Martini Soaps

From "Craft Lab"episode DCLB-261 on the DIY Network.

GUESTS : Debbie Chialtas
Soapylove
Website: http://www.soapylove.com/

This would be a great soap project to create on New Years Eve! Add mini ice cube soaps to a martini glass or another special container for a great gift!

Jennifer Perkins and Debbie Chialtas make mini-cubed soaps with mini ice cube trays. This is a great idea for making simple soaps for around the house or to fill chic containers to give as gifts!


Materials:
glass measuring cups
microwave
clear glycerin soap (Melt & Pour)
green and red liquid colorant
peppermint fragrance
rubbing alcohol in spray bottle*
2 mini ice cube trays craft sticksmartini glass - optional

*Fill a small spray bottle with rubbing alcohol to break any surface bubbles on the soap while it’s still liquid.


Steps:
- Cut clear soap into 1-inch chunks and place in a glass measuring cup. Melt enough for 1-cup in the microwave.

- Add a few drops of red color and stir with a craft stick.

- Add 2 ml of fragrance and continue to stir.

- Pour the mixture slowly into the mini ice cube trays, filling to the top of the cube walls.

- Spray the soap in the tray lightly with rubbing alcohol to eliminate air bubbles.

- Let the trays sit at room temperature for 10 minutes until set. If desired, put in freezer for 5-10 minutes to loosen the cubes.

-Unmold the martini soaps out of tray and let dry overnight to eliminate moisture.

Source: http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/ca_crafts_projects/article/0,2041,DIY_13721_5713656,00.html