We’re feeling colorful around here lately with our summer vibes at The Handmade Home. So the other day, we decided to try our hand at a simple project full of color and fun: pressed flower soap!
Handmade soaps are so much fun, there’s just something so satisfying about the entire process that we adore. And they make the best gifts! For someone special, or yourself. ;}
These add lots of color and potential variety to any bath.
There’s something about them that feel kind of Victorian, in a way.
They also kind of remind me of a set of trivets my mom had in the early 80’s. Which I know, is the farthest thing from victorian. They had all the pressed flowers on the inside, and I was kind of obsessed with them.
These are just the sweetest little bar of happy.
We even made a little video below because we were so excited to show how to make these fun little colorful creations in a simple way!
So without further ado,
how to make your very own pressed flower soap:
What you’ll need: (affiliate links below)
• silicone soap mold
• organic goat’s milk glycerin soap base
• organic clear glycerin soap base
• isopropyl alcohol spray
• dried flowers
• essential oils for a scent of your choice – currently obsessed with this one
• heat sensitive measuring cup {with a spout and handle for easy pouring}
Pressed flower soap steps:
Place your mold on a work safe surface, and choosing your dried flowers of choice, place them in the mold.
Hint: It’s fun to have a variety so mix it up- but make sure they are face down when it matters because this will actually be the top of your soap when it’s complete.
Taking your transparent soap, cut into small pieces and place in your mixing cup to microwave – it’s best to start at 30 seconds and then mix it in with 10-15 additional seconds from there, in between, until fully melted.
When it’s ready, gently pour into your mold about 1/3 to 1/2 of the way full, or until most of the flowers are covered.
Spray with alcohol – this helps eliminate bubbles.
After that’s finished, let the first layer dry for about ten minutes.
Start prepping your second round of soap while you wait – the goat’s milk glycerin soap.
Break it up in the same way, and heat in the microwave, pausing to stir in between. When you’re ready, add the essential oil scent of your choice, to your desired level. Mix in.
Gently pour it over the first layer of flowers, and wait for it to dry.
I waited at least an hour before removing the flowers from the mold to make sure they were nice and dry.
PS. this is the most satisfying part – it’s so much fun! They will just pop right out. TADA! You have the cutest flower soap, ever!
And you’re all done.
Pressed flower soap printables
These pair perfectly with our labels, found in our original soap post, here. — You can find an entire spa kit with lots of ideas and matching labels for a nice little packaging option!
We just love all these funky colors and fresh vibes they give off.
So as always, let us know if you try this! It’s such a great summer fun, easy project. We’d love to see!
And for more great soap/spa ideas, be sure to check out our other recipes here!
Have an inspired day!
Montana hricko says
About how many bars of soap does this make?
ashley @ the handmade home says
Hi! It depends on the amount of soap that you buy – since people tend to source them from lots of places. I would say at least a dozen bars though. Hope that helps.
sharon says
Hi … will the flowers turn brown? i tried and my dried lavender turned brown in the soap after few days so i am not sure if I’ve missed out something … so sad
ashley @ the handmade home says
Hi Sharon! I’m sorry your flowers turned brown. I think it depends on the type you use. I think that eventually, they have to turn brown. But not immediately like that. Sorry I can not be more help. Look up flowers specifically for soap making. That should help too.