Lavender scented soap sticks |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 180 Minutes |
Ready In: 185 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This recipe found on a herb/craft talk forum. Posting for request for lavender uses.Guessing at quantity as recipe not tried. Ingredients:
4 ounces unperfumed white bath soap, grated |
5 tablespoons water |
3 tablespoons lavender flowers, ground in food processor |
1 -2 drop lavender oil |
1 drop food coloring (optional) |
vegetable oil |
Directions:
1. For the cardboard tubes you can make these using white cardboard and masking tape- tape up one end well, so the mixture doesn't run out.
2. Place the soap and water in a large bowl and place in the microwave on high 2-3 mins (or melt over a pan of simmering water) Stir the mixture and add the lavender, oil and color if using.
3. Mix well.
4. Using a funnel pout the mixture into the tubes, standing upright til soap sets about 2-3 hours Remove the mold and cut the soap diagonally into short sticks.
5. Polish with few drops of vegetable oil on a soft cloth Great gift ideas- Wrap in bundles with organza ribbon and a silk flower hot glued to middle of bow.
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