izzy2 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I wondered about doing M&P soap with my kids for something for them to do (they must be in crafting mode....last night they did paper mache projects). Is M&P safe enough to do with kids or should I scrap this idea?P.S. In case others have seen my other question about a soap I want to do "I am not doing that one with my kids around" (just wanted to clarify). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Yes it is safe. There are even kits such as this one:http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/childrens-melt-pour-starter-kit-p-1306.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapmom25 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 it's fine and it's fun! I had a whole Girl Scout troop do it last year and they all thought it was the neatest thing! I did the cutting (soap into chunks) and set out a bunch of pyrex and let them pick their color & fragrance. I added those things and then ran the microwave, but let them pour and spray the tops. Once cooled, I let them add glitter or paint and choose their color of ribbon for the bag/s. We did it right before Valentine's Day and many made heart shaped soaps for their moms my kids have done it several times ~ my 11 y.o. DD is a pro at pouring, spraying, and painting! I just do the cutting and melting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Those that have concerns about making soap are due to the lye. MP does not require the use of lye - that part has already been accomplished. You just melt, color, scent and pour. Easy as can be. Last summer I taught a class of 30 something kids, ages 5-13, an MP soaping class. I was originally asked to teach them how to pour candles, which I declined. Then I was asked to teach them how to make soap. Since I would not work with kids and lye, MP soap was a much safer alternative. The kids had a great time and loved how their soaps turned out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzy2 Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 Thanks everyone for your replies!! I was assuming it was safe (because of the lye issue already taken care of) but just wanted to double check. My kids will be so excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfcat Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 My 4 year old loves to help me make soaps. Especially ones with animal or flower molds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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