How to Make Soap Crafts
- 1). Combine the lye and the water in a measuring cup.
- 2). Combine the oils and the shea butter in a stockpot.
- 3). Heat the stockpot over medium heat.
- 4). Place a thermometer into each mixture to measure the temperature. Once both mixtures reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit, pour the lye water into the stockpot.
- 5). Stir the mixture with a spoon for 20 minutes until it thickens.
- 6). Pour the mixture into a jelly roll tray or a cookie sheet with high sides. Allow it to cool.
- 7). Cut out shapes from the cooled soap sheet using cookie cutters.
- 8). Place the cookie cutter soaps onto a piece of waxed paper.
