat; sharp knife; heatproof jug; stirrer; spoons; honey; turmeric

Here's how

STEP 1 Cut pieces of bubble wrap to fit inside mould holes.

STEP 2 Working on a cutting mat, slice melt and pour soap base, then cut into lcm cubes with a sharp knife.

STEP 3 Put soap cubes into a heatproof jug and microwave in 20-30 second increments, stirring after each, until cubes are fully melted. Add 3 tablespoons of honey and stir in.

STEP 4 Mix 1 teaspoon turmeric with iteaspoon rubbing alcohol in a small bowl, then add to melted soap and stir to combine.

STEP 5 Add 5 drops of sweet orange essential oil and stir to combine.